Sam Houston High School

880 S H Jones Parkway
Lake Charles, LA 70611

1,216 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

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.

1,216

Total Students

67.2

Full-Time Teachers

18.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

32.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sam Houston High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	970
Hispanic	60
Black	143
Asian	11
Two or More	30
American Indian	2

White
970 (79.8 %)
Black
143 (11.8 %)
Hispanic
60 (4.9 %)
Two or More
30 (2.5 %)
Asian
11 (0.9 %)
American Indian
2 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Calcasieu Parish
Phone:	(337)217-4480
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,216
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	67.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	342
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	49

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 327

Grade 10 333

Grade 11 293

Grade 12 263