Summary:
The city of Gray, Louisiana has only one high school, H.L. Bourgeois High School, which serves students in grades 9-12. This school stands out as the sole provider of secondary education in the area, and its performance is compared to the broader Terrebonne Parish district and the state of Louisiana.
H.L. Bourgeois High School has a diverse student body, with a racial makeup of 49.82% White, 28.99% African American, 10.56% Hispanic, and smaller percentages of Asian, Native American, and multi-racial students. Over half (54.64%) of the school's 1,411 students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a significant portion of the population comes from economically disadvantaged backgrounds. Academically, the school performs well, with proficiency rates on state End-of-Course exams that generally exceed the district and state averages, particularly in Geometry and English I.
In the 2023-2024 school year, H.L. Bourgeois High School ranked 95th out of 333 Louisiana high schools and received a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger, an improvement from its previous 3-star rating. This suggests the school is making progress in its academic performance and overall quality, providing a solid educational foundation for its diverse student population. The school's high free/reduced lunch rate also highlights the need to provide additional support and resources for economically disadvantaged students, which the school may be addressing to ensure all students have the opportunity to succeed.
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