What grades does Sam Houston High School serve?

Sam Houston High School operates as a High school within the local district. The school serves families in the Lake Charles area.

Where is Sam Houston High School located?

Sam Houston High School is a urban school in Lake Charles, LA.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Sam Houston High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Sam Houston High School is 15.3:1. Lower ratios generally indicate smaller class sizes.

What schools are in Lake Charles, LA?

Schools in Lake Charles include Sam Houston High School and others operated by the local district. The district serves families throughout the Lake Charles area.

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Lake Charles, LA 70611

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School Profile

Grades

9–12

Enrollment

1,191

Student:Teacher

15.3:1

Locale

Suburban

District

Calcasieu Parish

Econ. Disadvantaged

34.6%

Phone

(337)217-4480

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

100 students enrolled

Gifted & Talented

57 students enrolled

Dual Enrollment

70 students enrolled

SAT/ACT

447 test takers

Athletics

22 sports, 32 teams

500 participants

Student-Teacher Ratio: 16.8:1

Worse than average in LA

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

1,200

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

67.89

97% fully certified

Counselors

Social Workers

0.23

Nurses

0.5

School Resource Officers

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$17,724

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$8,538

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$20,364

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 30%State 23%Local 47%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Median Home Value

$197,009

+4.3% 1yr-10.0% 5yr

Lake Charles, LA metro area

Community Need Level

Moderate

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

26.1%

Below 150% poverty line

5.6%

Unemployment rate

7.8%

Uninsured residents

11.3%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

5,147

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

4,531

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

100%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Specific Learning Disability

1,672 (37%)

Speech/Language Impairment

915 (20%)

Intellectual Disability

424 (9%)

Other Health Impairment

380 (8%)

Autism

311 (7%)

Emotional Disturbance

90 (2%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

1,141

Current enrollment

Stable(-8% 5yr)

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.

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