- Enrollment
- 2,006
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Slidell, LA
Northshore High School
Federal NCES profile for Northshore High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 220165001650
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northshore High School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Louisiana schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Louisiana.
- #1 of 3
- high schools in Slidell · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18.5:1
- large classes for Louisiana
- 28.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Northshore High School has class sizes larger than 74% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Northshore High School ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Slidell, LA.
School address
District: St. Tammany Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220165001650 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-71 students YoY
Northshore High School held near 1,610 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-71 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 82.5 → 104.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-71 students YoY 220165001650 · Slidell, LA High · MID · TRAD
1,518 enr · 18.5:1 · 28.6% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Mandeville High School (2,006 students)
Northshore High School held near 1,610 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-71 headcount). Teacher FTE added 82.5 → 104.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Northshore High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mandeville Hig
Mandeville High School
2,006 students
- Slidell High S
Slidell High School
1,654 students
- Covington High
Covington High School
1,600 students
- This school
Northshore High School
1,518 students
- Joseph B. Lanc
Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School
1,480 students
- Fontainebleau
Fontainebleau High School
1,451 students
What this shows Northshore High School reports 1,518 students on the CCD universe file.
How Northshore High School compares
Northshore High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Louisiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Louisiana | Louisiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.5:1 | ▲ 10% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.6% | ▼ 54% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,518 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.5:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,518
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% below the Louisiana average of 62.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.5:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 74% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
9.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$14,823
per pupil, district-wide
- below Louisiana avg of $16,812
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 380 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
110
in-school suspensions + 148 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 34 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 59.6%
African American 22.0%
Hispanic or Latino 11.0%
Two or More 4.0%
Asian 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 59.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.2, Northshore High School is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 8
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for St. Tammany Parish reports $14,823 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Northshore High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mandeville High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Slidell High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Covington High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fontainebleau High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Northshore High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,654
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,600
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,480
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,451
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar high schools in Slidell
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,518 students)
Frequently asked questions about Northshore High School
How many students attend Northshore High School?
Northshore High School has 1,518 students enrolled. It is a high school in Slidell, LA. CCD year-over-year: 1,681 (2022-23) → 1,610 (2023-24), nearly flat (-71).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northshore High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Northshore High School is 18.5:1, which is 10% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Northshore High School?
28.6% of students at Northshore High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Northshore High School?
The largest demographic group at Northshore High School is White at 59.6% of enrollment, in Slidell, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northshore High School?
Northshore High School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Northshore High School rank among high schools in Slidell?
By Resource Investment Index, Northshore High School ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Slidell, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Slidell on the city page.
What other schools are in St. Tammany Parish?
Besides Northshore High School, St. Tammany Parish also operates Mandeville High School (2,006 students), Slidell High School (1,654 students), and Covington High School (1,600 students). See the St. Tammany Parish district page for the complete list.