For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 4,114 students in Bossier City, LA.
The top ranked public high schools in Bossier City, LA are Airline High School, Parkway High School and Bossier High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bossier City, LA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Louisiana public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 43% statewide average). High schools in Bossier City have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Louisiana public high schools.
Bossier City, LA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is more than the Louisiana average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Parkway High School, with 91% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Louisiana or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public high school average of 55% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Bossier City, LA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Airline High School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2801 Airline Drive
Bossier City, LA 71111
(318) 549-5080
Bossier City, LA 71111
(318) 549-5080
Grades: 8-12
| 2,021 students
Rank: #22.
Parkway High School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2010 Colleen Drive
Bossier City, LA 71112
(318) 759-2200
Bossier City, LA 71112
(318) 759-2200
Grades: 8-12
| 1,360 students
Rank: #33.
Bossier High School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
777 Bearkat Drive
Bossier City, LA 71111
(318) 549-6680
Bossier City, LA 71111
(318) 549-6680
Grades: 8-12
| 719 students
Rank: #44.
Johnny Gray Jones Youth Shelter & Detention Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4815 Shed Road
Bossier City, LA 71111
(318) 747-1459
Bossier City, LA 71111
(318) 747-1459
Grades: K-12
| 14 students
Bossier City, Louisiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Amikids Red River (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
2890 Douglas Dr
Bossier City, LA 71111
(318) 747-2224
Bossier City, LA 71111
(318) 747-2224
Grades: 4-12
| 33 students
Bossier Ps For Technology & Innovative Learning (Closed 2021)
Vocational School
1020 Innovation Drive
Bossier City, LA 71111
(318) 759-2900
Bossier City, LA 71111
(318) 759-2900
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Butler Educational Complex High School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
649 Wyche St
Bossier City, LA 71111
(318) 549-7080
Bossier City, LA 71111
(318) 549-7080
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
541 Detroit Street
Bossier City, LA 71111
(318) 549-7050
Bossier City, LA 71111
(318) 549-7050
Grades: PK-5
| 146 students
Charlotte Ann Mitchell Educational Center (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
1518 Cox St
Bossier City, LA 71111
(318) 549-6810
Bossier City, LA 71111
(318) 549-6810
Grades: K-12
| 56 students
Life Skills Center (Closed 2011)
Special Education School
415 Monroe St
Bossier City, LA 71111
(318) 549-6830
Bossier City, LA 71111
(318) 549-6830
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Northwest Supports & Services Center (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
5401 Shed Rd
Bossier City, LA 71111
(318) 741-5269
Bossier City, LA 71111
(318) 741-5269
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Bossier City, LA?
The top ranked public high schools in Bossier City, LA include Airline High School, Parkway High School and Bossier High School.
How many public high schools are located in Bossier City?
4 public high schools are located in Bossier City.
What is the racial composition of students in Bossier City?
Bossier City public high schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public high schools average of 55% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Bossier City are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Bossier City include: Parkway High School vs. Airline High School, Bossier High School vs. Airline High School
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