re: if you were moving to NELA...

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This is not likely to be a popular observation in some quarters, but IMO West Monroe is an extraordinarily insular, racist community.
As far as football is concerned, your son would be well coached there, but there are better environments in which to raise a family.

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I hear your concerns, however:

It's not my son, like I said it's a co worker at the hospital who is thinking she'll end up working at Glenwood, and that's why they are concentrating west of the Ouachita. She knew I'd gone to NLU, and was just asking what I knew about the area.

I just told her I'd put out some inquiries about coaches/support staff/ school environment for her and don't think I'll give her too much other "guidance" on the social aspects right now. I am hoping they'll take the time to tour the schools and talk to the staff there, but wanted to offer some more objective viewpoints if possible.

Thanks.

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...in some quarters...

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That's racist

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LSUmomma,
This is not likely to be a popular observation in some quarters, but IMO West Monroe is an extraordinarily insular, racist community.
As far as football is concerned, your son would be well coached there, but there are better environments in which to raise a family.

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That-a-way to stereotype. I played football at WM all throughout high school. The education there is great (there are so many classes available to take), color/racism was NEVER an issue on the football team (we were a very tight nit group), the coaches are fabulous, the kid would get great exposure, at 5'11" 215lbs.--he'll start, and playing around other division 1 prospects (more than WO) would help with getting exposure. WM would be a far better choice!

Your opinion is uninformed and ignorant. Two years ago, Mr. West Monroe High School was an African-American student named Frank Goodin.