Below Average
#1096 of 1,288 schools in LA
Northshore Charter School
School · City of Bogalusa School District · Bogalusa, LA
A City of Bogalusa School District charter school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
111 Walker Street, Bogalusa, LA 70427
- Math 21% vs LA 33% (2025)
- Reading 30% vs LA 43% (2025)
- 16.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Northshore Charter School score 26% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).
2025 LEAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 9-year record (2017–2025), then recovered 16 points since 2020, reaching 26% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 21% (multi-year average, 2017-2025) · reading/ELA 33% (multi-year average, 2017-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 36 test records from LA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
77.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Northshore Charter 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 20Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,365/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Bogalusa), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$43,838
Median home value
$124,000
Median rent
$777/mo
College educated
14.5%
Homeownership
61.7%
Poverty rate
25.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 70427; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
City of Bogalusa School District
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #4 of 4
- District spending per student
- $21,068NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 39.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Northshore Charter School is listed in City of Bogalusa School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Northshore Charter School
Northshore Charter School is a public school in Bogalusa, LA, part of City of Bogalusa School District, serving approximately 467 students in grades Kindergarten-9th with a 16.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,096 of 1,288 schools in LA. State assessment records show 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Northshore Charter School
What grades does Northshore Charter School serve?
Northshore Charter School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 9th.
How many students attend Northshore Charter School?
Northshore Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 467 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northshore Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Northshore Charter School is 16.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Northshore Charter School rank in LA?
Northshore Charter School ranks #1,096 of 1,288 schools in LA.
What is Northshore Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?
Northshore Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 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 Northshore Charter School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Northshore Charter School has 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025).
Is Northshore Charter School a charter school?
Yes, Northshore Charter School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Northshore Charter School a Title I school?
No, Northshore Charter School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Northshore Charter School?
77.9% of students at Northshore Charter 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
- Kindergarten – 9th
- Enrollment
- 467
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Washington Parish
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.4%
- Phone
- (985) 732-0005
- Area population (ZIP 70427)
- 17,564
- Area average commute
- 30.6 min
- Area median age
- 40.5
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 70427; 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, 2017-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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