Bell City High School
785 Students
Other Pre-K - 12th
School Overview
Bell City High School, located in the rural community of Bell City, Louisiana, serves as a central pillar for the local student population. As part of the Calcasieu Parish Public School System, the school functions as a K-12 institution, providing a continuous educational experience for students from their early years through their senior year of high school. Its location on Highway 14 East places it at the heart of a close-knit agricultural area, where the school serves not just as a place of learning, but as a vital community hub that fosters strong connections between students, faculty, and local families.
The school is well-regarded for maintaining a small-town atmosphere that emphasizes personalized attention and a supportive environment. With its smaller student body compared to larger urban districts, Bell City High School is able to offer a range of academic and extracurricular opportunities—including athletics and various clubs—that encourage student engagement and school spirit. By blending traditional educational standards with the unique cultural landscape of southwestern Louisiana, the school prepares its graduates for post-secondary success while deeply rooting them in the values of their local community.
The school is well-regarded for maintaining a small-town atmosphere that emphasizes personalized attention and a supportive environment. With its smaller student body compared to larger urban districts, Bell City High School is able to offer a range of academic and extracurricular opportunities—including athletics and various clubs—that encourage student engagement and school spirit. By blending traditional educational standards with the unique cultural landscape of southwestern Louisiana, the school prepares its graduates for post-secondary success while deeply rooting them in the values of their local community.
785
Total Students
63.0
Full-Time Teachers
12.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
39.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 691 |
| Hispanic | 34 |
| Black | 27 |
| Two or More | 28 |
| American Indian | 4 |
| Pacific Islander | 1 |
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White691 (88.0%)
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Hispanic34 (4.3%)
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Two or More28 (3.6%)
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Black27 (3.4%)
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American Indian4 (0.5%)
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Pacific Islander1 (0.1%)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | Other |
| School Type: | Regular School |
| Charter Status:* | Public Non-Charter |
| Virtual Instruction: | No virtual instruction |
| Shared Time Status: | N/A |
| District: | Calcasieu Parish |
| Phone: | (337)217-4500 |
| Grade Range: | Pre-K - 12th |
| Total Students: | 785 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 63.0 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 12.5 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 266 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 44 |
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten
14
Kindergarten
40
Grade 1
53
Grade 2
67
Grade 3
50
Grade 4
68
Grade 5
65
Grade 6
67
Grade 7
63
Grade 8
68
Grade 9
63
Grade 10
67
Grade 11
48
Grade 12
52
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 14 |
| Kindergarten | 40 |
| Grade 1 | 53 |
| Grade 2 | 67 |
| Grade 3 | 50 |
| Grade 4 | 68 |
| Grade 5 | 65 |
| Grade 6 | 67 |
| Grade 7 | 63 |
| Grade 8 | 68 |
| Grade 9 | 63 |
| Grade 10 | 67 |
| Grade 11 | 48 |
| Grade 12 | 52 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 389 | 49.6% |
| Male | 396 | 50.4% |
Nearby Others (Within 10 Miles)
587 Students
Other Pre-K - 12th