Northeast High School is a public high school in Pride, unincorporated East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana, United States, north of Zachary and in the Baton Rouge metropolitan area, serving students in grades 7???2. It is a part of East Baton Rouge Parish Public Schools.
Serving 290 students in grades 7-12, Northeast High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 290 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Top 50% in LA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Northeast High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Northeast High School's student population of 290 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
290 students
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Year Founded
1981
Colors
White, Black, Blue, Grey
School Calendar
School Motto
Inspiring humanity through transformational learning in the classroom and in the community.
School Rankings
Northeast High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,244 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Northeast High School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1148 out of 1244 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
4%
11%
Black
85%
42%
White
9%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
83%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
61%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
East Baton Rouge Parish School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Viking
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Northeast High School's ranking?
Northeast High School is ranked #1148 out of 1,244 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Northeast High School often compared to?
Northeast High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Southern University Lab School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Northeast High School?
The graduation rate of Northeast High School is 80-89%, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 83%.
How many students attend Northeast High School?
290 students attend Northeast High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Northeast High School students are Black, 9% of students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Northeast High School?
Northeast High School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does Northeast High School offer ?
Northeast High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Northeast High School part of?
Northeast High School is part of East Baton Rouge Parish School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
The school had been rebuilt a few minutes away. Much better structure.
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