- Enrollment
- 428
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bogalusa, LA
Bogalusa High School
Federal NCES profile for Bogalusa High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220024000103
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bogalusa High School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% of Louisiana schools.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Bogalusa · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.3:1
- small classes for Louisiana
- 74.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Bogalusa High School has class sizes smaller than 71% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bogalusa High School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Bogalusa, LA.
School address
District: City of Bogalusa School District · Louisiana
NCES ID 220024000103 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Bogalusa High School held near 698 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 46.3 → 62.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 220024000103 · Bogalusa, LA Other · MID · TRAD
656 enr · 14.3:1 · 74.5% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Northshore Charter School (428 students)
Bogalusa High School held near 698 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 46.3 → 62.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Bogalusa High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Bogalusa High School
656 students
- Northshore Cha
Northshore Charter School
428 students
- Central Elemen
Central Elementary School
416 students
- Byrd Avenue Pr
Byrd Avenue Primary School
303 students
What this shows Bogalusa High School reports 656 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bogalusa High School compares
Bogalusa High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Louisiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Louisiana | Louisiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.3:1 | ▼ 15% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.5% | ▲ 19% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 656 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
656
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
74.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% above the Louisiana average of 62.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 29% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 71% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$21,068
per pupil, district-wide
- above Louisiana avg of $16,812
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 328 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
255
in-school suspensions + 50 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 38.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 46.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 77.6%
White 15.5%
Hispanic or Latino 3.5%
Two or More 2.6%
Asian 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 77.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.2, Bogalusa High School is less mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for City of Bogalusa School District reports $21,068 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bogalusa High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northshore Charter School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Byrd Avenue Primary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bogalusa High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 416
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 303
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar other schools in Bogalusa
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~656 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bogalusa High School
How many students attend Bogalusa High School?
Bogalusa High School has 656 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bogalusa, LA. CCD year-over-year: 705 (2022-23) → 698 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bogalusa High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bogalusa High School is 14.3:1, which is 15% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 9% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bogalusa High School?
74.5% of students at Bogalusa High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bogalusa High School?
The largest demographic group at Bogalusa High School is African American at 77.6% of enrollment, in Bogalusa, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bogalusa High School?
Bogalusa High School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bogalusa High School rank among schools in Bogalusa?
By Resource Investment Index, Bogalusa High School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Bogalusa, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in City of Bogalusa School District?
Besides Bogalusa High School, City of Bogalusa School District also operates Northshore Charter School (428 students), Central Elementary School (416 students), and Byrd Avenue Primary School (303 students). See the City of Bogalusa School District district page for the complete list.