Sam Houston High School

Sam Houston High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
880 S H JONES Pky,  Lake Charles, LA
Calcasieu Parish Public Schools
3.9
2.2
1,191 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Shannon Foolkes
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Average SAT Score
1240
Average ACT Score
24
Math Proficiency
55%
Reading Proficiency
60%
Average GPA
3.64
Graduation Rate
95%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
B+
Teachers
C+
College Prep
B
Administration
B-
Resources/Facilities
A
Clubs and Activities
A
Sports
B-
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.64
Reading Proficiency
60%
Math Proficiency
55%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
78
Full Time Teachers
78
Teachers in First or Second Year
7.2%
College Prep
Average SAT
1240
Math
610
Verbal
640
Average ACT
24
Math
22
English
24
Reading
25
Science
23
Number of AP Courses
16
AP Pass Rate
27.2%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

English
7%
State Average
10%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
381:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.6%
Female
49.4%
White
79.8%
Black
11.8%
Hispanic
4.9%
Two or more races
2.5%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
McNeese State University 491 Students
Louisiana State University 280 Students
University of Louisiana at Lafayette 252 Students
Louisiana Tech University 201 Students
Northwestern State University of Louisiana 127 Students
Sowela Technical Community College 115 Students
University of Louisiana - Monroe 84 Students
Tulane University 67 Students
Loyola University New Orleans 66 Students
Baylor University 62 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 93 Students
Psychology 66 Students
Business 57 Students
Biology 47 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 46 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 32 Students
Physical Therapy 32 Students
Mechanical Engineering 26 Students
Pre-Law Studies 25 Students
Chemical Engineering 21 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 229 Reviews
4.0 Senior
3/20/2025
Sam Houston High School is rated the number 1 high school in the parish. It is a good school to attend but they mainly focus on sports and leave out everything else.
5.0 Alum
1/29/2025
Sam Houston high School was a very good high school to attend and I met so many good friends and I was involved with the Colorguard. There were some times when someone wouldn't like me for some reason so they started something but that doesn't matter now. Overall Sam Houston was a very good school and gave me so many memories.
4.0 Senior
10/3/2024
I only went to my high school campus for two years before I switched to dual enrollment, but I had a good experience. My teachers were very supportive an helpful. Most of the faculty wants to see the students succeed. Obviously there are some flaws to Sam Houston, but overall it was a good experience.
GreatSchools Reviews
2.2 4 Reviews
1.0 student
4/16/2018
I hated it the first time I walked inside of that school
5.0 parent
1/14/2016
My children attend school in this district because they are the best schools Lake Charles has to offer. The Middle school and Elementary do a great job preparing the students for high school so the downgraded rating for SHHS is a bit surprising. SHHS is not the feeder school for multiple schools mos...
2.0 other
12/3/2013
I just graduated from SHHS recently. I graduated with a 3.8 not because I worked hard, but because the coursework was so easy. My older brother graduated with a 3.5 and did none of his homework. He aced every test to make up his grade. They WILL NOT prepare students for college. They are too busy ba...
1.0 other
4/25/2012
Went to school here in the early 80's as a junior. I was given work that I had studied in 6th grade! Hope this school has improved since then.

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Sam Houston High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Lake Charles, LA and is served by the Calcasieu Parish Public Schools in Louisiana. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,191 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Academic records show that 55% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 60% are proficient in reading. Sam Houston High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.64, the graduation rate is 95%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1240 and an ACT score of 24. The average home value in this area is $277,398. Discover additional schools in the area, like Moss Bluff Middle School, St. Theodore's Holy Family Catholic School, First Baptist Christian Academy, and more. Learn more about what Lake Charles has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Sam Houston High School.

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