Serving 683 students in grades 8-12, Bossier 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 683 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in LA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bossier High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Bossier High School's student population of 683 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
Total Students
683 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bossier High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,237 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bossier High School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#888 out of 1237 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
23%
9%
Black
58%
42%
White
13%
43%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
83%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bossier High School's ranking?
Bossier High School is ranked #888 out of 1,237 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Bossier High School often compared to?
Bossier High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Benton High School, Airline High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% LA state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bossier High School?
The graduation rate of Bossier High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 83%.
How many students attend Bossier High School?
683 students attend Bossier High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Bossier High School students are Black, 23% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bossier High School?
Bossier High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Bossier High School offer ?
Bossier High School offers enrollment in grades 8-12
What school district is Bossier High School part of?
Bossier High School is part of Bossier Parish School District.
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