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If you could change one rule at North Webster High School, what would it be?
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Enrollment
421
High
DISTRICT 552 · STATE 711
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·WEBSTER PARISH·NCES 220189001451
North Webster High School
101 South Arkansas, Springhill, LA 71075 · (318) 539-2563 · Webster Parish
GRADES 09–12HIGH32-TOWNTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL421 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
14.5:1
29 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 15.1:1 · STATE 18.0:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
69%
290 students
DISTRICT 75% · 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 | 91 | 22% |
| Grade 10 | 107 | 25% |
| Grade 11 | 114 | 27% |
| Grade 12 | 109 | 26% |
Student demographics
56%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 57% · 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 Webster High School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Webster High School this school | 421 | 68.9% | N/A |
| Jewel M. Sumner High School Kentwood | 428 | 69.9% | N/A |
| Mamou High School Mamou | 443 | 69.5% | N/A |
| Oakdale High School Oakdale | 299 | 68.6% | N/A |
| North Caddo High School Vivian | 306 | 65.4% | N/A |
| Winnfield High School Winnfield | 350 | 63.4% | 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 Webster High School ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 421 | #176 of 267 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 14.5:1 | #122 of 240 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 55.8% | #82 of 240 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 68.9% | #125 of 258 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -22.0% | #46 of 156 |
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
421
-98 (-19%) vs 2020
-12% since 1990-91, when it was 477
Student : Teacher
14.5:1
was 21.6:1
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 | 421 | 29.1 | 14.5:1 | 69% (290) |
| 2023-24 | 512 | 29.9 | 17.1:1 | 52% (266) |
| 2022-23 | 535 | 26 | 20.6:1 | 42% (226) |
| 2020-21 | 519 | 24 | 21.6:1 | 52% (270) |
| 2017-18 | 540 | 27 | 20.0:1 | 35% (190) |
| 2015-16 | 577 | 43 | 13.4:1 | 60% (348) |
| 2010-11 | 597 | 37 | 16.1:1 | 65% (387) |
| 2000-01 | 399 | 31 | 12.9:1 | 41% (163) |
| 1990-91 | 477 | 27 | 17.7:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for North Webster High School.
Since 2017-18: students down 22% (540 to 421); teachers up 8% (27 to 29.1).
About North Webster High School
North Webster High School is a high school located in Springhill, Louisiana, in Webster Parish. Grades offered run from 9 through 12, with 421 students enrolled. For comparison, high schools in Louisiana average about 711 students.
North Webster High School sits within Webster Parish, which has 14 schools and 4,967 students.
At 53%, White students outnumber all other groups at North Webster High School combined. After that, the student body is 40% Black, 4% Hispanic, and 3% multiracial. Among all residents of Webster Parish, the White share is about 62%. By the diversity index, North Webster High School comes in at 56%.
North Webster High School operates with 29.1 full-time-equivalent teachers, a ratio of about 14.5:1. That ratio is under the 18.0:1 average for high schools in Louisiana. North Webster High School reports 69% of students eligible for free or reduced-price meals.
In Webster Parish (population about 35,820), median household income is about $41,182, 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 18% of residents live below the federal poverty line. A total of 14 public schools operate in Webster Parish, serving about 4,967 students.
The nearest public school is Brown Upper Elementary School, at about 0.5 miles. North Webster High School has 2 other public schools within five miles.
North Webster High School falls in the Town: Distant locale category, used for schools in a town some distance from an urbanized area.
North Webster High School had 519 students in 2020-21 and 421 in 2024-25, a 19% decrease. The ratio was 21.6:1 in 2020-21 and 14.5:1 in 2024-25.
The discussion area below is open to posts about school events, clubs, and volunteer needs. Questions from prospective families are welcome too.
Webster Parish at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
35,820
Census ACS
Median income
$41,182
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
13%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
18%
Below federal line
Schools in county
14
4,967 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Webster Parish
- Minden High SchoolHigh · 689 students
- Lakeside Junior-Senior High SchoolHigh · 546 students
- Webster Junior High SchoolMiddle · 461 students
- J. A. Phillips Elementary SchoolElementary · 429 students
- Central Elementary SchoolElementary · 427 students
- Doyline High SchoolCombined · 385 students
Other schools in Springhill
- Browning Elementary SchoolElementary · 252 students
- Brown Upper Elementary SchoolElementary · 186 students
Nearby schools
- Brown Upper Elementary School0.5 mi · 186
- Browning Elementary School0.8 mi · 252
- TAYLOR HIGH SCHOOL6.7 mi · 264
- TAYLOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL6.7 mi · 341
- North Webster Junior High School7.2 mi · 320
- North Webster Lower Elementary School10.6 mi · 118
Frequently asked questions
About North Webster High SchoolWhat is the total enrollment at North Webster High School?
North Webster High School enrolls approximately 421 students in grades 09-12.
What age range does North Webster High School serve?
North Webster High School serves students from grade 09 through grade 12.
How many students per teacher at North Webster High School?
Approximately 14.5:1 students per teacher at North Webster High School.
What is the student diversity at North Webster High School?
Student demographics at North Webster High School are roughly 53% White, 4% Hispanic, 40% Black, 0% Asian, 3% Two or more.
Is North Webster High School public or private?
North Webster High School is a public K-12 school, overseen by Webster Parish.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.