Very Good
#461 of 1,288 schools in LA
Top 36% in state
Sam Houston High School
High School · Calcasieu Parish · Lake Charles, LA
A Calcasieu Parish high school where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.
880 S H Jones Parkway, Lake Charles, LA 70611
- Math 47% vs LA 36% (2025)
- Reading 57% vs LA 44% (2025)
- 95.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Sam Houston High School score 52% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 65%).
2025 LEAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 28 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 52% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 77% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 32 test records from LA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
34.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Sam Houston High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 46Car-Dependent
- Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,083/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lake Charles), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$101,146
Median home value
$249,400
Median rent
$1,241/mo
College educated
30%
Homeownership
84%
Poverty rate
9.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 70611; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington/marion Magnet High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | 9–12 | 4.1 mi | 623 | Compare → |
| Westlake High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | 9–12 | 4.2 mi | 493 | Compare → |
| Bishop Noland Episcopal Day SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.1private | PK–10 | 4.9 mi | 305 | Compare → |
| Alfred M. Barbe High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | 9–12 | Not available | 2,012 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Calcasieu Parish
- Schools in district
- 56
- Rank in district
- #29 of 55
- District spending per student
- $17,724NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Sam Houston High School is listed in Calcasieu Parish; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sam Houston High School
Sam Houston High School is a public high school in Lake Charles, LA, part of Calcasieu Parish, serving approximately 1,191 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #461 of 1,288 schools in LA. State assessment records show 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sam Houston High School
What grades does Sam Houston High School serve?
Sam Houston High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Sam Houston High School?
Sam Houston High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,191 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sam Houston High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sam Houston High School is 15.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sam Houston High School rank in LA?
Sam Houston High School ranks #461 of 1,288 schools in LA.
What is Sam Houston High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Sam Houston High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Sam Houston High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sam Houston High School has 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Sam Houston High School a charter school?
No, Sam Houston High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sam Houston High School a Title I school?
No, Sam Houston High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sam Houston High School?
34.6% of students at Sam Houston High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,191
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 78
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Calcasieu Parish
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.9%
- Phone
- (337) 217-4480
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95.0%
- Area population (ZIP 70611)
- 20,681
- Area average commute
- 26.2 min
- Area median age
- 41.6
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 LEAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 LEAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 LEAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 LEAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 70611; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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