Hackberry High School is a K-12 school located in Hackberry, Louisiana. It is part of the Cameron Parish School Board.
Serving 210 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Hackberry High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 210 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 3%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in LA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hackberry High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Hackberry High School's student population of 210 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
210 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
School Rankings
Hackberry High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,251 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hackberry High School is 0.06, 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
#694 out of 1251 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
11%
Black
n/a
41%
White
97%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
83%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Mustang
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hackberry High School's ranking?
Hackberry High School is ranked #694 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Hackberry High School often compared to?
Hackberry High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Johnson Bayou High School, South Cameron High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hackberry High School?
The graduation rate of Hackberry High School is 50%, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 83%.
How many students attend Hackberry High School?
210 students attend Hackberry High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Hackberry High School students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hackberry High School?
Hackberry High School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hackberry High School offer ?
Hackberry High School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hackberry High School part of?
Hackberry High School is part of Cameron Parish School District.
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