Airline High School

2801 Airline Drive
Bossier City, LA 71111

2,021 Students

High School 8th - 12th

School Overview

Airline High School, located on Airline Drive in Bossier City, Louisiana, is a prominent secondary institution serving the Bossier Parish School District. As one of the largest and most well-known high schools in the area, it carries a long-standing tradition of academic, athletic, and extracurricular excellence. The school is known for its "Viking" spirit and maintains a comprehensive curriculum that prepares students for post-secondary success through a variety of advanced placement courses, career and technical education programs, and specialized academic pathways.

Beyond its classroom offerings, Airline High School is widely recognized for its robust athletics program and active student body. The school fosters a strong sense of community through numerous clubs, organizations, and spirit-focused events that define the "Viking" experience. By balancing a rigorous academic environment with a diverse range of student activities, Airline High School remains a central hub for educational and personal development within the Bossier City community.

2,021

Total Students

99.4

Full-Time Teachers

20.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

51.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Airline High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	846
Hispanic	209
Black	837
Asian	61
Two or More	61
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	6

White
846 (41.9 %)
Black
837 (41.4 %)
Hispanic
209 (10.3 %)
Asian
61 (3.0 %)
Two or More
61 (3.0 %)
Pacific Islander
6 (0.3 %)
American Indian
1 (0.0 %)

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:	Bossier Parish
Phone:	(318)549-5080
Grade Range:	8th - 12th
Total Students:	2,021
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	99.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	913
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	120

* 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 9 528

Grade 10 525

Grade 11 459

Grade 12 509