The reported proficiency rate for Science is 0%.
Original Research by School Decision on Bossier High School
Bossier High School, a regular public school serving eighth through twelfth grade in the Bossier Parish school system, sits within the Bossier City community. The school enrolls a student body that is predominantly Black and Hispanic, with a much smaller share of white students, and very small numbers of Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, and multiracial students. A substantial majority of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, which places the school in a context of high economic need.
State testing data for the school is available only for the eighth grade, and it is sparse and quite old, from the school year that ended in 2015. In math, English language arts, and social studies, the proportion of eighth graders scoring at the proficient level fell within the lowest possible range reported. In science, no student scored at that level. Because the data comes from a single grade level over a decade ago, and because the state’s assessment standards have changed since then, these results provide an extremely thin basis for understanding current academic performance. The school serves grades eight through twelve, and state testing for high school grades typically uses different assessments, but no such results were available in the data provided. A parent seeking a clear picture of current achievement would likely need to consult more recent school-level reports directly from the Louisiana Department of Education or from the school itself.
Enrollment is largest in the ninth grade and declines slightly through the upper grades, a pattern that can reflect students moving, dropping out, or transferring to other options. No data was provided on the graduation rate, chronic absenteeism, or student discipline, which leaves significant gaps in understanding how well the school supports students through to completion.
The housing market in the zip code served by the school shows home values that are modestly above the statewide benchmark and below the national benchmark, with a typical home price that requires a moderately high income to afford comfortably. Rents have been rising faster than home values, and a typical rent represents a manageable share of a median household income, though that income figure is national rather than specific to this area. The national unemployment rate has been steady at a low level, and mortgage rates have declined somewhat from a peak earlier in the year, which matters for any family considering buying a home near the school.
Bossier City itself is a mix of residential, commercial, and industrial development closely tied to its sister city Shreveport across the Red River. The economy is heavily shaped by Barksdale Air Force Base, a major employer and strategic military installation, as well as three riverboat casinos and Louisiana Downs racino. Tourism and gaming have financed a number of municipal improvements, including the Louisiana Boardwalk shopping promenade, the CenturyLink Center arena, and the Arthur Ray Teague Parkway along the riverfront. Manufacturing in petroleum and wood products also plays a role. The city has seen steady population growth over decades. The built environment is largely flat and car-dependent, with schools distributed across zoning districts rather than concentrated in a single downtown campus.
No parent-relevant changes to the Bossier Parish school district were found in publicly reported sources, so the district appears to have been stable in terms of policy or programming shifts in the recent period.
For a family considering this school, the picture is one of high economic need among the student body, a long-ago and very low snapshot of eighth-grade test performance, and a community economy that depends heavily on a military base and casino tourism. The gaps in recent academic data and the absence of a graduation rate mean that a thorough evaluation would require seeking out more current information from the school or district. The school is a regular public high school, not a charter or magnet, and it serves a grade band that includes the high school years, so parents would expect a standard Louisiana diploma pathway. The setting is urban and growing, with a housing market that is moderately priced relative to national averages but with rising rental costs.
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