Serving 8 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Bienville 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 ≥50% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 63%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 8 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Math Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 1% in LA)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bienville High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Bienville High School's student population of 8 students has declined by 42% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has declined by 71% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
8 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Bienville High School is 0.21, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)≥50%
63%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)≥50%
69%
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
9%
Black
88%
42%
White
12%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
13%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Bienville High School often compared to?
Bienville High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Arcadia High School, Bienville Educational Center by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 63% LA state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% LA state average).
How many students attend Bienville High School?
8 students attend Bienville High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Bienville High School students are Black, and 12% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bienville High School?
Bienville High School has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Bienville High School offer ?
Bienville High School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Bienville High School part of?
Bienville High School is part of Bienville Parish School District.
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