Hathaway High School is a K-12 school in Hathaway, unincorporated Jeff Davis Parish, Louisiana. It is a part of Jefferson Davis Parish Public Schools. The current building is 60,000-square-foot large. As of 2016, the school had 780 students.
Serving 609 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Hathaway High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% 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: 609 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 30% in LA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 45% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 37% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hathaway High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Hathaway High School's student population of 609 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 39% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
609 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Year Founded
1920
Colors
Blue, Gold
School Rankings
Hathaway High School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,251 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hathaway High School is 0.26, 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
#364 out of 1251 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
5%
11%
Black
5%
41%
White
86%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
83%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Hornets
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hathaway High School's ranking?
Hathaway High School is ranked #364 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Hathaway High School often compared to?
Hathaway High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Jennings High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hathaway High School?
The graduation rate of Hathaway High School is 90%, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 83%.
How many students attend Hathaway High School?
609 students attend Hathaway High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Hathaway High School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hathaway High School?
Hathaway High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hathaway High School offer ?
Hathaway High School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hathaway High School part of?
Hathaway High School is part of Jefferson Davis Parish School District.
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