Sam Houston High School is a high school in an unincorporated area north of Lake Charles, Louisiana, United States. It is a part of Calcasieu Parish Public Schools and was established in 1961.
Serving 1,141 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 53% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,141 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Graduation Rate: 95% (Top 20% in LA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 53% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 34% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Sam Houston High School serves the northeast part of Lake Charles, LA, covering an area of approximately 84.3 square miles. Most students typically have a drive of 10-12 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
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
School Overview
Sam Houston High School's student population of 1,141 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 77 teachers has grown by 28% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,141 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
77 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1961
School Calendar
School Rankings
Sam Houston High School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,244 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sam Houston High School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#148 out of 1244 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
42%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
7%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Black
11%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
78%
41%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
95%
82.6%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)26%
21%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
61%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Purple and Gold
School Mascot
Broncos
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sam Houston High School's ranking?
Sam Houston High School is ranked #148 out of 1,244 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Sam Houston High School often compared to?
Sam Houston High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Westlake High School, Alfred M. Barbe High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sam Houston High School?
The graduation rate of Sam Houston High School is 95%, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 82.6%.
How many students attend Sam Houston High School?
1,141 students attend Sam Houston High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Sam Houston High School students are White, 11% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sam Houston High School?
Sam Houston High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does Sam Houston High School offer ?
Sam Houston High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sam Houston High School part of?
Sam Houston High School is part of Calcasieu Parish School District.
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