Bossier High School

777 Bearkat Drive
Bossier City, LA 71111

654 Students

High School 8th - 12th

School Overview

Bossier High School, located at 777 Bearkat Drive in Bossier City, Louisiana, serves as a cornerstone of the Bossier Parish School District. As one of the area's longest-standing educational institutions, the school is deeply rooted in the local community and is recognized by its mascot, the "Bearkat." The campus serves a diverse student body, offering a comprehensive academic curriculum alongside a wide array of extracurricular opportunities, including athletics, arts, and various student-led organizations that aim to foster school spirit and student engagement.

Beyond its academic offerings, Bossier High is noted for its commitment to preparing students for life after graduation, whether that involves pursuing higher education, entering the workforce, or joining the military. The school emphasizes a culture of community and pride, often acting as a hub for local events and town traditions. Through a combination of rigorous coursework and active student life, the institution strives to provide a supportive environment that encourages both personal growth and academic success for all its students.

654

Total Students

39.5

Full-Time Teachers

16.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

80.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bossier High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	70
Hispanic	197
Black	355
Asian	5
Two or More	22
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	4

Black
355 (54.3%)
Hispanic
197 (30.1%)
White
70 (10.7%)
Two or More
22 (3.4%)
Asian
5 (0.8%)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.6%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Bossier Parish
Phone:	(318)549-6680
Grade Range:	8th - 12th
Total Students:	654
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	492
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	37

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 215

Grade 10 151

Grade 11 143

Grade 12 145