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
1,212 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Dan Gressett
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Average SAT Score
860
Average ACT Score
24
Math Proficiency
48%
Reading Proficiency
57%
Average GPA
3.57
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
3.57
Reading Proficiency
57%
Math Proficiency
48%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
97
Full Time Teachers
97
Teachers in First or Second Year
16.2%
College Prep
Average SAT
860
Math
390
Verbal
470
Average ACT
24
Math
22
English
24
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

Male
50.6%
Female
49.4%
White
45%
Black
43.2%
Hispanic
8.7%
Two or more races
1.7%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.3%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<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.
Louisiana Tech University 385 Students
Louisiana State University 231 Students
University of Louisiana at Lafayette 150 Students
Grambling State University 137 Students
University of Louisiana - Monroe 127 Students
Northwestern State University of Louisiana 94 Students
Southern University & A&M College 70 Students
Baylor University 58 Students
Loyola University New Orleans 54 Students
University of New Orleans 54 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 78 Students
Business 68 Students
Biology 61 Students
Psychology 44 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 41 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 32 Students
Marketing 29 Students
Pre-Law Studies 23 Students
Accounting 21 Students
Physical Therapy 17 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.0 142 Reviews
1.0 Junior
5/1/2025
The school just isnt as good as everyone thinks. I just wish it was more like Neville High School. I played football and we always just got crushed. Really in every sport. Academics are fine though.
4.0 Senior
4/25/2025
I have had a good four years at Ruston High School! My freshman year was nearing the end of wearing masks at school so the adjustment was a little bit different than normal. I honestly have no complains and feel very prepared for college!
4.0 Alum
10/9/2024
Could use a little improvement on favoritism towards certain students but the football team is enjoyable to watch
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. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,212 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. 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 3.57, the graduation rate is 99%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 860 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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