Buras High School serves 856 students in grades Prekindergarten-12.
Minority enrollment was 39% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
856 students
Total Classroom Teachers (04-05)
56 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
16%
2%
Hispanic
n/a
11%
Black
22%
41%
White
61%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Buras High School?
856 students attend Buras High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Buras High School students are White, 22% of students are Black, 16% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Buras High School offer ?
Buras High School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Buras High School part of?
Buras High School is part of Plaquemines Parish School District.
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