Bogalusa High School is the high school of the Bogalusa City Schools district. It is located in Bogalusa, Louisiana, United States. The district serves the City of Bogalusa, Rio, and some unincorporated areas.
Serving 698 students in grades 7-12, Bogalusa 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 8% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 19% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 698 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Graduation Rate: 70-74% (Btm 50% in LA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 8% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bogalusa High School's student population of 698 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 62 teachers has grown by 67% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
698 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
62 teachers
Year Founded
1917
Colors
Black, Gold
School Rankings
Bogalusa High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,251 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bogalusa High School is 0.41, 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
#1114 out of 1251 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
4%
11%
Black
75%
41%
White
17%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
70-74%
83%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Lumberjack
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bogalusa High School's ranking?
Bogalusa High School is ranked #1114 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Bogalusa High School often compared to?
Bogalusa High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Franklinton High School, Jcfa-east by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
8% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bogalusa High School?
The graduation rate of Bogalusa High School is 70-74%, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 83%.
How many students attend Bogalusa High School?
698 students attend Bogalusa High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Bogalusa High School students are Black, 17% of students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bogalusa High School?
Bogalusa High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Bogalusa High School offer ?
Bogalusa High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bogalusa High School part of?
Bogalusa High School is part of City Of Bogalusa School District.
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