High Schools in Bossier Parish

The Bossier Parish school district in Louisiana is home to 5 high schools that serve students in grades 9-12. While the schools share similar graduation and dropout rates, there is a stark contrast in their academic performance, with Benton High School consistently ranking among the top high schools in the state and Bossier High School struggling in the bottom 10% of Louisiana high schools.

Benton High School stands out as the top performer, ranking 27th out of 329 schools in the state and receiving a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school boasts exceptional test scores, with 84-90% of students proficient or better in core subjects. In contrast, Bossier High School has significantly lower test scores, with only 32-40% proficiency in core subjects, contributing to its 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While the 4-year graduation rates and dropout rates are similar across all 5 high schools, the data reveals a concerning trend of high chronic absenteeism, ranging from 24.6% to 24.6% across the district. Additionally, the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch varies significantly, from 30.29% at Benton High School to 80.5% at Bossier High School, suggesting that socioeconomic factors may be contributing to the disparities in academic performance observed in the Bossier Parish high schools.