Serving 1,846 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 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 1,846 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Graduation Rate: 94% (Top 20% in LA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 49% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 56% (Top 20%)
- 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
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
Airline High School's student population of 1,846 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 90 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
Total Students
1,846 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
90 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Airline High School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,237 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Airline High School is 0.64, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#171 out of 1237 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
10%
9%
Black
40%
42%
White
44%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
94%
83%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
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 is Airline High School's ranking?
Airline High School is ranked #171 out of 1,237 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?
49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% LA state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Airline High School?
The graduation rate of Airline High School is 94%, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 83%.
How many students attend Airline High School?
1,846 students attend Airline High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Airline High School students are White, 40% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Airline High School?
Airline High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Airline High School offer ?
Airline High School offers enrollment in grades 8-12
What school district is Airline High School part of?
Airline High School is part of Bossier Parish School District.
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