- Enrollment
- 767
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Opelousas, LA
Northwest High School
Federal NCES profile for Northwest High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 220156002006
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 8
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northwest High School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Louisiana median.
- #8 of 12
- public schools in Opelousas · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.4:1
- students per teacher
- 67.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Northwest High School has class sizes near the Louisiana median. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Northwest High School ranks #8 of 12 public schools in Opelousas, LA.
School address
District: St. Landry Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220156002006 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Northwest High School held near 597 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 35.5 → 41.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+15 students YoY 220156002006 · Opelousas, LA High · MID · TRAD
575 enr · 16.4:1 · 67.4% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Beau Chene High School (767 students)
Northwest High School held near 597 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount). Teacher FTE added 35.5 → 41.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Northwest High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Beau Chene Hig
Beau Chene High School
767 students
- Opelousas Seni
Opelousas Senior High School
698 students
- Leonville Elem
Leonville Elementary School
616 students
- Eunice High Sc
Eunice High School
606 students
- This school
Northwest High School
575 students
- Lawtell Elemen
Lawtell Elementary School
567 students
What this shows Northwest High School reports 575 students on the CCD universe file.
How Northwest High School compares
Northwest 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 | 16.4:1 | ▼ 2% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.4% | ▲ 8% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 575 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.4:1
Leaner classes than 35% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
575
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
67.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% above the Louisiana average of 62.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.4:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 50% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
36.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,349
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 288 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 124 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 11 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 73.7%
White 21.2%
Hispanic or Latino 4.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Two or More 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 73.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.0, Northwest High School is less mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for St. Landry Parish reports $14,349 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Northwest High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beau Chene High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Opelousas Senior High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Leonville Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eunice High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lawtell Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Northwest High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 698
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 616
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 606
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 567
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar high schools in Opelousas
1 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 (~575 students)
Frequently asked questions about Northwest High School
How many students attend Northwest High School?
Northwest High School has 575 students enrolled. It is a high school in Opelousas, LA. CCD year-over-year: 582 (2022-23) → 597 (2023-24), nearly flat (+15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northwest High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Northwest High School is 16.4:1, which is 2% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Northwest High School?
67.4% of students at Northwest High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Northwest High School?
The largest demographic group at Northwest High School is African American at 73.7% of enrollment, in Opelousas, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northwest High School?
Northwest High School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical 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 Northwest High School rank among public schools in Opelousas?
By Resource Investment Index, Northwest High School ranks #8 of 12 public schools in Opelousas, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Opelousas on the city page.
What other schools are in St. Landry Parish?
Besides Northwest High School, St. Landry Parish also operates Beau Chene High School (767 students), Opelousas Senior High School (698 students), and Leonville Elementary School (616 students). See the St. Landry Parish district page for the complete list.