Serving 1,360 students in grades 8-12, Haughton High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (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 19:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 1,360 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Graduation Rate: 84% (Btm 50% in LA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 54% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 34% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Haughton High School serves the southeastern part of Haughton, LA, covering an attendance area of approximately 183.6 square miles. Families within this zone typically have a 15-20 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge being about 15.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Haughton High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Haughton High School's student population of 1,360 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 71 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,360 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
71 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Haughton High School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,244 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Haughton High School is 0.52, 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
#292 out of 1244 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
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)
34%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
11%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Black
18%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
66%
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
84%
82.6%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20.5%
21%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
61%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Red & White
School Mascot
Buccaneers
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Haughton High School's ranking?
Haughton High School is ranked #292 out of 1,244 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Haughton High School often compared to?
Haughton High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Airline High School, Benton High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
54% 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 Haughton High School?
The graduation rate of Haughton High School is 84%, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 82.6%.
How many students attend Haughton High School?
1,360 students attend Haughton High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Haughton High School students are White, 18% of students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Haughton High School?
Haughton High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does Haughton High School offer ?
Haughton High School offers enrollment in grades 8-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Haughton High School part of?
Haughton High School is part of Bossier Parish School District.
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