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School district in Louisiana
Bogalusa School Board Type
Public Superintendent Byron Hurst (since 2023) Schools
Bogalusa High School , Central Elementary School, Byrd Avenue Primary School (formerly Byrd Avenue Elementary School) 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 .
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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.
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In 2013, a major grade level (educational stage) reconfiguration and school merger occurred, reducing the number of schools from five to three.
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Schools
The schools in the district are located in the City of Bogalusa.
References
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"2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Washington Parish, LA" (PDF) .
U.S. Census Bureau .
Archived (PDF) from the original on July 12, 2022. Retrieved July 12, 2022 . -
Text list
Archived July 12, 2022, at the
Wayback Machine
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b Reed, Roy (September 15, 1970).
"Fight Closes Schools in Bogalusa, La" .
The New York Times .
Archived from the original on July 12, 2018. Retrieved July 13, 2018 .
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"Breaux not giving up on city schools" . Bogalusa Daily News. October 31, 2013.
Archived from the original on July 12, 2018. Retrieved July 13, 2018 .
^ Holdiness, Timothy (November 16, 2023).
"Bogalusa High School JROTC Cadets Showcase Skills at National Competition" . The Daily News .
Archived from the original on January 18, 2024. Retrieved March 3, 2024 .
^ Holdiness, Timothy (September 28, 2023).
"Ribbon cutting for Star Academy at Bogalusa High School" . The Daily News .
Archived from the original on October 13, 2023. Retrieved March 3, 2024 .
^ Reports, Staff (December 20, 2023).
"Bogalusa Library Boosts Literacy at Central Elementary" . The Daily News .
Archived from the original on January 10, 2024. Retrieved March 3, 2024 .
^ Holdiness, Timothy (January 26, 2024).
"Bogalusa City Schools Announces 2023 Teachers of the Year" . The Daily News .
Archived from the original on February 5, 2024. Retrieved March 3, 2024 .
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"Northside Technology Middle School (Closed 2014) - Bogalusa, LA" . Public School Review . February 18, 2024.
Archived from the original on March 3, 2024. Retrieved March 3, 2024 .
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"Pleasant Hill Elementary School (Closed 2021) - Bogalusa, LA" . Public School Review . February 18, 2024.
Archived from the original on March 3, 2024. Retrieved March 3, 2024 .
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"Superior Avenue Elementary School (Closed 2014) - Bogalusa, LA" . Public School Review . February 18, 2024.
Archived from the original on March 3, 2024. Retrieved March 3, 2024 .
^ Hanemann, Marcelle (March 25, 2017).
"Denhamtown school set to close" . The Daily News .
Archived from the original on April 25, 2023. Retrieved March 3, 2024 .
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