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 ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools and was established in 1961.
Serving 1,191 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 55% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 32%). 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 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,191 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Graduation Rate: 97% (Top 5% in LA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 55% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 34% (Top 30%)
- 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 1,191 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 78 teachers has grown by 32% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,191 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
78 teachers
Year Founded
1961
Colors
Purple, Gold
School Rankings
Sam Houston High School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,251 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sam Houston High School is 0.36, 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
#135 out of 1251 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
6%
11%
Black
11%
41%
White
79%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
97%
83%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Bucking Horse
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sam Houston High School's ranking?
Sam Houston High School is ranked #135 out of 1,251 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?
55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% 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 97%, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 83%.
How many students attend Sam Houston High School?
1,191 students attend Sam Houston High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Sam Houston High School students are White, 11% of students are Black, 6% 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 14:1.
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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