Below Average
#1166 of 1,288 schools in LA
Northside High School
High School · Lafayette Parish · Lafayette, LA
A Lafayette Parish high school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
301 Dunand Street, Lafayette, LA 70501
- Math 20% vs LA 36% (2025)
- Reading 14% vs LA 44% (2025)
- 62.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
Full Profile · 4/4 metricsView breakdown
View breakdown
View breakdown
View breakdown
Students at Northside High School score 17% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
2025 LEAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 35 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 17% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 40% (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 32 test records from LA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
86.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Northside 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 59Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 53Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,415/100K
Powered by
FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lafayette), 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
$31,723
Median home value
$117,200
Median rent
$867/mo
College educated
16.3%
Homeownership
42.3%
Poverty rate
38.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 70501; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Thibodaux Stem Magnet AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | 6–12 | 0.8 mi | 1,366 | Compare → |
| Teurlings Catholic High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.6private | 9–12 | 1.1 mi | 781 | Compare → |
| Lafayette Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 4.0private | PK–12 | 1.8 mi | 970 | Compare → |
| Lafayette Renaissance Charter AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.6 | PK–12 | 2.1 mi | 1,809 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Lafayette Parish
- Schools in district
- 44
- Rank in district
- #42 of 43
- District spending per student
- $12,386NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Northside High School is listed in Lafayette Parish; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Northside High School
Northside High School is a public high school in Lafayette, LA, part of Lafayette Parish, serving approximately 727 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,166 of 1,288 schools in LA. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Northside High School
What grades does Northside High School serve?
Northside High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Northside High School?
Northside High School has an enrollment of approximately 727 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northside High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Northside High School is 15.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Northside High School rank in LA?
Northside High School ranks #1,166 of 1,288 schools in LA.
What is Northside High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Northside High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 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 Northside High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Northside High School has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Northside High School a charter school?
No, Northside High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Northside High School a Title I school?
No, Northside High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Northside High School?
86.9% of students at Northside 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
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 727
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 46
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Lafayette Parish
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 41.7%
- Phone
- (337) 521-7990
- 4-Year Graduation
- 62.0%
- Area population (ZIP 70501)
- 26,956
- Area average commute
- 19.9 min
- Area median age
- 36.8
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 70501; 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
Get school insights in your inbox
New rankings, best-schools lists, and parent guides — delivered free. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.
We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.