Ruston High School

Ruston High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
900 Bearcat Dr,  Ruston, LA
Lincoln Parish Public Schools
4.0
4.7
1,277 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Dan Gressett
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Average SAT Score
840
Average ACT Score
24
Math Proficiency
48%
Reading Proficiency
57%
Average GPA
3.55
Graduation Rate
99%

Niche Grade

B+
Academics
A+
Teachers
B+
College Prep
A
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
3.55
Reading Proficiency
57%
Math Proficiency
48%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
100
Full Time Teachers
100
Teachers in First or Second Year
16.2%
College Prep
Average SAT
840
Math
380
Verbal
460
Average ACT
24
Math
22
English
25
Reading
25
Science
23
Number of AP Courses
7
AP Pass Rate
50.6%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

English
15%
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
325:1

Student Diversity

Female
50.3%
Male
49.7%
White
44.7%
Black
44.4%
Hispanic
7.5%
Two or more races
1.7%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.7%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%

School Rankings

#8 Best Public HS Teachers in Louisiana
Source: Niche

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.
Louisiana Tech University 396 Students
Louisiana State University 227 Students
University of Louisiana at Lafayette 146 Students
Grambling State University 145 Students
University of Louisiana - Monroe 134 Students
Northwestern State University of Louisiana 99 Students
Southern University & A&M College 73 Students
Baylor University 57 Students
Loyola University New Orleans 55 Students
University of New Orleans 54 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 74 Students
Nursing 72 Students
Biology 61 Students
Psychology 42 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 42 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 35 Students
Marketing 26 Students
Pre-Law Studies 23 Students
Accounting 22 Students
English 16 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.0 144 Reviews
4.0 Alum
7/1/2024
It's a very a diverse school with many activities in such a small town. Personally, my favorite aspect about Ruston is radio broadcasting.
5.0 Alum
5/19/2022
Ruston High School is an amazing school that helps children fit her their education. They show interest in very student and actually care. They want the best for each of their students and the show it.
3.0 Senior
2/21/2022
I loved playing football at my school and doing power lifting. The coaching staffs were always there for you and always willing to help the players out whenever they ask for it and they are tremendous at doing their jobs and making their players better. There are some pretty good teachers at the school but they haven't always been the best when it comes to doing what it takes to help their students succeed.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.7 3 Reviews
5.0 parent
5/11/2011
its a great school my child really love it.i just think they need too work on some things.
5.0 parent
12/7/2008
4.0 parent
11/16/2007

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Ruston High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Ruston, LA and is served by the Lincoln Parish Public Schools in Louisiana. The school has a total enrollment of 1,277 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. Academic records show that 48% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 57% are proficient in reading. Ruston High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.55, the graduation rate is 99%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 840 and an ACT score of 24. Discover additional schools in the area, like Howard School, New Living Word School, Learning Technical Quest School, and more. Learn more about what Ruston has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Ruston High School.

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