Ruston High School is a four-year public high school located in the Lincoln Parish School District of Ruston, Louisiana, United States. Founded in 1921 and the current High School built in 1939 located near Louisiana Tech Campus.
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
Top Rankings
Ruston 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
School Overview
Ruston High School's student population of 1,277 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 100 teachers has grown by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,277 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
100 teachers
Year Founded
1921
Colors
White, Grey, Red
School Rankings
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.
Overall Testing Rank
#194 out of 1251 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
8%
11%
Black
43%
41%
White
45%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥99%
83%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Binturong
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ruston High School's ranking?
Ruston High School is ranked #194 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Ruston High School often compared to?
Ruston High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Simsboro High School, Choudrant High School by visitors of our site.
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 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ruston High School part of?
Ruston High School is part of Lincoln Parish School District.
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