H. L. Bourgeois High School

1,289 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

H. L. Bourgeois High School, located in Gray, Louisiana, is a prominent public secondary school within the Terrebonne Parish School District. Serving students in grades 9 through 12, the school is known for its "Braves" pride and plays a significant role in the local Gray and Houma-area community. The campus facilities provide a comprehensive educational environment designed to support a wide range of academic, athletic, and extracurricular programs intended to prepare students for both post-secondary education and the workforce.

Beyond its core curriculum, H. L. Bourgeois is well-regarded for its active student life, which includes a variety of sports teams, competitive clubs, and vocational training opportunities. The school emphasizes a holistic approach to student development, encouraging participation in activities that foster leadership, teamwork, and school spirit. As a hub for the community, it remains a focal point for local events and serves as a key institution for educational growth in the region.

1,289

Total Students

74.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

69.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for H. L. Bourgeois High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	585
Hispanic	155
Black	380
Asian	14
Two or More	109
American Indian	46

White
585 (45.4%)
Black
380 (29.5%)
Hispanic
155 (12.0%)
Two or More
109 (8.5%)
American Indian
46 (3.6%)
Asian
14 (1.1%)

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:	Terrebonne Parish
Phone:	(985)303-4805
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,289
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	74.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	857
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	32

* 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 9 386

Grade 10 326

Grade 11 282

Grade 12 295