Parkway High School
- Parkway High School serves 1,301 students in grades 8-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 73% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 63%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 73% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 69%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 55%.
Top Placements
Parkway High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Parkway High School's student population of 1,301 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 68 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 8-12 |
| Total Students | 1,301 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 68 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Parkway High School's student:teacher ratio of 19:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Parkway High School is 0.54, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.36. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (LA) |
| Overall School Rank | #424 out of 1,277 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 73% | 63% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 73% | 69% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 7% | 6% |
| Black | 24% | 44% |
| White | 63% | 45% |
| Two or more races | 5% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.54 | 0.36 |
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| Graduation Rate | 88% | 79% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 27% | 60% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 3% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Bossier Parish School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, LA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Parkway High School is Captain Shreve High School (4.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Elm Grove Middle School (3.1 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Curtis Elementary School (0.9 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Bossier City Curtis Elementary School Grades: 4-5 | 419 students
0.9 miles
5600 Barksdale Boulevard
Bossier City, LA 71112
(318)549-6450 0.9 4-5 419 - Bossier City Elm Grove Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 966 students
3.1 miles
4301 Panther Drive
Bossier City, LA 71112
(318)759-2400 3.1 6-8 966 - Bossier City Sun City Elementary School Grades: K-3 | 557 students
3.2 miles
4230 Van Deeman Street
Bossier City, LA 71112
(318)549-7000 3.2 K-3 557 - Shreveport Riverside Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 458 students
3.7 miles
625 Dixie Garden Drive
Shreveport, LA 71105
(318)865-3576 3.7 PK-5 458 - Shreveport University Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 1033 students
3.7 miles
9900 Smitherman Drive
Shreveport, LA 71115
(318)797-2240 3.7 PK-5 1033
School Reviews
| 2 Parkway has had too many suicides. They have a major problem with bullying and drugs. - Posted by Student/Alumni - kinko |
| 5 Parkway High School is a excellent environment for diversity within the student body, athletics, and other activities like band and I feel that academics equal or exceed the surrounding schools. Drugs and alcohol have not been an issue for any of my children that have attended (the resistance to this starts in the home). GO Panthers! - Posted by Parent - robin |
| 2 Parkway had 3 suicides last year. The environment completely suffocates a kid. Drugs and alcohol are a major problem. Made a big mistake sending my kid there. - Posted by Parent - boss4 |
| 5 I recommend this school because out of all the schools I've attend, and I have attend a lot of schools, this school was the best school I have ever went to. All the parents of the students are highly involved with their childs academics. We score very high in state test. We're actually the second highest, right behind Magnet high school. All the extracurricular activities are very fun. There is an availability of music, art, and sports. We are always going tho the play-offs and championships. Parkway high school is the greatest school to attend. I am proud to be a Parkway Panther. - Posted by Student/Alumni - bklyn |
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