Hicks High School

Hicks High School

Public Pre-K, Elementary, Middle, High School | Grade Pre-K-12
1296 Hicks School Rd,  Leesville, LA
Vernon Parish Public Schools
3.9
5.0
366 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Randy Lansdale
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Average ACT Score
23
Math Proficiency
37%
Reading Proficiency
62%
Average GPA
3.6

Niche Grade

B
Academics
A
Teachers
C
College Prep
B
Administration
C-
Resources/Facilities
B-
Clubs and Activities
A-
Sports
B
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.6
Reading Proficiency
62%
Math Proficiency
37%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
28
Full Time Teachers
28
Teachers in First or Second Year
11.5%
College Prep
Average ACT
23
Math
21
English
23
Reading
25
Science
23
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

English
26%
State Average
10%
Math
33%
State Average
31%
Science
5%
State Average
6%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
338:1

Student Diversity

Male
50%
Female
50%
White
93.5%
Hispanic
5.2%
Two or more races
1.1%
Black
<1%
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Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Northwestern State University of Louisiana 33 Students
McNeese State University 25 Students
Louisiana State University 24 Students
Louisiana Tech University 22 Students
University of Louisiana at Lafayette 19 Students
University of Louisiana - Monroe 13 Students
Tulane University 9 Students
Loyola University New Orleans 7 Students
Baylor University 5 Students
Louisiana State University - Alexandria 5 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 7 Students
Nursing 7 Students
Radiologic Technician 5 Students
Psychology 4 Students
Pre-Law Studies 4 Students
Biology 3 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 3 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 3 Students
Family Practice and Pediatric Nursing 3 Students
Forestry 3 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 9 Reviews
3.0
2/5/2025
I often felt rushed and underprepared for many things. We have really good sports teams but as for academics we focused on to many things that didn't really matter.
4.0 Senior
5/1/2023
Hicks high school is a good school academically they taught me and got me ready for college. Its sports teams are very talented their basketball team won the championship three times in a row. The Baseball team has won the championship twice. Overall, it's a good school to go too.
5.0 Parent
5/14/2017
One of my children graduated in 2005. My second child graduated in 2014, and my baby will graduate 2019. All from Hicks High School. The school has an awesome principal and vice principal who care for your children as well as their education. I am extremely happy with the school do not live in the immediate area but drive my children to school daily and have for years.
GreatSchools Reviews
5.0 3 Reviews
5.0 parent
5/22/2025
HHS provided my children with a great education, a wonderful environment, and have faculty and staff who love students. Now my grandchildren are receiving that same great experience Hicks High School is known for. The moment you step on campus you feel the positivity and love. Students are motivated...
5.0 parent
1/6/2015
This is by far the best school in Vernon. The students are very competitive with each other. My son was bullied last year at another vernon parish school. We pulled him out and homeschooled him because the teacher allowed his saftey to be compromised daily. He had major issues after leaving that sch...
5.0 parent
2/27/2012
When my 3 kids transferred to Hicks from Rosepine, my third grader was extremely far behind and the teacher set aside special time to help her catch up (at RES, they were still adding/subtracting, but Hicks was already done with multiplication/division & cursive!!!). Hicks is my alma mater and I'm g...

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Hicks High School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-12 in Leesville, LA and is served by the Vernon Parish Public Schools in Louisiana. The school has a total enrollment of 366 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. Academic records show that 37% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 62% are proficient in reading. Hicks High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.6. The average ACT score is 23. Discover additional schools in the area, like Faith Training Christian Academy, Faith Training Christian Academy High School, Simpson High School, and more. Learn more about what Leesville has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Hicks High School.

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