Sam Houston High School vs. Westlake High School
Should you attend Sam Houston High School or Westlake High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Sam Houston High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Westlake High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 1,191 students in grades 9-12, Sam Houston High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Serving 493 students in grades 9-12, Westlake High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,191 students
493 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
55% | 45%
Total Classroom Teachers
78 teachers
45 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#135 out of 1251 schools in LA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#247 out of 1251 schools in LA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
45-49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
50-54%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
30-34%
Graduation Rate
97%
≥95%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
320
121
Grade 10 Students
284
139
Grade 11 Students
311
134
Grade 12 Students
276
99
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
6%
4%
% Black
11%
19%
% White
79%
73%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
Diversity Score
0.36
0.43
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
9%
