Bell City High School

School Overview
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.
819
Total Students
48.3
Full-Time Teachers
17.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
37.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bell City High School
Demographic Student Count
White708
Hispanic37
Black36
Two or More32
American Indian6
  • White
    708 (86.4 %)
  • Hispanic
    37 (4.5 %)
  • Black
    36 (4.4 %)
  • Two or More
    32 (3.9 %)
  • American Indian
    6 (0.7 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Other
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: Calcasieu Parish
Phone: (337)217-4500
Grade Range: Pre-K - 12th
Total Students: 819
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 48.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 17.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 266
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 44
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 13
Kindergarten 71
Grade 1 64
Grade 2 64
Grade 3 61
Grade 4 66
Grade 5 58
Grade 6 67
Grade 7 62
Grade 8 68
Grade 9 50
Grade 10 65
Grade 11 62
Grade 12 48

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Bell City High School
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten13
Kindergarten71
Grade 164
Grade 264
Grade 361
Grade 466
Grade 558
Grade 667
Grade 762
Grade 868
Grade 950
Grade 1065
Grade 1162
Grade 1248
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Bell City High School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female41951.2%
Male40048.8%