Serving 1,381 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 49% (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 21:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 1,381 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Graduation Rate: 86% (Top 50% in LA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 49% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 34% (Top 30%)
- 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
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Haughton High School's student population of 1,381 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 65 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
Total Students
1,381 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
65 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Haughton 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 Haughton High School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#329 out of 1251 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
9%
11%
Black
18%
41%
White
68%
42%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
86%
83%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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 #329 out of 1,251 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?
49% 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 Haughton High School?
The graduation rate of Haughton High School is 86%, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 83%.
How many students attend Haughton High School?
1,381 students attend Haughton High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Haughton High School students are White, 18% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Haughton High School?
Haughton High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Haughton High School offer ?
Haughton High School offers enrollment in grades 8-12
What school district is Haughton High School part of?
Haughton High School is part of Bossier Parish School District.
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