Serving 794 students in grades 7-12, Bastrop 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 ≤1% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 794 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in LA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤1% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 4% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Bastrop High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Bastrop, LA, covering an area of approximately 806.1 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a drive of 20 to 30 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 15.8 miles to the nearest boundary and a maximum distance of 31.7 miles to the furthest edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bastrop High School's student population of 794 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 60 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
794 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
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School Rankings
Bastrop High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,244 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bastrop High School is 0.20, which is less 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
#1241 out of 1244 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤1%
34%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
42%
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Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
4%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
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Hispanic
2%
11%
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Black
89%
42%
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White
8%
41%
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Two or more races
1%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Graduation Rate
80-84%
82.6%
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Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)47.9%
21%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
61%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bastrop High School's ranking?
Bastrop High School is ranked #1241 out of 1,244 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Bastrop High School often compared to?
Bastrop High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Beekman Charter School, Morehouse Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤1% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bastrop High School?
The graduation rate of Bastrop High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 82.6%.
How many students attend Bastrop High School?
794 students attend Bastrop High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Bastrop High School students are Black, 8% of students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bastrop High School?
Bastrop High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does Bastrop High School offer ?
Bastrop High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bastrop High School part of?
Bastrop High School is part of Morehouse Parish School District.
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