Serving 654 students in grades 8-12, Bossier 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 654 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Graduation Rate: 75-79% (Btm 50% in LA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Bossier High School serves the southern part of Bossier City, LA, covering an area of approximately 43 square miles. Families typically live within a 10-15 minute drive of the school, with an average distance of 5.3 miles to the zone's edge and some areas extending up to 12.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bossier High School's student population of 654 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
654 students
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Bossier 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 Bossier High School is 0.61, 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
#985 out of 1244 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
30%
11%
Black
54%
42%
White
11%
41%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
75-79%
82.6%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)36.7%
21%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
61%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Green; White
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bossier High School's ranking?
Bossier High School is ranked #985 out of 1,244 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Bossier High School often compared to?
Bossier High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Benton High School, Airline High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bossier High School?
The graduation rate of Bossier High School is 75-79%, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 82.6%.
How many students attend Bossier High School?
654 students attend Bossier High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Bossier High School students are Black, 30% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bossier High School?
Bossier High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does Bossier High School offer ?
Bossier High School offers enrollment in grades 8-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bossier High School part of?
Bossier High School is part of Bossier Parish School District.
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