Northside High School (Lafayette, Louisiana)
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| Northside High School | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
301 Dunand Street , 70501 United States | |
| Information | |
| Type | Public |
| Principal | James Rollins |
| Staff | 46.68 (FTE)[1] |
| Grades | 9 to 12 |
| Enrollment | 727[1] (2023-2024) |
| Student to teacher ratio | 15.57[1] |
| Colors | Red, black, & white |
| Mascot | Viking |
| Nickname | Mighty Vikings |
| Yearbook | Thor |
| Website | Northside |
Northside High School is located in the North part of the city of Lafayette, Louisiana, United States; hence "Northside".
The school is predominantly African American.
Athletics
Northside High athletics competes in the LHSAA.
Championships
Football
The football team was state runner up in 2005 and 6-4A district champions in 2009 and 2010.
Basketball
The boys' basketball team won the 4A State Championship in 2006.
Track and Field
The girls' track and field team have won three back to back to back 6-4A State Championships from 2008 to 2010, and the boys' team won two back to back state championships in 2009 and 2010.
Wrestling
The wrestling team won the 4A State Championship in 2006.
Notable alumni
- Ron Guidry, former MLB pitcher
- Perry Stevenson, American high school basketball coach and former basketball player, currently an assistant coach at Missouri Western University
- Daniel Cormier, former UFC Light Heavyweight and Heavyweight Champion and Olympian in freestyle wrestling[2]
- Dustin Poirier, professional mixed martial artist, former UFC Interim Lightweight Champion[3]
- Bryson Bernard, the creator of the Hit Song “Cupid Shuffle”
- Jarrod Shaw, former NFL offensive lineman
- Keiland Williams, former NFL running back