Plain Dealing High School

Bossier Parish
300 East Vance Street
Plain Dealing, LA 71064
301 Students
Other Pre-K - 12th
School Overview
Plain Dealing High School, located in the small town of Plain Dealing, Louisiana, serves as a central educational institution within the Bossier Parish School District. As a rural school, it functions as a pillar of the local community, providing comprehensive education for students ranging from junior high to high school levels. The school is known for fostering a close-knit environment where students benefit from smaller class sizes and a dedicated faculty focused on personalized academic support and student development.

Beyond academics, Plain Dealing High School maintains a strong emphasis on extracurricular activities, including athletics and various student organizations, which play a vital role in building school spirit and student engagement. The school’s athletic teams, often referred to as the Lions, are a significant source of community pride, frequently uniting the town during sporting events. Committed to preparing students for life after graduation, the school balances traditional educational standards with a supportive culture aimed at helping youth navigate their future career paths and collegiate aspirations.
301
Total Students
33.0
Full-Time Teachers
9.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
69.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    156 (51.8 %)
  • Black
    130 (43.2 %)
  • Two or More
    12 (4.0 %)
  • Hispanic
    3 (1.0 %)
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: Bossier Parish
Phone: (318)759-2700
Grade Range: Pre-K - 12th
Total Students: 301
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 33.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 9.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 192
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 17

* 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
Pre-Kindergarten 11
Kindergarten 33
Grade 1 23
Grade 2 13
Grade 3 28
Grade 4 23
Grade 5 19
Grade 6 28
Grade 7 17
Grade 8 21
Grade 9 18
Grade 10 21
Grade 11 15
Grade 12 31
Gender Ratio