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North Caddo High School

201 Airport Drive, Vivian, LA 71082Caddo Parish →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 09–12Non-Charter
344
Students
Total enrolled
92%
Grad Rate
Nat'l avg 87%
↑ 6% vs nat'l
$15,823
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 10% vs nat'l
14.8 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
~avg
43/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 15% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 344 students in grades 09–12 in Vivian, Louisiana.
10% above average funding
District spends $15,823 per pupil, 10% more than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 43th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

North Caddo High School is a mid-sized high in Vivian, Louisiana, serving grades 09–12 with 344 students. The district invests $15,823 per student — 10% above the national average of $14,347, with a 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 58% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body. The school's 92% graduation rate — above the national average of 87% — reflects strong completion outcomes for its students.

Student Body & Demographics at North Caddo High School

344
Total Students
14.8 : 1
Student:Teacher
58%
Free Lunch
23
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (09–12) are served by this school
Gender Distribution183 male · 161 female
53%
47%
Male 53%Female 47%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility58%
National avg 52% · 198 students
Student Composition
55%
39%
White55%
Hispanic / Latino3%
Black39%
Multiracial3%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 220030000179

Academic Outcomes at North Caddo High School

Graduation Rate (Adjusted Cohort)
90-94
High
National avg 87%
Graduation Rate Comparison
This school
92%
State avg
81%
National avg
87%
Neighborhood Opportunity Score
43
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 43th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 43th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 71082

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$15,823Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$15,823
State avg
$18,624
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,962
Student Support$3,006
Administration$1,899
Operations$2,373
Other$1,582
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $15,823 spent per student, an estimated $7,009 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
33%
45%
State government
33.5%
Local (property tax)
45.2%
Federal programs
21.4%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 92% graduation rate — well above the 87% national average
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Walnut Hill Elementary/Middle SchoolTurner Elementary Middle SchoolUniversity Elementary SchoolBroadmoor STEM Academy
+11 more
↓
Middle
Youree Dr. Middle Advanced Placement Magnet SchoolCaddo Parish Middle Magnet SchoolDonnie Bickham Middle SchoolRidgewood Middle School
+1 more
↓
High School
Captain Shreve High SchoolC.E. Byrd High SchoolSouthwood High SchoolHuntington High School
+5 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelHigh
Grades09 – 12
Location—
CountyCaddo Parish
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictCaddo Parish →
Phone: (318)375-3258
NCES ID: 220030000179
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Vivian seeking a public high school, especially those prioritizing strong graduation outcomes and academic completion. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Caddo Parish
High
Captain Shreve High School
1,851 students · 09–12
● 45 opp49% FRL
High
C.E. Byrd High School
1,526 students · 09–12
● 32 opp43% FRL
Elem
Walnut Hill Elementary/Middle School
1,509 students · PK–08
66% FRL
Elem
Turner Elementary Middle School
1,371 students · PK–08
81% FRL
Other
Magnolia School of Excellence
1,330 students · KG–12
● 45 opp42% FRL
High
Southwood High School
1,308 students · 09–12
68% FRL
High
Huntington High School
1,228 students · 09–12
72% FRL
Mid
Youree Dr. Middle Advanced Placement Magnet School
1,087 students · 06–08
● 45 opp57% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
201 Airport Drive, Vivian, LA 71082
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

High
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.