Bogalusa High School
Tel:
(985)281-2180
- Bogalusa High School serves 738 students in grades 6-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 21% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 63%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 47% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 69%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 55%.
Top Placements
Bogalusa High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Bogalusa High School's student population of 738 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 74 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-12 |
| Total Students | 738 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 74 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Bogalusa High School's student:teacher ratio of 10:1 has decreased from 14:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Bogalusa High School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (LA) |
| Overall School Rank | #1205 out of 1,277 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 21% | 63% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 47% | 69% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 10:1 | 15:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 3% | 6% |
| Black | 79% | 44% |
| White | 18% | 45% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.35 | 0.61 |
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| Graduation Rate | 80-84% | 79% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 99% | 60% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 3% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | City of Bogalusa School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, LA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Bogalusa High School is Northshore Charter School (1.7 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Northshore Charter School (1.7 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Central Elementary School (1.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Bogalusa Central Elementary School Grades: 3-5 | 326 students
1.0 miles
420 Spartan's Avenue
Bogalusa, LA 70427
(985)281-2232 1.0 3-5 326 - Bogalusa Byrd Avenue Primary School Grades: K-2 | 308 students
1.4 miles
1600 Byrd Avenue
Bogalusa, LA 70427
(985)281-2190 1.4 K-2 308 - Bogalusa Denhamtown Pre-k Center Grades: PK | 93 students
1.5 miles
1101 Avenue M
Bogalusa, LA 70427
(985)281-2194 1.5 PK 93 - Bogalusa Northshore Charter School Charter School
Grades: K-12 | 649 students
1.7 miles
111 Walker Street
Bogalusa, LA 70427
(985)732-0005 1.7 K-12 649 - Varnado Varnado High School Grades: 6-12 | 362 students
8.1 miles
25543 Washington Street
Varnado, LA 70467
(985)732-2025 8.1 6-12 362
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