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Sam Houston High School — School Profile & District Info

High|Lake Charles, Louisiana|Calcasieu Parish|Last audited: Not yet synced

Lake Charles, LA 70611

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School Profile

Grades
9–12
Enrollment
1,191
Student:Teacher
15.3:1
Locale
Suburban
Econ. Disadvantaged
34.6%

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency
54%
78th percentile in LA
Math Proficiency
46%
83th percentile in LA
Graduation Rate
95%
Chronic Absenteeism
14.8%
SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

AP Program
16 courses offered
Gifted & Talented
Dual Enrollment
Athletics
22 sports offered
Student-Teacher Ratio: 16.8:1
Worse than average in LA

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending
$17,724
District-level data
Funding Sources
Federal 30%State 23%Local 47%

Community Context

Median Home Value
$197,009
+4.3% YoY
Lake Charles, LA metro area · Zillow Feb 2026
Community Need Level
Moderate
CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

1,141
Current enrollment
Stable(-8% 5yr)

Full School Calendar 2025-26

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Frequently Asked Questions about Sam Houston High School

Sam Houston High School currently enrolls 1,191 students across High grade levels. The school operates under the local school district in LA.