D
Needs Improvement
39/100

Northside High School

📚 09 – 12 🏫 High School
📍 301 Dunand Street, Lafayette, LA 70501
Overall
D
39/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
Reading 36% · Math 42% proficient · 11th percentile in Louisiana
Graduation
C
67% earn a regular diploma in 4 years
Resources
B
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Louisiana schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

39
Repit Score
out of 100
727
Students
enrolled
15.6:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$14K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)55%11/100reading 7th percentile, math 15th percentile among Louisiana high schools (2018–19 state tests)
🎓 Graduation (4-year, diploma only)25%25/10067% graduate on time with a regular diploma
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)20%76/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 80% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Louisiana schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −6 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Louisiana. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency36% (−33 pts vs. state avg 69%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency42% (−21 pts vs. state avg 63%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
🎓 Graduation rate67% (−12 pts vs. state avg 79%)
Four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate, class of 2020

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Louisiana state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
Black37%42%reading -24 pts, math -10 pts14th percentile (list)
Low-income37%42%reading -29 pts, math -17 pts10th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 301 Dunand Street
City Lafayette
ZIP Code 70501
District 2200870
NCES School ID 220087000686
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 70501

Understanding the community around Northside High School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $30,378
Per Capita Income $18,635
Poverty Rate 28.0%
Households Earning $100K+ 8.6%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.9%
High School or Higher 78.2%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $117,100
Median Rent $889
Owner-Occupied 45.4%
Renter-Occupied 54.6%
View full data for ZIP 70501 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Northside High School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 51.6%
Female 48.4%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 92.3%
Hispanic/Latino 3.9%
White 2.5%
Two or More Races 1.4%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 727
Teachers (FTE) 46.7
Student:Teacher Ratio 15.6:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Northside High School?
Northside High School has a Repit School Score of 39 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, plus the on-time graduation rate, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Northside High School?
Northside High School has 727 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.6:1.
What grades does Northside High School serve?
Northside High School serves grades 09 – 12 and is classified as a High School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Northside High School receive per student?
Northside High School receives $13,877 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Northside High School in 70501 ▼
Avg Home Value
$106,340
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,090
1-Year Change
-1.5%
% Renters
54.6%

Other Schools in 70501

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026