Northwest High School

High No virtual instruction Opelousas, LA Grades 09–12 Rural: Distant Opelousas, LA SchoolScore™ B (72.1)
  • 575 Students
  • 41.2 Teachers (FTE)
  • 14:1 Student:Teacher
  • 09–12 Grade Range
  • Open Status
  • (337)543-2255 Phone

Northwest High School is a public High school located in Opelousas, LOUISIANA, operated by the St. Landry Parish school district. It serves grades 09–12.

Key statistics: 575 students enrolled; a 14:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Rural: Distant by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs Louisiana High School Average
Enrollment
575.0
State avg: 715.0
▼ 20% worse
Student:Teacher Ratio
13.97:1
State avg: 18:1
▼ 22% better
Free Lunch %
79.8%
State avg: 66.7%
▲ 20% worse
School Details
School Name
Northwest High School
NCESSCH ID
220156002006
State School ID
LA-049-049053
School Type
Regular School
Level
High
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Shared Time
Missing
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
3746 Hwy. 104
City
Opelousas
State
Louisiana
ZIP Code
70570
County
St. Landry Parish
Metro Area
Opelousas, LA
Metro Type
Micropolitan
Locale
Rural: Distant
Cong. District
2206
State Leg. Upper
22024
State Leg. Lower
22040
Latitude
30.57814
Longitude
-92.18895
Grades Offered
9th 10th 11th 12th
👥
575
Total Students
👩‍🏫
41.2
Teachers FTE
📐
14:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
41.2
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)41.2
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 459 79.8%
Not Applicable 377 65.6%
District Info
District Name
St. Landry Parish
LEAID
2201560
State LEA ID
LA-049
Phone
(337)948-3657
Website
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
Opelousas
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$196,933K
Federal Revenue
$60,394K
State Revenue
$83,056K
Local Revenue
$53,483K
Total Expenditure
$194,355K
Instruction Exp.
$100,898K
Support Services
$65,900K
Other Current Exp.
$13,341K

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Northwest High School, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Northwest High School?
575 students are enrolled at Northwest High School, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Northwest High School have?
Northwest High School has 41.2 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14:1.
What grades does Northwest High School serve?
Northwest High School serves grades 09 through 12.
Is Northwest High School a charter school?
Northwest High School is not a charter school.
What metro area is Northwest High School located in?
Northwest High School is located in the Opelousas, LA metropolitan area.
What school district does Northwest High School belong to?
Northwest High School is part of the St. Landry Parish school district.
How much does St. Landry Parish spend per student?
The St. Landry Parish district spends approximately $338,008,696 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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