This school lacks leadership, and needs to focus more on the student's letter grades more than the ileap or leap or gee. Teachers are so worried about the big test that they do not pay attention to the student's problems. Teachers at this school also tend to ramble on about non-school-related topics.
... Read more And there is little principal leadership, the only time we see him is at pep rallies or big events. Nd is so worried about looking good on the surface that they forget about the important stuff. Read less
Posted by a student on 07/30/09
I'm a freshman at nd right now and i've been going here since the 4th grade......North desoto is a really good school and they help us become motivated by not only focusing on our academics but, our athletics too!!!! that's why we have gotten so good!!
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Posted by a student on 03/31/09
North DeSoto High School is not a bad school nor a good school. This school should work on their teaching skills and not their athletic department! I think the teachers worry more about the games than their students' grades. Some teachers do care but most don't. North DeSoto Middle School was a good
... Read more school but the high school you don't learn anything and they expect you to know things that you haven't been taught. Read less
Posted by a student on 11/12/08
I was a student of North Desoto And it really is a great school. They think highly of their students and are very concerned with academics! I am so happy to have graduated from there just 2 yrs ago! Go Griffins!
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Posted by a student on 09/18/08
This school is setting the bar on the ground and triping over it. There is a huge lack of admin. the principal never leaves his office and the other admin dosent care. there only concern is apperance not structure. A lack of careing sets the students in a bad direction for college.
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Posted by a teacher on 09/08/08
Graduated from this school in 2003...I never felt challenged by the classes. This high school does not prepare students for college. Needs better teachers...
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Posted by a student on 07/07/08
NDHS, while considered by outsiders to be complacent, is a breeding ground for creativity and individualism. As an alumni, I cherish my time at North DeSoto. Athletics are not the main focus as is some other schools. Alot of the time available for the students is directed toward academics. NDHS has the
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Posted by a former student on 08/23/07
This school has the makings of being first rate. The community is growing and provides a supportive tax base. Unfortunately, there is a lack of administrative leadership at the site- based level. This has been created by the (maintain the status quo at all cost) attitude of central office and the
... Read more complacent and complicit behavior of the school board. We are so disappointed in the overall behavior, that we are moving. Read less
* In 2007-2008 Louisiana used the Graduate Exit Examination for the 21st Century (GEE 21) to test grade 10 students in math and English language arts and grade 11 students in science and social studies. The GEE 21 is a high school graduation requirement. The GEE 21 is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Louisiana. The goal is for all students to score at or above basic on the test.
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Stonewall schools — North Desoto High School is located at Highway 171, Stonewall LA 71078. Highway 171 is in the 71078 ZIP code in Stonewall, LA The school district for North Desoto High School is the Desoto Parish School District. North Desoto High School is a Public school that serves grade levels 9 - 12.
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