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).
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.
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?
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
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