- Enrollment
- 1,911
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Lake Charles, LA
Sam Houston High School
Federal NCES profile for Sam Houston High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 220033000237
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sam Houston High School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Louisiana median. It is also one of the largest schools in Louisiana.
- #3 of 5
- high schools in Lake Charles · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17:1
- students per teacher
- 32.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Sam Houston High School has class sizes near the Louisiana median. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sam Houston High School ranks #3 of 5 high schools in Lake Charles, LA.
School address
District: Calcasieu Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220033000237 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-25 students YoY
Sam Houston High School held near 1,191 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-25 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 67.2 → 78.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-25 students YoY 220033000237 · Lake Charles, LA High · MID · TRAD
1,141 enr · 17:1 · 32.7% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Sulphur High School (1,911 students)
Sam Houston High School held near 1,191 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-25 headcount). Teacher FTE added 67.2 → 78.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Sam Houston High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sulphur High S
Sulphur High School
1,911 students
- Alfred M. Barb
Alfred M. Barbe High School
1,908 students
- This school
Sam Houston High School
1,141 students
- S. J. Welsh Mi
S. J. Welsh Middle School
1,011 students
- Iowa High Scho
Iowa High School
1,007 students
- Moss Bluff Ele
Moss Bluff Elementary School
969 students
What this shows Sam Houston High School reports 1,141 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sam Houston High School compares
Sam Houston High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Louisiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Louisiana | Louisiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17:1 | ▲ 1% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.7% | ▼ 48% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,141 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,141
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
32.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% below the Louisiana average of 62.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 58% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
17.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$17,724
per pupil, district-wide
- above Louisiana avg of $16,812
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 380 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
139
in-school suspensions + 117 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 14 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 78.5%
African American 10.9%
Hispanic or Latino 6.7%
Two or More 2.8%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 78.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.7, Sam Houston High School is less mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 16
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Calcasieu Parish reports $17,724 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sam Houston High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sulphur High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Alfred M. Barbe High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| S. J. Welsh Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Iowa High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Moss Bluff Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sam Houston High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,908
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,011
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 1,007
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 969
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar high schools in Lake Charles
4 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Alfred M. Barbe High School
Standard public school
1,908 students 21.4:1 students per teacher
Lagrange High School
Standard public school
881 students 10.9:1 students per teacher
Lake Charles College Prep
Standard public school
624 students 19.5:1 students per teacher
Washington/Marion Magnet High School
Standard public school
597 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,141 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17:1)
Frequently asked questions about Sam Houston High School
How many students attend Sam Houston High School?
Sam Houston High School has 1,141 students enrolled. It is a high school in Lake Charles, LA. CCD year-over-year: 1,216 (2022-23) → 1,191 (2023-24), nearly flat (-25).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sam Houston High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sam Houston High School is 17:1, which is 1% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sam Houston High School?
32.7% of students at Sam Houston High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sam Houston High School?
The largest demographic group at Sam Houston High School is White at 78.5% of enrollment, in Lake Charles, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sam Houston High School?
Sam Houston High School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Sam Houston High School rank among high schools in Lake Charles?
By Resource Investment Index, Sam Houston High School ranks #3 of 5 high schools in Lake Charles, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Lake Charles on the city page.
What other schools are in Calcasieu Parish?
Besides Sam Houston High School, Calcasieu Parish also operates Sulphur High School (1,911 students), Alfred M. Barbe High School (1,908 students), and S. J. Welsh Middle School (1,011 students). See the Calcasieu Parish district page for the complete list.