Serving 723 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 14:1 is equal to the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 723 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- 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%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bossier High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Bossier High School's student population of 723 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has grown by 28% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
723 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
Colors
Green; White
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 0.62, 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
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
29%
11%
Black
54%
41%
White
10%
41%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
75-79%
83%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
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 83%.
How many students attend Bossier High School?
723 students attend Bossier High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Bossier High School students are Black, 29% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, 5% 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 14:1, which is equal to the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
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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