BELL CITY HIGH SCHOOL

Bell City High School is a Title I public school that is part of the Calcasieu Parish school district, located in Bell City, LA with about 760 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 45 teachers, Bell City High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Bell City High School, located in the rural community of Bell City, Louisiana, serves as a central pillar for the local student population. As part of the Calcasieu Parish Public School System, the school functions as a K-12 institution, providing a continuous educational experience for students from their early years through their senior year of high school. Its location on Highway 14 East places it at the heart of a close-knit agricultural area, where the school serves not just as a place of learning, but as a vital community hub that fosters strong connections between students, faculty, and local families.

The school is well-regarded for maintaining a small-town atmosphere that emphasizes personalized attention and a supportive environment. With its smaller student body compared to larger urban districts, Bell City High School is able to offer a range of academic and extracurricular opportunities—including athletics and various clubs—that encourage student engagement and school spirit. By blending traditional educational standards with the unique cultural landscape of southwestern Louisiana, the school prepares its graduates for post-secondary success while deeply rooting them in the values of their local community.

For more information, contact Bell City High School at (337) 217-4500 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.