Ruston High School
About Ruston High School
Ruston High School, at 900 Bearcat Dr., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Oct 8, 1992. It was among the first 10 of Ruston’s 21 listings, with two others the same day. The Register lists it for its architecture, at the state level. It describes its style as Art Deco, as it does for 21 other Louisiana listings. The listing covers 7 acres.
What it isHigh school in Louisiana, United States. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 23 MB · National Archives↗1921 to today
- 1921Built
- 1992Added to the National Register of Historic Places
- 2026On the Register for 34 years
Finding Ruston High School
900 Bearcat Dr., Ruston
No other Register listing is within a short walk. The nearest are under Around it.
19 more Register listings within a mile
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
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Memories of Ruston High School
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Ruston High School
Is Ruston High School on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Oct 8, 1992 (Register number 92001335).
Is Ruston High School a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Louisiana has 57 National Historic Landmarks.
Can you visit Ruston High School?
It has its own website, the place to check whether and when it is open to visitors.
Where can I read the history of Ruston High School?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 23 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.
Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 73973926 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.