Below Average
#1114 of 1,288 schools in LA
Southwood High School
High School · Caddo Parish · Shreveport, LA
A Caddo Parish high school where students score 25 points below what's typical for similar communities.
9000 Walker Road, Shreveport, LA 71118
- Math 3% vs LA 36% (2025)
- Reading 20% vs LA 44% (2025)
- 80.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Southwood High School score 12% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2025 LEAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 14 points since 2020, to 12% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 52% (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
71.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Southwood 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 34Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,233/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Shreveport), 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
$56,952
Median home value
$168,600
Median rent
$1,009/mo
College educated
19.5%
Homeownership
60.7%
Poverty rate
17.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 71118; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pathways in Education-louisiana Inc.Charter · enrollment unverified | 3.6 | 9–12 | 1.2 mi | 416 | Compare → |
| Caddo Virtual AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | 9–12 | 1.6 mi | 128 | Compare → |
| Woodlawn Leadership AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | 9–12 | 3.1 mi | 789 | Compare → |
| Calvary Baptist AcademyPrivate · tuition | 4.7private | PK–12 | 3.2 mi | 852 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Caddo Parish
- Schools in district
- 58
- Rank in district
- #41 of 57
- District spending per student
- $14,072NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 28.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Southwood High School is listed in Caddo Parish; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Southwood High School
Southwood High School is a public high school in Shreveport, LA, part of Caddo Parish, serving approximately 1,058 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,114 of 1,288 schools in LA. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Southwood High School
What grades does Southwood High School serve?
Southwood High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Southwood High School?
Southwood High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,058 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southwood High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Southwood High School is 13.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Southwood High School rank in LA?
Southwood High School ranks #1,114 of 1,288 schools in LA.
What is Southwood High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Southwood High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 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 Southwood High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Southwood High School has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Southwood High School a charter school?
No, Southwood High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Southwood High School a Title I school?
No, Southwood High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Southwood High School?
71.9% of students at Southwood 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
- 1,058
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 78
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Caddo Parish
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 43.6%
- Phone
- (318) 686-9512
- 4-Year Graduation
- 80.0%
- Area population (ZIP 71118)
- 24,994
- Area median age
- 35.9
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 71118; 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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