H. L. Bourgeois High School

1,411 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

H. L. Bourgeois High School, located in Gray, Louisiana, is a prominent public secondary school within the Terrebonne Parish School District. Serving students in grades 9 through 12, the school is known for its "Braves" pride and plays a significant role in the local Gray and Houma-area community. The campus facilities provide a comprehensive educational environment designed to support a wide range of academic, athletic, and extracurricular programs intended to prepare students for both post-secondary education and the workforce.

Beyond its core curriculum, H. L. Bourgeois is well-regarded for its active student life, which includes a variety of sports teams, competitive clubs, and vocational training opportunities. The school emphasizes a holistic approach to student development, encouraging participation in activities that foster leadership, teamwork, and school spirit. As a hub for the community, it remains a focal point for local events and serves as a key institution for educational growth in the region.

1,411

Total Students

62.7

Full-Time Teachers

22.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

63.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for H. L. Bourgeois High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	703
Hispanic	149
Black	409
Asian	21
Two or More	82
American Indian	47

White
703 (49.8 %)
Black
409 (29.0 %)
Hispanic
149 (10.6 %)
Two or More
82 (5.8 %)
American Indian
47 (3.3 %)
Asian
21 (1.5 %)

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:	Terrebonne Parish
Phone:	(985)872-3277
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,411
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	62.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	857
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	32

* 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 9 438

Grade 10 358

Grade 11 288

Grade 12 327