Ruston High School

Ruston High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
900 Bearcat Dr,  Ruston, LA
Lincoln Parish Public Schools
4.0
4.7
1,310 Students
A
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School Details

Head of School
Dan Gressett
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Average SAT Score
830
Average ACT Score
24
Math Proficiency
48%
Reading Proficiency
57%
Average GPA
3.55
Graduation Rate
99%

Niche Grade

B+
Academics
A+
Teachers
B+
College Prep
A
Administration
B
Resources/Facilities
A-
Clubs and Activities
A-
Sports
B+
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.55
Reading Proficiency
57%
Math Proficiency
48%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
81
Full Time Teachers
81
Teachers in First or Second Year
16.2%
College Prep
Average SAT
830
Math
390
Verbal
440
Average ACT
24
Math
22
English
25
Reading
25
Science
24
Number of AP Courses
8
AP Pass Rate
50.6%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

8
Test Scores
4
Equity
8
College Readiness
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Test Scores

English
15%
State Average
10%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
325:1

Student Diversity

Female
50.3%
Male
49.7%
White
44.7%
Black
44.4%
Hispanic
7.5%
Two or more races
1.7%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.7%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%
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School Rankings

#8 Best Public HS Teachers in Louisiana
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Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Louisiana Tech University 406 Students
Louisiana State University 222 Students
Grambling State University 144 Students
University of Louisiana at Lafayette 141 Students
University of Louisiana - Monroe 133 Students
Northwestern State University of Louisiana 95 Students
Southern University & A&M College 67 Students
Baylor University 59 Students
Loyola University New Orleans 57 Students
University of New Orleans 54 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 81 Students
Nursing 70 Students
Biology 59 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 41 Students
Psychology 38 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 32 Students
Marketing 26 Students
Accounting 22 Students
Pre-Law Studies 21 Students
English 17 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.0 140 Reviews
5.0 Senior
6/5/2023
Ruston high has been an experience for sure, there is definitely a great academic track for students and great teachers. Although the worst part has been the discouragement I got from a teacher about taking a certain courses. Its not all teachers, but I'd definitely like to see more attention put into the low achieving students.
4.0 Senior
3/10/2023
I have had a great time at Ruston High School overall. The counselors and staff are great and a clean and nice atmosphere. It isn't perfect but you will get good education, great teachers, and awesome clubs and sports programs. The only slight negatives I had were confusing rules and dress coding but overall a great school. Would give a 4.5/5 stars if I could.
5.0 Senior
2/2/2023
My experience at Ruston high school was a growing experience. I learned a lot from my mistakes and it taught me so much I need to know when I go to college. I would like to see a increase of student activity and I would love to see a program where students who want to major in the special education field can work and train with the special need students.
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4.7 3 Reviews
5.0 parent
5/11/2011
its a great school my child really love it.i just think they need too work on some things.
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5.0 parent
12/7/2008
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4.0 parent
11/16/2007
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