Sam Houston High School vs. Westlake High School
Should I attend Sam Houston High School or Westlake High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Sam Houston High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Westlake High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 1,206 students in grades 9-12, Sam Houston High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).
Serving 476 students in grades 9-12, Westlake High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Louisiana state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,206 students
476 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
39 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#200 out of 1237 schools in LA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#400 out of 1237 schools in LA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
35-39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
40-44%
Graduation Rate
95%
≥95%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
350
130
Grade 10 Students
292
104
Grade 11 Students
276
121
Grade 12 Students
288
121
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
5%
3%
% Black
11%
18%
% White
81%
76%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
2%
Diversity Score
0.33
0.39
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
22%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%