City Of Bogalusa School District
- For the 2020-21 school year, there are 4 public schools in City Of Bogalusa School District, serving 2,023 students. City Of Bogalusa School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Louisiana.
- Public schools in City Of Bogalusa School District have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 70% statewide average). This district's average testing ranking is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
- The top ranked public schools in City Of Bogalusa School District are Central Elementary School, Northshore Charter School and Bogalusa High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
- Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public school average of 55% (majority Black).
- The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is equal to the Louisiana public school average of 18:1.
Overview
| School District Name | City Of Bogalusa School District |
| School District Phone Number | (985) 281-2110 |
| School District Grades Offered | PK - 12 |
| 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (LA) |
| # of Schools | 4 Schools | 1,390 Schools |
| # of Students | 2,023 Students | 715,114 Students |
| # of Teachers | 115 Teachers | 40,276 Teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 |
District Comparison
- City Of Bogalusa School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 190 school districts in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018 school year.
- The school district's graduation rate of 70-74% has increased from 50-54% over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (LA) |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 33% | 64% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 33% | 70% |
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| Graduation Rate | 70-74% | 82% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
| Diversity Score | 0.48 | 0.61 |
| # of American Indian Students | 3 Students | 4,792 Students |
| % American Indian Students | n/a | 1% |
| # of Asian Students | 10 Students | 11,353 Students |
| % Asian Students | 1% | 2% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 63 Students | 49,532 Students |
| % Hispanic Students | 3% | 7% |
| # of Black Students | 1,359 Students | 311,575 Students |
| % Black Students | 67% | 43% |
| # of White Students | 539 Students | 319,574 Students |
| % White Students | 27% | 45% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | n/a | 549 Students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Two or more races Students | 49 Students | 17,739 Students |
| % of Two or more races Students | 2% | 2% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | 91 | 27,491 |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | 140 | 53,085 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | 179 | 54,599 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | 171 | 53,486 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | 159 | 55,409 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | 159 | 55,850 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | 182 | 55,472 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | 167 | 53,705 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | 151 | 52,938 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | 130 | 52,225 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | 139 | 56,540 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | 124 | 51,656 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | 111 | 47,514 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | 120 | 45,144 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | - | - |
Fiscal Data Comparison
- The revenue/student of $13,712 in this school district is less than the state average of $55,550. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
- The school district's spending/student of $13,533 is less than the state average of $52,602. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (LA) |
| Total Revenue | $29 MM | $41 MM |
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| Spending | $29 MM | $39 MM |
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| Revenue / Student | $13,712 | $55,550 |
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| Spending / Student | $13,533 | $52,602 |
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City Of Bogalusa School District Public Schools (2020-21)
- School (Math/Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- Central Elementary School Math: 45% | Reading: 41%
Rank: Bottom 50%420 Spartan's Avenue
Bogalusa, LA 70427
(985) 281-2232
Grades: 2-5 | 406 students
- Northshore Charter School Charter School
Math: 26% | Reading: 46%
Rank: Bottom 50%111 Walker Street
Bogalusa, LA 70427
(985) 732-0005
Grades: K-12 | 617 students
- Bogalusa High School Math: 30% | Reading: 43%
Rank: Bottom 50%100 M.j. Israel Drive
Bogalusa, LA 70427
(985) 281-2180
Grades: 6-12 | 696 students
- Byrd Avenue Primary School1600 Byrd Avenue
Bogalusa, LA 70427
(985) 281-2190
Grades: PK-1 | 304 students
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