Enrollment
1,518
Louisiana · 2024-25 NCES data
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 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 220165001650
👥 S:T ratio 26
📚 AP courses 40
🌟 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 47/100 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
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
82.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.5:1
vs 16.8:1 Louisiana avg
+10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
28.6%
vs 62.5% Louisiana avg
-54% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Northshore High School compares with Louisiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Northshore High School
Northshore High School is a large high school in Slidell, Louisiana, enrolling 1,518 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Louisiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 28.6% free-meal eligibility runs 54% below the Louisiana average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Louisiana, bigger than 98% of state schools at 1,518 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,330 scored Louisiana schools.
Against 31 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #10.
Its student body is led by White (60%) and African American (22%) (diversity index 58/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 8 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 380 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.1% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 34 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Slidell's high schools, it stands alongside Slidell High School (1,654 students): Northshore High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (18.5:1 vs 17.8:1).
St. Tammany Parish also operates Mandeville High School (2,006 students) and Slidell High School (1,654 students) alongside Northshore High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Northshore High School compares
Northshore High School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,024
per pupil, district-wide
- below Louisiana avg of $16,376
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for St. Tammany Parish, which includes Northshore High School.
$14,024
Per student
-14%
vs Louisiana
Avg $16,376
-15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 51.9%
State 38.3%
Federal 9.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 2,006
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- 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.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Louisiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,518 students)
Next steps
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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.
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 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Northshore High School a good school?
Northshore High School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Louisiana schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Louisiana. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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