Ruston High School
School Overview
Ruston High School is a public school located in Ruston, Louisiana. It is a school in Lincoln Parish School District district.
According to the Louisiana state assessment result, 79% of students are proficient in Math learning and 89% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 1,341 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 14 to 1 where a total of 99 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 1,341 students are attending Ruston High School. By gender, there are 627 and 714 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Ruston High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 72 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 5 | 1 | 4 |
| Black | 19 | 5 | 14 |
| White | 48 | 11 | 37 |
| in LEP Program | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 72 | 17 | 55 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 99 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Ruston High School and the students to teacher ratio is 14 to 1. All teachers are certified. 83.8% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 99 | Students per teacher: 14 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 99 | 100.0% |
| Teachers who are not certified | - | - |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 10 | 10.1% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 6 | 6.1% |
| School counselors | 6 | Students per counselor: 224 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | 1 | - |
| Security guards | - | - |
| Nurses | 2 | - |
| Psychologists | 1 | - |
| Social workers | 1 | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 17,712 Households |
| Population | 44,022 |
| Male | 22,972 |
| Female | 24,274 |
| Child Population | 12,406 |
| Total Housing Units | 20,251 Units |
| Average House Value | $154,500 |
| Average Rent Cost | $729 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.60% |
| Average Household Income | $35,467 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 91.40% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
Ruston High School offers 8 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 236 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 625 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at Ruston High School.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 8 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 236 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 14 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 16 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 231 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 625 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Lincoln Parish
In Lincoln Parish, 12 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.
Private Schools in RUSTON, Louisiana
4 private schools are serving students in RUSTON, Louisiana. The next lists are showing the private schools by offering level.