Northwood High School in Shreveport, Louisiana on DonorsChoose

{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Northwood High School","outOfStateSupporters":85.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9923057,"projectId":9714375,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous gifts to my students at Northwood High School.\r\nWe had an unboxing of the supplies as soon they arrived. My students were so happy to have the opportunity to do hands on activities. \r\n\r\nThe very next week I planned them a full week of lab activities using their new supplies.\r\nStudents were able to collaborate with classmates to collect and analyze data. I think they had more fun that week than they had had all year. \r\n\r\nBeyond just my current class, students at Northwood High will have the opportunity to use high quality physics lab equipment for years to come. Thank you for your kindness. Be blessed.","fullyFundedDate":1764107026849,"projectUrl":"project/the-next-generation-of-scientists-and-en/9714375/","projectTitle":"The Next Generation of Scientists and Engineers Need Your Help","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Day","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9923057"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_10940","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":987,"numTeachers":42,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":39,"percentWhite":50,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":6,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"9 - 12","studentTeacherRatio":"23.5:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":14.3,"schoolId":10940,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Northwood High School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Northwood High School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/louisiana/caddo-parish-public-schools/northwood-high-school/10940"}

About this school

Northwood High School is a suburban public school in Shreveport, Louisiana that is part of Caddo Parish Public Schools. It serves 987 students in grades 9 - 12 with a student/teacher ratio of 23.5:1. Its teachers have had 3 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

Support towards this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Public School

Grades 9 - 12

987 Students

42 Teachers

5939 Old Mooringsport Rd

Shreveport, LA 71107 View local requests

Direct, proactive support

Empower teachers at Northwood High School to request what their students need.

Give to this school

Ms. Vero, a DonorsChoose teacher for 9 years.

Kindergarten teacher at PS81 - Robert J. Christen School in Bronx, NY

Northwood High School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Ms. Day

Mrs. Giddens

Mr. Robinson

DonorsChoose is the most trusted classroom funding site for public school teachers.

Every donation funds real needs — pencils, books, lab equipment, art supplies, and more — helping students learn and thrive. We ship supplies directly to the school, and you'll see exactly where each dollar goes.

See how DonorsChoose works

Northwood High School Demographics

95%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

45%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Northwood High School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Feb 25, 2026

DonorsChoose makes it easy for anyone to help a teacher in need, moving us closer to a nation where students in every community have the tools and experiences they need for a great education.