Bell City High School is a public K-12 school located in Bell City, Louisiana, United States and is a part of the Calcasieu Parish School Board. The school mascot is the Bruins.
Serving 815 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Bell City High School ranks in the top 30% 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 46% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 815 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 30% in LA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 46% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 49% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bell City High School's student population of 815 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 60 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
815 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
Year Founded
1922
Colors
White, Blue
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Rankings
Bell City High School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,244 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bell City High School is 0.24, 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
#336 out of 1244 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
4%
11%
Black
5%
41%
White
87%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
83%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bell City High School's ranking?
Bell City High School is ranked #336 out of 1,244 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Bell City High School often compared to?
Bell City High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Iowa High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bell City High School?
The graduation rate of Bell City High School is 90%, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 83%.
How many students attend Bell City High School?
815 students attend Bell City High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Bell City High School students are White, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bell City High School?
Bell City High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Bell City High School offer ?
Bell City High School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bell City High School part of?
Bell City High School is part of Calcasieu Parish School District.
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