Serving 819 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Bell City High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 819 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 30% in LA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 41% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 49% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bell City High School's student population of 819 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
819 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bell City High School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,251 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bell City High School is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#371 out of 1251 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
5%
11%
Black
4%
41%
White
86%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
83%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bell City High School's ranking?
Bell City High School is ranked #371 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Bell City High School often compared to?
Bell City High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Iowa High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bell City High School?
The graduation rate of Bell City High School is 90%, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 83%.
How many students attend Bell City High School?
819 students attend Bell City High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Bell City High School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bell City High School?
Bell City High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Bell City High School offer ?
Bell City High School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Bell City High School part of?
Bell City High School is part of Calcasieu Parish School District.
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