Bell City High School in Bell City, LA

At a glance

Reported students

785

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

63.04

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

12.5:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

PK–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Louisiana other enrollment

87th percentile

Compared with 107 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

374

Bell City High School: 785 reported students.

State peer staffing position

59th percentile

12.5:1 reported; state peer median 11.8:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students: 760
Teachers (FTE): 54.31
Student–teacher ratio: 14:1

What the reported data says about Bell City High School

Bell City High School is a public combined / other school serving grades PK–12 in Bell City. It is one of 55 current school records connected to Calcasieu Parish. NCES reports 785 students for 2024–25.

Among 107 combined / other schools in Louisiana with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 364 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 87th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.5:1, close to the Louisiana median of 11.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (88%) and Hispanic or Latino (4.3%). English learners represent 1.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 14.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Bell City High School

1How do the reported 12.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 63.04 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 1.2%
Students with disabilities: 14.5%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 39.5%
Lunch program: Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 2
Nurses (FTE): 0.35
Psychologists (FTE): 0
Social workers (FTE): 0

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White88%
Hispanic4.3%
Black3.4%
Asian0%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
Multiracial3.6%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

AP student enrollment

No students enrolled reported

Gifted and talented

Offered

Computer science

Not reported as offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

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Public schools near Bell City High School

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

School	Grades	Students	Distance
Lacassine High School Other · Jefferson Davis Parish	PK–12	587	8.6 mi
J. I. Watson Elementary School Elementary · Calcasieu Parish	PK–05	531	8.8 mi
Iowa High School High · Calcasieu Parish	06–12	1,007	9.5 mi

Frequently asked questions about Bell City High School

What grades does Bell City High School serve?

Bell City High School reports grades PK–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school in Calcasieu Parish.

How many students attend Bell City High School?

Bell City High School reported 785 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 87th percentile among 107 Louisiana combined or other schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 760 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Bell City High School?

The calculated ratio is 12.5:1, based on 785 students and 63.04 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Louisiana median for the same school level is 11.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Bell City High School a public, charter, or magnet school?

Bell City High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Calcasieu Parish attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of Bell City High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

39.5% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is Bell City High School in?

Bell City High School is part of Calcasieu Parish, based in Lake Charles, LA, which operates 55 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Bell City High School?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Lacassine High School (8.6 mi), J. I. Watson Elementary School (8.8 mi), Iowa High School (9.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.