Serving 1,277 students in grades 9-12, Ruston 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 48% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,277 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 55%
Graduation Rate
: ≥99% (Top 1% in LA)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 48% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 57% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 30% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Ruston High School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,251 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ruston High School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ruston High School?
The graduation rate of Ruston High School is 99%, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 83%.
How many students attend Ruston High School?
1,277 students attend Ruston High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Ruston High School students are White, 43% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ruston High School?
Ruston High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ruston High School offer ?
Ruston High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Ruston High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,277 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 55%
Graduation Rate
: ≥99% (Top 1%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 48% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 57% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 30% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
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