Highland Baptist Christian School
Highland Baptist Christian School (HBCS) is a PK-12 non-public school built on academic excellence with a Biblical worldview.
If sheer numbers were an indication of the strength of HBCS, then there is no doubt that students whose educational foundation is rooted at Highland can readily say "the sky's the limit" in terms of spiritual and academic potential.
HBCS has experienced tremendous increase in enrollment since its inception.
Our community has overwhelmingly supported the traditional values of time-honored Christian education offered by our dedicated administration, faculty and staff.
The academic curriculum is strong. Disciplined behavior is expected and rewarded. Plan a visit to Highland today!.
Quick Stats (2022)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Students: 354 students
- Average class size: 19 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Year Founded
1996
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
354 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
16%
State avg.: 22%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
3%
Average Class Size
19 students
List of Courses Offered
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
(Uniforms)
(Uniforms)
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
see website; discount if paid annually; multi-child discount
Admissions Director
Angie Pellegrin
Admissions Associate
Tim Sensley
Sports
Total Sports Offered
9 sports
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
14 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
4-H, Drum Line, Elementary Spirit Squad, Jr. Beta Club, Math Club, National Honor Society, Robotics Team, Service Club, Sr. Beta Club, STEM Club, Student Council, Yearbook
Arts and Music Programs:
Chapel Band, Highland School of Music
4-H, Drum Line, Elementary Spirit Squad, Jr. Beta Club, Math Club, National Honor Society, Robotics Team, Service Club, Sr. Beta Club, STEM Club, Student Council, Yearbook
Arts and Music Programs:
Chapel Band, Highland School of Music
School Notes
- Christ-Centered Focus
- College Preparatory and Honors Curricula
- Member Louisiana High School Athletic Association
- Student Activities: Chapel Band, Drum Line, Student Council, Math Club, 4H, Service Club, Beta, National Honor Society, School of Music
- Wireless Internet Campus
- Before/After Care for Elementary Students
Source: Verified school update
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