Hathaway High School
Tel:
(337)824-4452
- Hathaway High School serves 558 students in grades Prekindergarten-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 85% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 63%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 84% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 69%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 55%.
School Overview
- Hathaway High School's student population of 558 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 35 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-12 |
| Total Students | 558 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 35 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Hathaway High School's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has increased from 14:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Hathaway High School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.36. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (LA) |
| Overall School Rank | #251 out of 1,277 schools (Top 20%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 85% | 63% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 84% | 69% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 4% | 6% |
| Black | n/a | 44% |
| White | 92% | 45% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.15 | 0.36 |
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| Graduation Rate | ≥90% | 79% |
 | ||
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 40% | 60% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 3% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Jefferson Davis Parish School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, LA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school, middle school to Hathaway High School is Jennings High School (7.5 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Ward Elementary School (8.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Jennings Jennings High School Grades: 7-12 | 890 students
7.5 miles
2310 N Sherman Street
Jennings, LA 70546
(337)824-0642 7.5 7-12 890 - Jennings Ward Elementary School Grades: PK-2 | 514 students
8.2 miles
208 East Shankland Avenue
Jennings, LA 70546
(337)824-1235 8.2 PK-2 514 - Evangeline Evangeline Elementary School Grades: PK-8 | 236 students
8.5 miles
1448 Old Evangeline Highway
Evangeline, LA 70537
(337)824-1368 8.5 PK-8 236 - Roanoke Welsh-roanoke Junior High School Grades: 6-8 | 218 students
8.7 miles
8150 West Highway 90
Roanoke, LA 70581
(337)753-2317 8.7 6-8 218 - Jennings Jennings Elementary School Grades: 3-6 | 571 students
8.8 miles
620 Florence Street
Jennings, LA 70546
(337)824-4972 8.8 3-6 571
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