SAM HOUSTON HIGH SCHOOL
Sam Houston High School is a public high school that is part of the Calcasieu Parish school district, located in Lake Charles, LA with about 1,244 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 63 teachers, Sam Houston High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Sam Houston High School, located in Moss Bluff (a community near Lake Charles, Louisiana), is a prominent secondary institution within the Calcasieu Parish School Board. Known for its strong sense of community pride, the school serves a diverse student body and is recognized for maintaining a high standard of academic rigor and extracurricular engagement. The campus at 880 S H Jones Parkway acts as a central hub for the area, fostering an environment that encourages both intellectual development and personal growth through a wide array of specialized programs, honors courses, and vocational opportunities.
Beyond its academic offerings, Sam Houston High School is widely celebrated for its competitive athletics and vibrant extracurricular culture. The school’s athletic programs—often referred to as the "Broncos"—are a major source of local spirit, consistently drawing significant community support during sporting events. With a focus on preparing students for life after graduation, the faculty and staff emphasize character development and school spirit, making it one of the most well-regarded public high schools in the Southwest Louisiana region.
For more information, contact Sam Houston High School at (337) 217-4480 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Lake Charles, LA 70611
(337) 217-4480
SAM HOUSTON HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Lake Charles, LA with about 1,244 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Louisiana
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Calcasieu Parish
- Total Students:
- 1,244
- Teachers:
- 63.82
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 1,244 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending SAM HOUSTON HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 84% of the student body.
- White
- 83.6%
- Black or African American
- 10.3%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 3.1%
- Two or more races
- 1.3%
- Asian
- 1.1%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.5%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.1%
- Female
- 49.0%
- Male
- 51.0%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.