Haughton High School
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| Haughton High School | |
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| Address | |
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210 E McKinley Ave, Haughton, LA 71037 , , | |
| Coordinates | 32°32′03″N 93°30′02″W / 32.5341°N 93.5006°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Public |
| School district | Bossier Public Schools |
| Grades | 8–12 |
| Enrollment | 1159 |
| Color(s) | Red |
| Team name | Buccaneers |
| Feeder schools | Haughton Middle School |
Haughton High School is a public high school in Haughton, Louisiana that enrolls 1,159 students from grades 8–12. The school received a "B" rating by the Louisiana Department of Education.[1] It is administered by Bossier Parish Schools. 80% of students received a four-year diploma, compared to 79% in the district and 74% statewide.[1] The Haughton Buccaneers play in district District 1-5A.[2]
Notable alumni
- Myron Baker, linebacker for the Bears and Panthers and New York Nicks
- Joe Delaney (class of 1977) former NFL running back
- Tim Greening (class of 1986), humor columnist and features writer for the Gannett-owned Shreveport Times in Shreveport
- Crystal Smith (class of 2002), WNBA player
- Mike Nerren, Division E judge of the 26th Judicial District Court based in Bossier and Webster parishes
- Dak Prescott (class of 2011), quarterback for the Mississippi State Bulldogs football team. Quarterback for the Dallas Cowboys in the NFL. [3]
Notable faculty
- Jane H. Smith, former principal (1988–1995) and Superintendent and Republican former member of the Louisiana House of Representatives
- Don Shows, football coach
- Walter O. Bigby, former teacher, Democratic member of the Louisiana House of Representatives from Bossier Parish
- Harold Montgomery, agriculture teacher, agricultural businessman and a Louisiana state senator
References
- ^ a b "2014 Report Cards". Louisiana Department of Education. Retrieved September 12, 2015.
- ^ http://www.recruitingnewsguru.com/louisiana-haughton-high-school-2015-football-season-preview/
- ^ "Dak Prescott - Mississippi State University Bulldogs Official Athletic Site". HailState.com. Retrieved September 12, 2015.