Northshore Charter School

City of Bogalusa School District
111 Walker Street
Bogalusa, LA 70427
Charter School 458 Students
Other K - 9th
School Overview
Northshore Charter School, located at 111 Walker Street in Bogalusa, Louisiana, is a public charter institution dedicated to providing an alternative educational environment for students in the region. As a charter school, it operates with a degree of autonomy from the traditional school district, allowing it to implement specific academic programs and pedagogical approaches designed to meet the diverse needs of its student population. The school focuses on creating a structured yet supportive atmosphere aimed at fostering both academic growth and personal development for its scholars.

The school serves the Bogalusa community by prioritizing core academics alongside character building and civic responsibility. By offering a different model of instruction compared to traditional neighborhood schools, Northshore Charter seeks to engage students who may thrive in a specialized setting. The institution emphasizes the importance of community partnerships and parental involvement, aiming to create a collaborative environment that prepares students for success in higher education and their future careers.
458
Total Students
23.1
Full-Time Teachers
19.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
87.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    245 (53.5 %)
  • Black
    167 (36.5 %)
  • Hispanic
    21 (4.6 %)
  • Two or More
    17 (3.7 %)
  • Asian
    4 (0.9 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    3 (0.7 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.2 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Other
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Charter School
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: City of Bogalusa School District
Phone: (985)732-0005
Grade Range: K - 9th
Total Students: 458
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 23.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 19.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 391
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 11

* 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
Kindergarten 45
Grade 1 56
Grade 2 56
Grade 3 56
Grade 4 55
Grade 5 46
Grade 6 57
Grade 7 48
Grade 8 39
Gender Ratio
Nearby Others (Within 10 Miles)
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Special School District
27268 Hwy. 21
Angie, LA 70426 (8.1 miles away)
Not reported M - M