Bastrop High School is a senior high school in Bastrop, Louisiana, United States. It is a part of the Morehouse Parish School Board.
Serving 879 students in grades 7-12, Bastrop High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤1% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 879 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in LA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤1% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 4% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bastrop High School's student population of 879 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 64 teachers has grown by 39% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
879 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
64 teachers
Colors
Red, Navy Blue
School Rankings
Bastrop High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,244 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bastrop High School is 0.20, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1241 out of 1244 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤1%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
4%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
11%
Black
89%
41%
White
7%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
83%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Rams
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bastrop High School's ranking?
Bastrop High School is ranked #1241 out of 1,244 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Bastrop High School often compared to?
Bastrop High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Beekman Charter School, Morehouse Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤1% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bastrop High School?
The graduation rate of Bastrop High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 83%.
How many students attend Bastrop High School?
879 students attend Bastrop High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Bastrop High School students are Black, 7% of students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bastrop High School?
Bastrop High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Bastrop High School offer ?
Bastrop High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bastrop High School part of?
Bastrop High School is part of Morehouse Parish School District.
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