Bell City High School

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.
785
Total Students
63.0
Full-Time Teachers
12.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
39.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bell City High School
Demographic Student Count
White691
Hispanic34
Black27
Two or More28
American Indian4
Pacific Islander1
  • White
    691 (88.0%)
  • Hispanic
    34 (4.3%)
  • Two or More
    28 (3.6%)
  • Black
    27 (3.4%)
  • American Indian
    4 (0.5%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (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

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Bell City High School
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten14
Kindergarten40
Grade 153
Grade 267
Grade 350
Grade 468
Grade 565
Grade 667
Grade 763
Grade 868
Grade 963
Grade 1067
Grade 1148
Grade 1252
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Bell City High School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female38949.6%
Male39650.4%