Airline High School is a secondary school located in Bossier City, Louisiana, United States. In addition to sections of Bossier City, the school's attendance boundary includes a portion of the Red Chute census-designated place.
Serving 1,855 students in grades 8-12, Airline High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 1,855 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Graduation Rate: 90% (Top 50% in LA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 47% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 58% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 30% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Airline High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Airline High School's student population of 1,855 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 98 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,855 students
Total Classroom Teachers
98 teachers
Colors
White, Columbia blue
School Motto
'Home of the Vikings'
School Rankings
Airline High School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,244 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Airline High School is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#213 out of 1244 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
12%
11%
Black
44%
42%
White
37%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90%
83%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)27%
21%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
61%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Vikings
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Airline High School's ranking?
Airline High School is ranked #213 out of 1,244 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Airline High School often compared to?
Airline High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Benton High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Airline High School?
The graduation rate of Airline High School is 90%, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 83%.
How many students attend Airline High School?
1,855 students attend Airline High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Airline High School students are Black, 37% of students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Airline High School?
Airline High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does Airline High School offer ?
Airline High School offers enrollment in grades 8-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Airline High School part of?
Airline High School is part of Bossier Parish School District.
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