Amy Daigle
Exit Realty Southern
(337) 564-7085
46 Total Sales
1 in Attendance Zone
$295,000 Price
Sam Houston High School
Public High School
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Grade 9-12
880 S H Jones Pky,
Lake Charles, LA
Calcasieu Parish Public Schools
School Details
Head of School
Shannon Foolkes
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Average SAT Score
1240
Average ACT Score
23
Math Proficiency
55%
Reading Proficiency
60%
Average GPA
3.63
Graduation Rate
95%
Niche Grade
B
B+
C+
B
B-
A
A
B-
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
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Average GPA
3.63
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Reading Proficiency
60%
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Math Proficiency
55%
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Teachers
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Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
77
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Full Time Teachers
77
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Teachers in First or Second Year
7.2%
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College Prep
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Average SAT
1240
Math
610
Verbal
640
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Average ACT
23
Math
22
English
24
Reading
24
Science
23
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Number of AP Courses
16
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AP Pass Rate
27.2%
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AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
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AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
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Other AP Enrollment
Low
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Clubs and Activities
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Girls Athletic Participation
Low
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Boys Athletic Participation
Average
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GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
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English
7%
State Average
10%
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Teachers and Staff
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Students Per Counselor
381:1
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Student Diversity
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Male
50.5%
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Female
49.5%
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White
78.5%
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Black
10.9%
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Hispanic
6.7%
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Two or more races
2.8%
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Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
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Native American
<1%
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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
514 Students
Louisiana State University
300 Students
University of Louisiana at Lafayette
266 Students
Louisiana Tech University
216 Students
Northwestern State University of Louisiana
128 Students
SOWELA Technical Community College
120 Students
University of Louisiana - Monroe
84 Students
Tulane University
73 Students
Loyola University New Orleans
70 Students
Baylor University
59 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing
94 Students
Psychology
68 Students
Business
60 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
47 Students
Biology
46 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
33 Students
Physical Therapy
30 Students
Mechanical Engineering
29 Students
Accounting
25 Students
Chemical Engineering
25 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
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.
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.
11/8/2023
my overall experience at Sam Houston High School was very very important. the diversity wasn't there but academically it is wonderful compared to other schools around my district.
GreatSchools Reviews
5/10/2026
This is a great school and a wonderful community to be a part of for the area!
4/16/2018
I hated it the first time I walked inside of that school
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...
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...
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Map
Attendance Zone
List Price Range
$88K - $857K
Homes For Sale
39
Average Home Value
$280,228
Median Lot Size
13,068 Sq Ft
% Renters
20%
Average Household Income
$119,902
% of College Grads
24.2%
Median Age
39
Average House Size
1,989 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
7.8%
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
$925 - $1,537 per month
- Parkway Commons
- 1 - 3 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 694+ Sq Ft
- 216 Sallengs Rd
- Lake Charles, LA
Additional Schools in the Area
- 6th to 8th
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- 6th to 8th
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Parks in this Area
Sam Houston Jones State Park
Pinederosa Park
Ellzey Field
Parkside Marina
Don Manuel Memorial Sports Complex
Moss Bluff Youth Soccer League
River Bluff Park
Additional Neighborhoods in this Area
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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 1,141 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 3.63, the graduation rate is 95%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1240 and an ACT score of 23. The average home value in this area is $280,228. Discover additional schools in the area, like Moss Bluff Middle School, Ray D. Molo Middle School, St. Theodore's Holy Family Catholic School, and more. Learn more about what Lake Charles has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Sam Houston High School.