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 566 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Hathaway High School ranks in the top 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 41% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 34%). 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 15:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 566 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 30% in LA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 41% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 37% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Hathaway High School serves the northeast part of Jennings, LA, covering an area of approximately 60.9 square miles. Families in this zone are typically within a 10-12 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge reaching about 6.8 miles away.
- 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 566 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
566 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1920
School Rankings
Hathaway High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,244 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hathaway High School is 0.24, 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
#409 out of 1244 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
42%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
5%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
42%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
87%
41%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥90%
82.6%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17.7%
21%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
61%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue, Gold
School Mascot
Hornets
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hathaway High School's ranking?
Hathaway High School is ranked #409 out of 1,244 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% 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, Jennings Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% 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 82.6%.
How many students attend Hathaway High School?
566 students attend Hathaway High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Hathaway High School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% 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 15:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
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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