Bossier High School

Bossier High School

Public High School | Grade 8-12
777 Bearkat Dr,  Bossier City, LA
Bossier Parish Public Schools
4.0
4.2
723 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
David W. Thrash
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Average SAT Score
930
Average ACT Score
21
Math Proficiency
12%
Reading Proficiency
27%
Average GPA
3.3
Graduation Rate
77%

Niche Grade

C
Academics
A-
Teachers
B-
College Prep
B
Administration
C+
Resources/Facilities
B-
Clubs and Activities
A-
Sports
B+
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.3
Reading Proficiency
27%
Math Proficiency
12%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
50
Full Time Teachers
50
Teachers in First or Second Year
9%
College Prep
Average SAT
930
Math
450
Verbal
480
Average ACT
21
Math
19
English
21
Reading
21
Science
21
Number of AP Courses
6
AP Pass Rate
4.9%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Average
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

English
20%
State Average
10%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
219:1

Student Diversity

Female
50.5%
Male
49.5%
Black
54.1%
Hispanic
27.1%
White
13.1%
Two or more races
4%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Northwestern State University of Louisiana 90 Students
Louisiana Tech University 89 Students
Louisiana State University 74 Students
Grambling State University 68 Students
Bossier Parish Community College 58 Students
University of Louisiana - Monroe 54 Students
University of Louisiana at Lafayette 51 Students
Southern University & A&M College 49 Students
Louisiana State University - Shreveport 46 Students
University of New Orleans 25 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 31 Students
Psychology 25 Students
Business 23 Students
Biology 15 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 15 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 15 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 12 Students
Pre-Law Studies 12 Students
Small Business Management 12 Students
Computer Science 9 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.0 59 Reviews
5.0 Alum
7/16/2024
Bossier high school has to best teachers and staff and the teacher are very understanding. The principal does her job appropriately.
4.0 Senior
3/27/2023
I personally have had a great experience At Bossier High school. Everyone is great. I have had a lot of help from teachers when needed. Playing soccer with my friends was great I really loved the coaches. Everyone is family.
5.0 Junior
2/18/2023
Bossier High school has been a rollercoaster for me. There are moments that are amazing, but like everything else it has flaws. Nevertheless, it is a great school that continues changing for the better
GreatSchools Reviews
4.2 5 Reviews
5.0 parent
8/10/2017
Great school! Gives you the chance to apply yourself. Counselors, and teachers work with you and want you to succeed!
5.0 student
4/10/2015
I absolutely love Bossier High School! I am a sophomore here and there is no other school I'd rather be at. I don't believe there is a bigger family-like school than us! People make discriminatory comments about us but have a lack of knowledge about us. Our organizations, clubs, and even honor/AP cl...
5.0 student
1/27/2015
I love bossier high school its a great place to be its not as bad as people make it out to look. We have loving teachers and a passionate principal Mr.thrash who is beyond amazing. Bossier is hidden gem in bossier city you go to these other schools but none can compare to bearkat pride.
5.0 other
7/8/2014
I'm currently a junior here and is 1 of the best I've ever been enlisted in and that's saying something because I have a military family so I experience alot of high schools. Sure bossier high USE to be a bad schools but since 2008 it's taken a dramatic improvement. It's not hard to fit in and the t...

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Bossier High School is a public school for students in grades 8-12 in Bossier City, LA and is served by the Bossier Parish Public Schools in Louisiana. The school has a total enrollment of 723 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 12% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 27% are proficient in reading. Bossier High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.3, the graduation rate is 77%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 930 and an ACT score of 21. The average home value in this area is $78,880. Discover additional schools in the area, like Caddo Parish Magnet High School, Airline High School, C.E. Byrd High School, and more. Learn more about what Bossier City has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Bossier High School.

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