| Bogalusa School Board | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| District information | |
| Type | Public |
| Superintendent | Byron Hurst (since 2023) |
| Schools | Bogalusa High School, Central Elementary School, Byrd Avenue Primary School (formerly Byrd Avenue Elementary School) |
| Other information | |
| Website | Official Website |
Bogalusa School Board is a school district headquartered in Bogalusa, Louisiana, United States. Byron Hurst has been the superintendent since 2023.
The district serves the City of Bogalusa, Rio, and several unincorporated areas in Washington Parish.[1]
History
The school district was racially integrated prior to 1970. However, after 1970, the school's racial demographics shifted to approximately 60% white students and 40% black students.[2]
In 2013, a major grade level (educational stage) reconfiguration and school merger occurred, reducing the number of schools from five to three.[3]
Schools
The schools in the district are located in the City of Bogalusa.
| School Status | School Name |
|---|---|
| Currently Operating | Bogalusa High School |
| Currently Operating | Bogalusa Junior High School |
| Currently Operating | Central Elementary School |
| Currently Operating | Byrd Avenue Primary School (formerly Byrd Avenue Elementary School) |
| Former | Bogalusa High School West[2] |
| Former | Northside Elementary School |
| Former | Pleasant Hill Elementary School |
| Former | Superior Avenue Elementary School |
| Former | Denhamtown Elementary Pre-K |
References
- ↑ "2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Washington Parish, LA" (PDF). U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved July 12, 2022. - Text list
- 1 2 Reed, Roy (September 15, 1970). "Fight Closes Schools in Bogalusa, La". The New York Times. Retrieved July 13, 2018.
- ↑ "Breaux not giving up on city schools". Bogalusa Daily News. October 31, 2013. Retrieved July 13, 2018.
External links
- Official Website of Bogalusa City Schools
- Bogalusa City Schools Archive at the Wayback Machine (archive index)
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