Enrollment
656
Louisiana · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
46.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.3:1
vs 16.8:1 Louisiana avg
-15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
74.5%
vs 62.5% Louisiana avg
+19% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bogalusa High School compares with Louisiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bogalusa High School
Bogalusa High School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Bogalusa, Louisiana, enrolling 656 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of Louisiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 74.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 656 puts it in the larger third of Louisiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,330 scored Louisiana schools.
Against 294 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #50.
Its student body is led by African American (78%) and White (16%) (diversity index 37/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 328 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
13.3% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding City of Bogalusa School District spends $19,673 per pupil, 20% above the Louisiana average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 38.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 305 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 656 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Bogalusa's public schools, it stands alongside Northshore Charter School (428 students): Bogalusa High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.3:1 vs 18.6:1).
City of Bogalusa School District also operates Northshore Charter School (428 students) and Central Elementary School (416 students) alongside Bogalusa High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Bogalusa High School compares
Bogalusa High School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$19,673
per pupil, district-wide
- above Louisiana avg of $16,376
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for City of Bogalusa School District, which includes Bogalusa High School.
$19,673
Per student
+20%
vs Louisiana
Avg $16,376
+19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 27.2%
State 34.1%
Federal 38.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 428
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- 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.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Louisiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~656 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all schools in Bogalusa on the city page.
Is Bogalusa High School a good school?
Bogalusa High School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% of Louisiana schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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