Sam Houston High School
School Overview
Sam Houston High School is a public school located in Lake Charles, Louisiana. It is a school in Calcasieu Parish School District district.
According to the Louisiana state assessment result, 85% of students are proficient in Math learning and 91% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 1,245 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 16 to 1 where a total of 77 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 1,245 students are attending Sam Houston High School. By gender, there are 636 and 609 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Sam Houston High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 48 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Black | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| White | 42 | 20 | 22 |
| Two or More Races | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Total | 48 | 24 | 24 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 77 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Sam Houston High School and the students to teacher ratio is 16 to 1. 94.8% of teachers are certified. 92.2% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 77 | Students per teacher: 16 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 73 | 94.8% |
| Teachers who are not certified | 4 | 5.2% |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 2 | 2.6% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 4 | 5.2% |
| School counselors | 3 | Students per counselor: 415 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | 1 | - |
| Security guards | - | - |
| Nurses | 1 | - |
| Psychologists | - | - |
| Social workers | - | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 77,780 Households |
| Population | 198,124 |
| Male | 98,398 |
| Female | 103,221 |
| Child Population | 61,355 |
| Total Housing Units | 90,168 Units |
| Average House Value | $156,800 |
| Average Rent Cost | $832 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.60% |
| Average Household Income | $51,148 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 90.84% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
Sam Houston High School offers 16 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 145 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 330 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at Sam Houston High School.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 16 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 145 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 7 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 9 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 144 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 330 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Calcasieu Parish
In Calcasieu Parish, 58 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.
Private Schools in LAKE CHARLES, Louisiana
9 private schools are serving students in LAKE CHARLES, Louisiana. The next lists are showing the private schools by offering level.