Hackberry High School

Cameron Parish
1250 School Street
Hackberry, LA 70645
218 Students
Other Pre-K - 12th
School Overview
Hackberry High School is a public school located in the rural community of Hackberry, Louisiana, serving students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. As part of the Cameron Parish School District, the school functions as a community hub, emphasizing a close-knit educational environment where teachers and staff can provide personalized attention to their students. Because of its location in a coastal area, the school often integrates its unique geography and local industry—such as oil, gas, and fishing—into its identity and school culture.

Academically and extracurricularly, Hackberry High School is known for its strong community support, particularly regarding its athletic programs. Despite its small size, the school maintains a competitive spirit in regional sports and offers a variety of student organizations that encourage leadership and local engagement. The school serves as a central point for the town of Hackberry, reflecting the values and resilience of the surrounding community while preparing students for both higher education and vocational opportunities after graduation.
218
Total Students
29.6
Full-Time Teachers
7.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
45.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    211 (96.8%)
  • Two or More
    5 (2.3%)
  • Hispanic
    1 (0.5%)
  • Black
    1 (0.5%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Other
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: Cameron Parish
Phone: (337)762-3305
Grade Range: Pre-K - 12th
Total Students: 218
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 29.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 7.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 89
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 10

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 9
Kindergarten 19
Grade 1 9
Grade 2 13
Grade 3 22
Grade 4 17
Grade 5 14
Grade 6 16
Grade 7 20
Grade 8 13
Grade 9 17
Grade 10 21
Grade 11 13
Grade 12 15
Gender Ratio