Serving 368 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Hicks High School ranks in the top 30% 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 35-39% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 368 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in LA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hicks High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Hicks High School's student population of 368 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
368 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Hicks 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 Hicks High School is 0.11, 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
#268 out of 1251 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
5%
11%
Black
n/a
41%
White
94%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
83%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hicks High School's ranking?
Hicks High School is ranked #268 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Hicks High School often compared to?
Hicks High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Evans High School, Anacoco High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hicks High School?
The graduation rate of Hicks High School is 80%, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 83%.
How many students attend Hicks High School?
368 students attend Hicks High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Hicks High School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hicks High School?
Hicks High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Hicks High School offer ?
Hicks High School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Hicks High School part of?
Hicks High School is part of Vernon Parish School District.
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