Parkway High School

Summary:

Parkway High School is a public high school in Bossier City, Louisiana, serving 1,360 students in grades 8-12. The school stands out for its diverse student population, strong academic performance, and positive trends in its statewide ranking.

Parkway High School has a more racially balanced student body compared to nearby schools, with 56.25% White, 26.84% African American, 8.46% Hispanic, and 1.76% Asian students. The school consistently outperforms the Bossier Parish and Louisiana state averages on End-of-Course (EOC) exams, with 80% of students proficient or better in LEAP/English II, compared to 76% for Bossier Parish and 66% for the state. Parkway High School also ranks highly among Louisiana high schools for various student subgroups, including 74th out of 260 for African American students, 35th out of 113 for Hispanic students, and 58th out of 165 for special education students.

While Parkway High School performs well academically, the nearby Bossier High School and Airline High School have more diverse student populations and lower academic performance. For example, Bossier High School had only 31% of students proficient or better in LEAP/Algebra I, compared to 63% at Parkway. Additionally, Parkway High School has seen an increase in the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting it is serving a growing population of students from lower-income families, which may impact academic performance and resource needs.


Detail:

Public 8-12

 2010 Colleen Drive
       Bossier City, LA  71112


(318) 759-2200

District: Bossier Parish

SchoolDigger Rank:
107th of 333 Louisiana High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,549 Help


Feeder schools for Parkway High School:

Elementary:    Bellaire Elementary School
    Curtis Elementary School
    Elm Grove Elementary School
    Sun City Elementary School
Middle:    Elm Grove Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  19.6 Help
Number of students:  1,360

Racial breakdown:

White:
56.3%
African American:
26.8%
Hispanic:
8.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  48.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Parkway High School ranks better than 67.9% of high schools in Louisiana. It also ranks 3rd among 5 ranked high schools in the Bossier Parish School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 66.54. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (56.3%), African American (26.8%), Hispanic (8.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 48.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Parkway High School is 19.6, which is the 2nd best among 5 high schools in the Bossier Parish School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Parkway High School is $12,549. 2 high schools in the Bossier Parish School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Parkway High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Parkway High School 107th of 333 Louisiana public high schools. (See Parkway High School in the ranking list.)

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Bossier Parish:

SchoolDigger ranks Bossier Parish 49th of 122 Louisiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Parkway High School

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Rank History for all students at Parkway High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 75.40 54th 290 81.4%
2008 66.24 94th 291 67.7%
2009 69.85 69th 301 77.1%
2010 67.21 88th 297 70.4%
2011 63.52 119th 300 60.3%
2012 64.49 121st 310 61.0%
2013 71.80 59th 312 81.1%
2014 65.47 97th 309 68.6%
2015 63.57 114th 312 63.5%
2016 63.72 108th 297 63.6%
2017 74.72 52nd 297 82.5%
2018 60.77 111th 302 63.2%
2019 69.47 85th 313 72.8%
2021 69.93 75th 322 76.7%
2022 73.24 66th 326 79.8%
2023 75.00 52nd 321 83.8%
2024 66.54 107th 333 67.9%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Parkway High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 54.62 15th 30 50.0%
2021 37.21 29th 39 25.6%
2022 47.45 27th 47 42.6%
2023 61.49 16th 50 68.0%
2024 42.79 38th 63 39.7%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Parkway High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 62.19 18th 50 64.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Parkway High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 74.89 19th 122 84.4%
2021 76.65 21st 135 84.4%
2022 71.00 27th 139 80.6%
2023 77.12 21st 138 84.8%
2024 55.99 58th 165 64.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Parkway High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 61.18 102nd 301 66.1%
2021 59.85 108th 285 62.1%
2022 60.54 113th 322 64.9%
2023 70.04 63rd 321 80.4%
2024 58.84 116th 328 64.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Parkway High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 69.84 83rd 292 71.6%
2021 66.47 92nd 288 68.1%
2022 69.61 90th 311 71.1%
2023 73.17 65th 308 78.9%
2024 62.20 124th 308 59.7%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at Parkway High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 55.50 8th 16 50.0%
2021 68.16 5th 14 64.3%
2022 59.99 8th 14 42.9%
2023 63.86 8th 18 55.6%
2024 68.27 5th 20 75.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Parkway High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 69.27 85th 291 70.8%
2021 73.84 57th 292 80.5%
2022 76.56 50th 301 83.4%
2023 73.53 58th 306 81.0%
2024 67.98 90th 315 71.4%
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Rank History for African American students at Parkway High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 73.80 34th 233 85.4%
2021 62.46 73rd 243 70.0%
2022 66.27 58th 256 77.3%
2023 64.45 65th 252 74.2%
2024 61.51 74th 260 71.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Parkway High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 70.11 21st 78 73.1%
2021 58.37 36th 92 60.9%
2022 70.50 24th 103 76.7%
2023 78.21 13th 107 87.9%
2024 65.66 35th 113 69.0%
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Rank History for White students at Parkway High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 59.52 96th 249 61.4%
2021 68.82 49th 245 80.0%
2022 70.81 51st 250 79.6%
2023 73.93 54th 249 78.3%
2024 62.10 88th 248 64.5%
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Data source: test scores: Louisiana Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Louisiana Dept of Education

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by a parent
Friday, January 12, 2018

Open Quote Parkway has a wonderful JROTC program and athletic department. Had 2 son's who went there while stationed with the Air Force. One came in as a Freshmen and graduated 4 years later as class Valedictorian with a 4.0 and scoring 32 on ACT. The opportunity to learn is there if you take it. The soccer program was ignored at one time while everything went to football, however in the last two years (2016-17) with the introduction of a new soccer coach the program is getting more love from the school and is taking off by leaps and bounds. Lastly one could not ask for better role models and mentors then Lt Col Hadden (JROTC), Coach May (Football), and Coach Elliot (Soccer). Close Quote



Enrollment information for Parkway High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 1027 1027
1990 855 143 26 17 0 n/a n/a 0 1041
1991 786 128 14 29 6 n/a n/a 0 963
1992 796 121 28 23 8 n/a n/a 0 976
1993 823 128 24 24 4 n/a n/a 0 1003
1994 799 144 3 22 27 n/a n/a 0 995
1995 831 137 22 27 2 n/a n/a 0 1019
1996 831 137 22 27 2 n/a n/a 0 1019
1997 848 139 24 26 2 n/a n/a 0 1039
1998 845 128 23 25 3 n/a n/a 0 1024
1999 828 128 27 18 2 n/a n/a 0 1003
2000 820 140 23 19 0 n/a n/a 0 1002
2001 857 137 19 19 1 n/a n/a 0 1033
2002 883 152 22 26 2 n/a n/a 0 1085
2003 883 152 22 26 2 n/a n/a 0 1085
2004 837 154 19 25 3 n/a n/a 0 1038
2005 813 172 17 23 3 n/a n/a 0 1028
2006 814 183 17 29 2 n/a n/a 0 1045
2007 809 194 17 29 3 n/a n/a 0 1052
2008 822 210 16 36 2 n/a n/a 0 1086
2009 805 201 16 35 1 n/a n/a 0 1058
2010 854 220 21 44 1 n/a n/a 0 1140
2011 792 189 17 34 8 0 70 0 1110
2012 773 206 20 55 6 0 64 0 1124
2013 764 238 25 55 8 4 54 0 1148
2014 788 242 28 61 14 7 44 0 1184
2015 859 282 30 68 13 8 0 0 1260
2016 807 282 32 64 12 4 53 0 1254
2017 813 303 23 87 12 3 60 0 1301
2018 793 315 27 89 5 1 66 0 1296
2019 777 319 25 102 5 5 62 0 1295
2020 758 339 31 104 7 3 64 0 1306
2021 731 325 24 106 2 7 65 0 1260
2022 716 313 18 105 4 6 72 0 1234
2023 765 365 24 115 5 4 82 0 1360

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Parkway High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 1027 56.0 18.3 1.8
1990 1041 54.0 19.2 1.8
1991 963 54.0 17.8 1.6
1992 976 53.0 18.4 1.1
1993 1003 53.0 18.9 2.9
1994 995 52.0 19.1 6
1995 1019 50.0 20.4 5.6
1996 1019 50.0 20.4 5.6
1997 1039 53.0 19.6 5
1998 1024 53.0 19.3 4.6
1999 1003 55.0 18.2 8
2000 1002 56.0 17.9 9.3
2001 1033 56.0 18.4 10
2002 1085 59.0 18.4 12.8
2003 1085 59.0 18.4 12.8
2004 1038 58.9 17.6 14.5
2005 1028 58.5 17.6 16.7
2006 1045 62.4 16.7 18.6
2007 1052 61.0 17.2 18
2008 1086 59.6 18.2 20.8
2009 1058 64.7 16.4 19.8
2010 1140 64.8 17.5 23.5
2011 1110 66.0 16.8 23.7
2012 1124 65.9 17.0 25.8
2013 1148 63.2 18.1 28.4
2014 1184 63.3 18.6 28
2015 1260 66.0 19.0 28.3
2016 1254 71.0 17.6 32.5
2017 1301 68.1 19.0 32
2018 1296 70.0 18.5 31.7
2019 1295 67.5 19.1 33.1
2020 1306 68.5 19.0 33.8
2021 1260 66.5 18.9 26.1
2022 1234 67.0 18.4 28.8
2023 1360 69.3 19.6 48.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Parkway High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 1027 56.0 18.3 1.8
1990 1041 54.0 19.2 1.8
1991 963 54.0 17.8 1.6
1992 976 53.0 18.4 1.1
1993 1003 53.0 18.9 2.9
1994 995 52.0 19.1 6
1995 1019 50.0 20.4 5.6
1996 1019 50.0 20.4 5.6
1997 1039 53.0 19.6 5
1998 1024 53.0 19.3 4.6
1999 1003 55.0 18.2 8
2000 1002 56.0 17.9 9.3
2001 1033 56.0 18.4 10
2002 1085 59.0 18.4 12.8
2003 1085 59.0 18.4 12.8
2004 1038 58.9 17.6 14.5
2005 1028 58.5 17.6 16.7
2006 1045 62.4 16.7 18.6
2007 1052 61.0 17.2 18
2008 1086 59.6 18.2 20.8
2009 1058 64.7 16.4 19.8
2010 1140 64.8 17.5 23.5
2011 1110 66.0 16.8 23.7
2012 1124 65.9 17.0 25.8
2013 1148 63.2 18.1 28.4
2014 1184 63.3 18.6 28
2015 1260 66.0 19.0 28.3
2016 1254 71.0 17.6 32.5
2017 1301 68.1 19.0 32
2018 1296 70.0 18.5 31.7
2019 1295 67.5 19.1 33.1
2020 1306 68.5 19.0 33.8
2021 1260 66.5 18.9 26.1
2022 1234 67.0 18.4 28.8
2023 1360 69.3 19.6 48.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Parkway High School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2017 $8,934
2018 $9,643
2019 $10,140
2020 $10,463
2021 $11,425
2022 $12,549

Data source: Louisiana Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Parkway High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 85th of 313 High schoolsRanks 52nd of 321 High schools
 11%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Parkway High School)6177
 16%
   End of Course Algebra I (Bossier Parish)7376
 3%
   End of Course Algebra I (Louisiana)6764
 3%
End of Course Geometry (Parkway High School)6870
 2%
   End of Course Geometry (Bossier Parish)7376
 3%
   End of Course Geometry (Louisiana)6861
 7%
End of Course English II (Parkway High School)8278
 4%
   End of Course English II (Bossier Parish)7774
 3%
   End of Course English II (Louisiana)6967
 2%
End of Course U.S. History (Parkway High School)8069
 11%
   End of Course U.S. History (Bossier Parish)6663
 3%
   End of Course U.S. History (Louisiana)5954
 5%
End of Course English I (Parkway High School)8982
 7%
   End of Course English I (Bossier Parish)8677
 9%
   End of Course English I (Louisiana)7167
 4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students12951360
 5%
African American319365
 14.4%
American Indian55
Asian2524
 4%
Hispanic102115
 12.7%
Pacific Islander54
 20%
White777765
 1.5%
Two or More Races6282
 32.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients33.1%48.5%
 15.4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Parkway High School

Parkway High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Bellaire Elementary School
Elementary : Curtis Elementary School
Elementary : Elm Grove Elementary School
Elementary : Sun City Elementary School
Middle : Elm Grove Middle School

Parkway High School ranks 107th of 333 Louisiana high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,360 students attended Parkway High School.

Students at Parkway High School are 56% White, 27% African American, 8% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 2% Asian.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Louisiana Dept of Education.

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