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Enrollment
817
High
DISTRICT 572 · STATE 711
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·DESOTO PARISH·NCES 220051001579
North DeSoto High School
2571 Hwy. 171, Stonewall, LA 71078 · (318) 925-6917 · De Soto Parish
GRADES 09–12HIGH42-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL817 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
15.0:1
55 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 12.8:1 · STATE 18.0:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
41%
332 students
DISTRICT 60% · STATE 70%
Community
5
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 196 | 24% |
| Grade 10 | 201 | 25% |
| Grade 11 | 192 | 24% |
| Grade 12 | 228 | 28% |
Student demographics
50%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 59% · STATE 65% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Schools most like North DeSoto High School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| North DeSoto High School this school | 817 | 40.6% | N/A |
| West Feliciana High School St. Francisville | 591 | 38.9% | N/A |
| Westlake High School Westlake | 487 | 44.1% | N/A |
| North Vermilion High School Maurice | 790 | 36.2% | N/A |
| Loreauville High School Loreauville | 576 | 45.8% | 34.7% |
| Lakeshore High School Mandeville | 835 | 35.2% | N/A |
Matched among Louisiana high schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where North DeSoto High School ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 817 | #86 of 267 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 15.0:1 | #140 of 240 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 50.4% | #118 of 240 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 40.6% | #238 of 258 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +16.4% | #26 of 75 |
Ranked against other public high schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
817
+78 (+11%) vs 2020
+53% since 1990-91, when it was 534
Student : Teacher
15.0:1
was 16.4:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 817 | 54.5 | 15.0:1 | 41% (332) |
| 2023-24 | 828 | 59.8 | 13.8:1 | 39% (325) |
| 2022-23 | 836 | 49.5 | 16.9:1 | 36% (298) |
| 2020-21 | 739 | 45 | 16.4:1 | 35% (260) |
| 2017-18 | 702 | 40.7 | 17.3:1 | 24% (170) |
| 2015-16 | 681 | 54 | 12.6:1 | 30% (204) |
| 2010-11 | 554 | 39 | 14.2:1 | 38% (212) |
| 2000-01 | 428 | 25 | 17.1:1 | 33% (141) |
| 1990-91 | 534 | 34 | 15.7:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for North DeSoto High School.
Since 2017-18: students up 16% (702 to 817); teachers up 34% (40.7 to 54.5).
About North DeSoto High School
The public high school North DeSoto High School is located in Stonewall, Louisiana. Classes run from 9 through 12, and the school has 817 students.
North DeSoto High School is one of 9 schools in DeSoto Parish, which enrolls 4,923 students in total.
By race and ethnicity, North DeSoto High School is 66% White. Other reported shares: 23% Black, 5% multiracial, and 5% Hispanic. North DeSoto High School has a diversity index of 50%, compared with 70% for all US public school students.
North DeSoto High School's 54.5 full-time-equivalent teachers put its ratio at 15.0:1. For comparison, high schools in Louisiana average 18.0:1. Eligibility for subsidized school meals is 41%. The rate at public schools in De Soto Parish averages 55%, higher than here.
North DeSoto High School is located in De Soto Parish, where median household income is about $48,578, about 16% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, and roughly 15% of residents are in poverty. North DeSoto High School is one of 9 public schools in De Soto Parish, which together enroll about 4,923 students.
North DeSoto Upper Elementary School is located about 0.1 miles from North DeSoto High School. Within five miles are 3 other public schools.
NCES lists the school's locale as Rural: Distant. That means it sits in rural territory some distance from an urban area.
The 2024-25 enrollment of 817 was 11% higher than in 2020-21, when it was 739. Over the same period, the student-to-teacher ratio fell to 15.0:1, from 16.4:1.
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De Soto Parish at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
27,026
Census ACS
Median income
$48,578
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
16%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
15%
Below federal line
Schools in county
9
4,923 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in DeSoto Parish
- North DeSoto Upper Elementary SchoolElementary · 807 students
- North DeSoto Middle School 6-8Middle · 605 students
- Logansport High SchoolCombined · 566 students
- Mansfield Elementary SchoolElementary · 542 students
- North DeSoto Lower Elementary SchoolElementary · 523 students
- Stanley High SchoolCombined · 405 students
Other schools in Stonewall
- North DeSoto Upper Elementary SchoolElementary · 807 students
- North DeSoto Middle School 6-8Middle · 605 students
- North DeSoto Lower Elementary SchoolElementary · 523 students
Nearby schools
- North DeSoto Upper Elementary School0.1 mi · 807
- North DeSoto Lower Elementary School0.1 mi · 523
- North DeSoto Middle School 6-80.2 mi · 605
- Keithville Elementary/Middle School7.5 mi · 818
- Summerfield Elementary School10.5 mi · 428
- Forest Hill Elementary School11.2 mi · 479
Frequently asked questions
About North DeSoto High SchoolWhat is the total enrollment at North DeSoto High School?
North DeSoto High School enrolls approximately 817 students in grades 09-12.
Is North DeSoto High School an elementary, middle, or high school?
North DeSoto High School is a high school covering grades 09-12.
How many teachers does North DeSoto High School have?
North DeSoto High School employs 55 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 15.0:1.
How diverse is North DeSoto High School?
North DeSoto High School reports a student body of 66% White, 5% Hispanic, 23% Black, 0% Asian, 5% Two or more.
Who oversees North DeSoto High School?
North DeSoto High School is overseen by DeSoto Parish in De Soto Parish.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.