Sam Houston High School
880 South H Jones Parkway, Lake Charles, LA 70611 | (337) 855-3528
- Grades: 8-12
- Student Enrollment: 1,132
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3 out of 5 | 2 Reviews
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School Description
School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 1,132 middle and high school students from grades 8-12
- Ranks 117th out of 290 high schools in LA.
Additional Contact Information
- Mailing Address: 880 S H Jones Parkway, Lake Charles, LA 70611
- Principal or Admin: Douglas M Mccullor
School District Details
- Calcasieu Parish School Board District
- Per-Pupil Spending: $9,500
- Graduation Rate: 66.9%
- Dropout Rate: 4.3%
- Students Per Teacher: 13.5
- Enrolled Students: 32,853
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 1,132
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 68.1
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 16.6
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 592 (52.3%)
- Females: 540 (47.7%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
- Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 70 (6.2%)
- Eligible for Free Lunch: 197 (17.4%)
- Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 267 (23.6%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | 6 | 0.5% |
| Black | 89 | 7.9% |
| Asian | 5 | 0.4% |
| Hispanic | 11 | 1.0% |
| White | 1,021 | 90.2% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 9th Grade | 357 | 31.5% |
| 10th Grade | 294 | 26.0% |
| 11th Grade | 265 | 23.4% |
| 12th Grade | 216 | 19.1% |
Faculty Educational Background (2006-07)
- Teachers with a Bachelor's Degree: 68%
- Teachers with a Master's Degree or Higher:32%
Faculty Salary and Experience (2006-2007)
- Average Teaching Experience: 15 Years
- Average Salary: $43,752
Teacher Experience by Number of Years
| Salary | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 1-5 Years of Teaching Experience | $38,145 | 14% |
| More Than 5 Years of Teaching Experience | $44,667 | 86% |
Source: LA Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
School Ratings and Reviews
Overall Rating: 3
3 out of 5 | 2 Reviews
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2 reviews for Sam Houston High School
- Reviewed by Parent or Guardian on September 20, 2011
- Rating:
(5 / 5) Flag as inappropriate - Wonderful community school. Great teachers, just look at the test scores!
- Reviewed by Parent or Guardian on March 31, 2011
- Rating:
(1 / 5) Flag as inappropriate - Worst school ever. Teachers don't help the students.
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