Northwood High School

Teachers take extra steps to tutor before and after school. Students are rewarded for good test score. A great school to be in to be challenged.

This is a great community school. If you want your child to have an education, he/she can get it here!
--Submitted by a teacher

Its ok. Not the best of schools but its ok. Teachers should teach because they love to help our students. Not just because it is a job.
--Submitted by a student

'All praise to Northwood High. May it always stand. Let banners of orange and white wave across the land!' As I reflect on Northwood and the fond memories that I had as a student in the 80's and the ones my children allowed me to share most recently, all I can do is be Thankful for the STRONG academic foundation that school provided us. We found what we were looking for and what we needed in a school and as with anything, you get out what you put in. The faculty , though many faces have changed, seems to mirror the same stern character paired with high expectations that I was challenged by in my youth. I am thankful that I was not coddled but nurtured and my children had their feet held to the fire to excel beyond what was comfortable. Thank you Northwood, 'we forever honor you!'
--Submitted by a parent

good school really improving
--Submitted by a student

The only neighborhood high school left in the parish. Outstanding faculty. Warm environment. Dynamic leadership. Wonderful and caring counseling department. Please remember that a school is simply a building. The population determines whether one receives a quality education or not. All students can learn but there are limits. Also, remember that children are only products of their parents. Genetics play a large part of just how far a child may go, or not, academically. I firmly believe that parents are not keeping the smart kids at home and sending us the mentally and behaviorally challenged ones at home. By the same token, I do not believe that educators have gone to college for 4-6 years, paid thousands of dollars, and sacrificed countless hours of their own personal time to 'sit in a classroom and pass out worksheets'. Check it out for yourself. Don't take my word for it.
--Submitted by a parent

i think this school has a pretty good atmosphere. I do think that the staff could use some work, but other than that its a pretty good school.. and i love attending it.
--Submitted by a student

It is a great school going uphill with the new sporting facilaties and the atmosphere is great!
--Submitted by a student

Northwood is an excellent school for students and parents to get involved in now. 2007-2008 will be my forth year at Northwood and I love every bit of it. I am involved in so many things including: the award-winning Falcon Line (National Champions), Renaissance, Drill Team, Z-Club, and Drama Club. I have got to say; Northwood has definitely improved since my freshman year. We have a great principal, a big brand new gymnasium, more students, and a better staff. We have outstanding sponsors and coaches for our extracurricular activities. Our marching band is becoming more known and is trying new things. Our Falcon Line, which I am a currently a member and proud of, is still undefeated. We are the ONLY DANCE TEAM in Shreveport to compete in Nationals in Texas against numerous dance teams from various countries and still keep the title. Our academic programs are great. -Monica Gilmer, 16
--Submitted by Monica Gilmer, a student

I attended NHS for four years. I will always stand behind my school and its teachers. My experience there was unforgettable. I felt important and known, which is something I never could have received at a larger school. I was in all enriched classes and was challenged in every subject. Almost all of my teachers were enthusiastic about their subjects and made learning fun. I remember particularly well measuring water displacement by stepping into a garbage can full of water and lining up at four o'clock in the morning to choose research paper topics for the 'Master of the English Language'. I was also involved in many clubs including Student Council and Falconline. For any parents considering Northwood for their child, I would encourage them to visit the school and speak with students and teachers. I promise they will not be disappointed.
--Submitted by a former student