Bogalusa High School

City of Bogalusa School District
100 M.J. Israel Drive
Bogalusa, LA 70427
705 Students
High School 7th - 12th
School Overview
Bogalusa High School, located at 100 M.J. Israel Drive in Bogalusa, Louisiana, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Bogalusa City School District. As the home of the "Lumberjacks," the school holds a central place in the local community, emphasizing a commitment to academic growth, extracurricular participation, and school spirit. The facility is designed to support a traditional high school curriculum while fostering an environment where students can engage in sports, arts, and career-readiness programs intended to prepare them for life after graduation.

The school operates with a focus on student development and community engagement within Washington Parish. By providing a range of academic pathways and athletic opportunities, Bogalusa High aims to cultivate a sense of identity and pride among its student body. As a pillar of the Bogalusa educational landscape, the institution strives to support local youth through its faculty, staff, and diverse school programming, aiming to equip students with the necessary skills to succeed in higher education or the workforce.
705
Total Students
46.3
Full-Time Teachers
15.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
87.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Black
    536 (76.0 %)
  • White
    119 (16.9 %)
  • Hispanic
    25 (3.5 %)
  • Two or More
    22 (3.1 %)
  • Asian
    2 (0.3 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.1 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: City of Bogalusa School District
Phone: (985)281-2180
Grade Range: 7th - 12th
Total Students: 705
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 46.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 593
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 24

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 7 88
Grade 8 93
Grade 9 157
Grade 10 125
Grade 11 127
Grade 12 115
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Varnado High School
Washington Parish
309 Students
25543 Washington Street
Varnado, LA 70467 (8.0 miles away)
High School 6th - 12th