Bastrop High School

402 Highland Avenue
Bastrop, LA 71220
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 879 students in grades 7-12, Bastrop High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 4% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 879 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • : 80-84% (Btm 50% in LA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 4% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10% (Btm 50%)
  • : 4% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Bastrop High School's student population of 879 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 64 teachers has grown by 39% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
879 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
64 teachers
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School Rankings

Bastrop High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,251 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bastrop High School is 0.20, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (LA)
#1236 out of 1251 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Bastrop High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
4%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Bastrop High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
10%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Bastrop High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Louisiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
4%
27%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Bastrop High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Bastrop High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Bastrop High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
2%
11%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Bastrop High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
89%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Bastrop High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
7%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Bastrop High School and the percentage of White public school students in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Bastrop High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Bastrop High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Louisiana.
0.20
This chart displays the diversity score of Bastrop High School and the public school average diversity score of Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
80-84%
83%
This chart displays graduation rate of Bastrop High School and public school graduation rate of Louisiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Bastrop High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
6%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Bastrop High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bastrop High School's ranking?
Bastrop High School is ranked #1236 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Bastrop High School often compared to?
Bastrop High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Beekman Charter School, Morehouse Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
4% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bastrop High School?
The graduation rate of Bastrop High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 83%.
How many students attend Bastrop High School?
879 students attend Bastrop High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Bastrop High School students are Black, 7% of students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bastrop High School?
Bastrop High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Bastrop High School offer ?
Bastrop High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Bastrop High School part of?
Bastrop High School is part of Morehouse Parish School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 879 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • : 80-84% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 4% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10% (Btm 50%)
  • : 4% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

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