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#896 of 1,288 schools in LA
North Central High School
High School · St. Landry Parish · Lebeau, LA
A St. Landry Parish high school where students score 16 points below what's typical for similar communities.
P.O. Box 10, Lebeau, LA 71345
- Math 16% vs LA 31% (2025)
- Reading 28% vs LA 44% (2025)
- 84.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at North Central High School score 12% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 28%).
2025 LEAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 25 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 22% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 31% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 40 test records from LA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
83%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where North Central High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 9Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
College educated
0%
Homeownership
0%
Poverty rate
100%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 71345; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 in St. Landry Parish
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eunice High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | 9–12 | Not available | 664 | Compare → |
| Magnet Academy for Cultural ArtsEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | 7–12 | Not available | 295 | Compare → |
| Northwest High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | 9–12 | Not available | 597 | Compare → |
| Opelousas Senior High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | 9–12 | Not available | 772 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
St. Landry Parish
- Schools in district
- 34
- Rank in district
- #20 of 32
- District spending per student
- $14,349NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 29.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
North Central High School is listed in St. Landry Parish; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About North Central High School
North Central High School is a public high school in Lebeau, LA, part of St. Landry Parish, serving approximately 264 students in grades 7th-12th with a 6.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #896 of 1,288 schools in LA.
State assessment records show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about North Central High School
What grades does North Central High School serve?
North Central High School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend North Central High School?
North Central High School has an enrollment of approximately 264 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Central High School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Central High School is 6.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does North Central High School rank in LA?
North Central High School ranks #896 of 1,288 schools in LA.
What is North Central High School's MySchoolScout rating?
North Central High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at North Central High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, North Central High School has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is North Central High School a charter school?
No, North Central High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is North Central High School a Title I school?
No, North Central High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for North Central High School?
83.0% of students at North Central High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 264
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 42
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- St. Landry Parish
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 32.2%
- Phone
- (337) 623-4239
- 4-Year Graduation
- 84.5%
- Area population (ZIP 71345)
- 35
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 LEAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 LEAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 LEAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 LEAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 71345; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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