City Of Bogalusa School District

1705 Sullivan Drive
Bogalusa, LA 70427-5865
(District boundaries shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

City Of Bogalusa School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Louisiana for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,810 students in City Of Bogalusa School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
Public Schools in City Of Bogalusa School District have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public school average of 59% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (LA)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,331 Schools
# Students
1,810 Students
708,663 Students
# Teachers
154 Teachers
48,945 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

City Of Bogalusa School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 177 school districts in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 77% has increased from 70-74% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (LA)
#137 out of 187 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
15%
34%
19%
42%
7%
27%
77%
83%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.53
0.65
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
5%
11%
% Black
63%
41%
% White
26%
41%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $19,045 is higher than the state median of $15,176. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,487 is higher than the state median of $14,514. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (LA)
Total Revenue
$35 MM
$10,755 MM
Spending
$32 MM
$10,286 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,045
$15,176
Spending / Student
$17,487
$14,514

Best City Of Bogalusa School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Northshore Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
111 Walker Street
Bogalusa, LA 70427
(985) 732-0005
Gr: K-9 | 467 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #22.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
420 Spartan's Avenue
Bogalusa, LA 70427
(985) 281-2232
Gr: 3-6 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #33.
Bogalusa High School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
100 M.j. Israel Drive
Bogalusa, LA 70427
(985) 281-2180
Gr: 7-12 | 698 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: n/an/a
1600 Byrd Avenue
Bogalusa, LA 70427
(985) 281-2190
Gr: PK-2 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 83%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to City Of Bogalusa School District?
City Of Bogalusa School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,810 students.
What is the rank of City Of Bogalusa School District?
City Of Bogalusa School District is ranked #143 out of 177 school districts in Louisiana (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Louisiana school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in City Of Bogalusa School District?
63% of City Of Bogalusa School District students are Black, 26% of students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of City Of Bogalusa School District?
City Of Bogalusa School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What is City Of Bogalusa School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,487 is higher than the state median of $14,514. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,810 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 74%
  • : 77% (Top 50% in LA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15% (Btm 50%)
  • : 19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 7% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

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