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School Comparison

Louisiana School for Math Science & the Arts
vs.
Natchitoches Central High School

A side-by-side view of publicly reported data for these two schools.

Louisiana School for Math Science & the Arts
Natchitoches Central High School
  • Natchitoches Central High School reported a higher sat/act participation than Louisiana School for Math Science & the Arts (763 vs. 108).
  • Natchitoches Central High School reported a higher students per counselor than Louisiana School for Math Science & the Arts (415.7:1 vs. 78.8:1).
  • Natchitoches Central High School reported a higher chronically absent students than Louisiana School for Math Science & the Arts (285 vs. 8).
  • Source Data Limit: 9 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
  • Source Data Limit: 2 additional metrics are reported by only one school.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

Natchitoches Central High School reported a higher chronically absent students than Louisiana School for Math Science & the Arts (285 vs. 8).

Graduation Outcomes

Cohort completion rates reported to federal agencies

Natchitoches Central High School reported a higher graduating cohort than Louisiana School for Math Science & the Arts (275 vs. 125).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

Natchitoches Central High School reported a higher sat/act participation than Louisiana School for Math Science & the Arts (763 vs. 108).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

Natchitoches Central High School reported a higher in-school suspensions than Louisiana School for Math Science & the Arts (185 vs. 0).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

Natchitoches Central High School reported a higher students per counselor than Louisiana School for Math Science & the Arts (415.7:1 vs. 78.8:1).

Subgroup Analysis

Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.

11 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.

Reported Only at Natchitoches Central High School

2 metrics were reported by Natchitoches Central High School. Comparable data for Louisiana School for Math Science & the Arts is missing or suppressed.

Graduation rate
73%
Gifted & talented
115

Contextual Indicators

District Context

District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.

Per-pupil spending
Louisiana School for Math Science & the Arts
$36,043.64
Natchitoches Central High School
$15,838.43
Local revenue share
Louisiana School for Math Science & the Arts
5%
Natchitoches Central High School
42%
State revenue share
Louisiana School for Math Science & the Arts
90.3%
Natchitoches Central High School
34.6%
Federal revenue share
Louisiana School for Math Science & the Arts
4.8%
Natchitoches Central High School
23.4%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Louisiana School for Math Science & the Arts
2.9%
Natchitoches Central High School
27.4%

County Economics

Both schools are located in the same county.

Median household income
Natchitoches Parish
$46,798
Natchitoches Parish
$46,798
Poverty rate
Natchitoches Parish
24.1%
Natchitoches Parish
24.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Natchitoches Parish
25.6%
Natchitoches Parish
25.6%
Unemployment rate
Natchitoches Parish
5.5%
Natchitoches Parish
5.5%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.