H. L. Bourgeois High School is a public high school in Gray, Louisiana, United States and one of four traditional high schools in the Terrebonne Parish School District. The school is named after Henry Louis Bourgeois, an educator who served as superintendent of the school district from 1914 to 1955.
Serving 1,340 students in grades 9-12, H. L. Bourgeois High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,340 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Graduation Rate: 91% (Top 30% in LA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 26% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
H. L. Bourgeois High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
H. L. Bourgeois High School's student population of 1,340 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 82 teachers has grown by 32% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,340 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
82 teachers
Year Founded
1973
School Rankings
H. L. Bourgeois High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,251 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of H. L. Bourgeois High School is 0.68, which is more 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
#539 out of 1251 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
4%
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
10%
11%
Black
30%
41%
White
47%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
91%
83%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
5%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Brave
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is H. L. Bourgeois High School's ranking?
H. L. Bourgeois High School is ranked #539 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are H. L. Bourgeois High School often compared to?
H. L. Bourgeois High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Terrebonne High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of H. L. Bourgeois High School?
The graduation rate of H. L. Bourgeois High School is 91%, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 83%.
How many students attend H. L. Bourgeois High School?
1,340 students attend H. L. Bourgeois High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of H. L. Bourgeois High School students are White, 30% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of H. L. Bourgeois High School?
H. L. Bourgeois High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does H. L. Bourgeois High School offer ?
H. L. Bourgeois High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is H. L. Bourgeois High School part of?
H. L. Bourgeois High School is part of Terrebonne Parish School District.
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