Serving 742 students in grades 9-12, Brusly High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 742 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in LA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Brusly High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Brusly High School's student population of 742 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
742 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Brusly 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 Brusly High School is 0.57, 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
#330 out of 1251 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
6%
11%
Black
41%
41%
White
51%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
83%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Brusly High School's ranking?
Brusly High School is ranked #330 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Brusly High School often compared to?
Brusly High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Port Allen High School, Brusly Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Brusly High School?
The graduation rate of Brusly High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 83%.
How many students attend Brusly High School?
742 students attend Brusly High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Brusly High School students are White, 41% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Brusly High School?
Brusly High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Brusly High School offer ?
Brusly High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Brusly High School part of?
Brusly High School is part of West Baton Rouge Parish School District.
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