Baton Rouge Magnet High School

Summary:

Baton Rouge Magnet High School is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, with a student population of 1,582. This exceptional school consistently ranks among the top high schools in Louisiana, often placing in the top 10 statewide, and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Baton Rouge Magnet High School's academic performance is truly remarkable. In the 2023-2024 school year, 99% of its students were proficient or better in English II, far exceeding the 54% proficiency rate in the East Baton Rouge Parish and the 66% statewide average. The school's diverse student population, with a racial makeup of 41.85% White, 27.24% African American, 8.22% Hispanic, and 20.73% Asian, is also noteworthy, especially when compared to the higher concentrations of African American and Hispanic students in nearby schools.

Baton Rouge Magnet High School's consistent academic excellence and strong performance across different student subgroups, including female, male, Asian, African American, Hispanic, White, and low socioeconomic status students, are a testament to the school's commitment to providing a high-quality education to all its students. This stands in stark contrast to many of the nearby schools, such as Thrive Academy, Tara High School, and Liberty High School, which tend to have lower test scores, lower rankings, and higher concentrations of students from disadvantaged backgrounds.


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Public, Magnet 9-12

 2825 Government St
       Baton Rouge, LA  70806


(225) 383-0520

District: East Baton Rouge Parish

SchoolDigger Rank:
5th of 333 Louisiana High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,355 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  17.2 Help
Number of students:  1,602

Racial breakdown:

White:
40.3%
African American:
26.9%
Asian:
21.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  20.8% Help


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Compare Details Baton Rouge Magnet High School ranks better than 98.5% of high schools in Louisiana. It also ranks first among 13 ranked high schools in the East Baton Rouge Parish School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 96.53. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Baton Rouge Magnet High School has the largest high school student body size in the East Baton Rouge Parish School District. Student population at Baton Rouge Magnet High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (40.3%), African American (26.9%), Asian (21.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 20.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the East Baton Rouge Parish School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Baton Rouge Magnet High School is 17.2. 11 high schools in the East Baton Rouge Parish School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Baton Rouge Magnet High School is $12,355, which is the lowest among 13 high schools in the East Baton Rouge Parish School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Baton Rouge Magnet High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Baton Rouge Magnet High School 5th of 333 Louisiana public high schools. (See Baton Rouge Magnet High School in the ranking list.)

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East Baton Rouge Parish:

SchoolDigger ranks East Baton Rouge Parish 77th of 122 Louisiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Baton Rouge Magnet High School

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Rank History for all students at Baton Rouge Magnet High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 98.57 5th 290 98.3%
2008 97.20 4th 291 98.6%
2009 93.27 7th 301 97.7%
2010 94.77 5th 297 98.3%
2011 92.00 5th 300 98.3%
2012 91.15 8th 310 97.4%
2013 87.59 5th 312 98.4%
2014 87.21 2nd 309 99.4%
2015 85.64 3rd 312 99.0%
2016 87.25 1st 297 99.7%
2017 87.96 2nd 297 99.3%
2018 88.45 9th 302 97.0%
2019 97.65 1st 313 99.7%
2021 93.39 8th 322 97.5%
2022 95.03 5th 326 98.5%
2024 96.53 5th 333 98.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Baton Rouge Magnet High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 93.62 8th 301 97.3%
2021 94.51 7th 285 97.5%
2023 96.76 4th 321 98.8%
2024 97.71 7th 328 97.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Baton Rouge Magnet High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 94.31 4th 292 98.6%
2021 92.92 8th 288 97.2%
2022 93.53 6th 311 98.1%
2024 94.91 9th 308 97.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Baton Rouge Magnet High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 97.09 1st 291 99.7%
2021 92.13 10th 292 96.6%
2024 96.73 4th 315 98.7%
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Rank History for Asian students at Baton Rouge Magnet High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 79.41 3rd 22 86.4%
2022 65.21 9th 20 55.0%
2023 71.09 4th 24 83.3%
2024 83.28 2nd 22 90.9%
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Rank History for African American students at Baton Rouge Magnet High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 98.62 4th 233 98.3%
2023 99.04 3rd 252 98.8%
2024 98.57 6th 260 97.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Baton Rouge Magnet High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 91.28 8th 78 89.7%
2021 94.84 6th 92 93.5%
2022 97.59 2nd 103 98.1%
2023 95.14 5th 107 95.3%
2024 96.62 5th 113 95.6%
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Rank History for White students at Baton Rouge Magnet High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 88.78 7th 245 97.1%
2023 92.24 10th 249 96.0%
2024 95.40 4th 248 98.4%
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Data source: test scores: Louisiana Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Reviews:
Facebook Profile Picture by a student on FaceBook
Wednesday, May 21, 2014

Open Quote Pretty hard. They just need to be careful of their teachers. One was changed from teaching upperclassmen to freshmen, and all I can/should say is I'm glad I'm not in that class. Plus this year a lot of freshmen are going to fail because they took in lots that were very...stupid and others that didn't care much about their grades. BRMHS needs to think about the requirements to get in the school because I know people who deserved to get in more than some freshmen I know now. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Baton Rouge Magnet High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 1039 1039
1990 742 152 124 18 3 n/a n/a 0 1039
1991 726 163 127 26 6 n/a n/a 0 1048
1992 731 162 139 24 6 n/a n/a 0 1062
1993 724 191 132 27 11 n/a n/a 0 1085
1994 687 192 137 38 13 n/a n/a 0 1067
1995 722 232 122 13 8 n/a n/a 0 1097
1996 722 232 122 13 8 n/a n/a 0 1097
1997 658 309 114 8 2 n/a n/a 0 1091
1998 601 427 113 3 2 n/a n/a 0 1146
1999 552 519 107 5 2 n/a n/a 0 1185
2000 528 545 77 5 2 n/a n/a 0 1157
2001 514 590 84 9 1 n/a n/a 0 1198
2002 513 555 98 8 1 n/a n/a 0 1175
2003 513 555 98 8 1 n/a n/a 0 1175
2004 500 560 114 12 1 n/a n/a 0 1187
2005 532 597 111 9 1 n/a n/a 0 1250
2006 517 556 131 10 1 n/a n/a 0 1215
2007 527 592 127 14 1 n/a n/a 0 1261
2008 549 548 130 16 0 n/a n/a 0 1243
2009 552 561 135 24 0 n/a n/a 0 1272
2010 542 507 143 29 3 n/a n/a 0 1224
2011 572 534 163 0 4 0 0 0 1273
2012 505 523 176 42 4 0 25 0 1275
2013 518 583 195 42 4 0 20 0 1362
2014 519 706 197 54 2 0 20 0 1498
2015 502 699 205 50 1 2 18 0 1477
2016 498 708 221 58 1 1 11 0 1498
2017 486 662 225 82 2 3 13 0 1473
2018 539 587 270 81 2 5 15 0 1499
2019 563 542 293 94 2 4 11 0 1509
2020 572 484 305 100 2 3 16 0 1482
2021 624 497 352 113 2 1 18 0 1607
2022 621 461 328 131 4 2 15 0 1562
2023 662 431 328 130 6 7 18 0 1582
2024 645 431 341 148 6 10 21 0 1602

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Baton Rouge Magnet High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 1039 55.0 18.8 4.8
1990 1039 50.0 20.7 5.5
1991 1048 56.0 18.7 4.8
1992 1062 56.0 18.9 4
1993 1085 53.0 20.5 4.8
1994 1067 54.0 19.8 5.5
1995 1097 50.0 21.9 5.7
1996 1097 50.0 21.9 5.7
1997 1091 57.2 19.1 8.1
1998 1146 52.0 22.0 14
1999 1185 57.0 20.8 17.1
2000 1157 58.0 19.9 19.3
2001 1198 60.0 20.0 20.5
2002 1175 60.0 19.6 22.4
2003 1175 60.0 19.6 22.4
2004 1187 61.0 19.5 24.6
2005 1250 66.4 18.8 27.7
2006 1215 69.8 17.4 31.8
2007 1261 68.9 18.3 28
2008 1243 71.0 17.5 8
2009 1272 67.1 19.0 32.2
2010 1224 70.0 17.4 31
2011 1273 76.3 16.6 32.8
2012 1275 71.8 17.7 36.2
2013 1362 76.5 17.7 35.9
2014 1498 79.0 18.9 39.3
2015 1477 82.0 18.0 15.5
2016 1498 n/a n/a 13.2
2017 1473 113.4 12.9 41.3
2018 1499 78.2 19.1 40.8
2019 1509 76.8 19.6 15.5
2020 1482 77.8 19.0 18.1
2021 1607 78.3 20.5 13.6
2022 1562 82.0 19.0 15.2
2023 1582 80.4 19.6 33.3
2024 1602 92.8 17.2 20.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Baton Rouge Magnet High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 1039 55.0 18.8 4.8
1990 1039 50.0 20.7 5.5
1991 1048 56.0 18.7 4.8
1992 1062 56.0 18.9 4
1993 1085 53.0 20.5 4.8
1994 1067 54.0 19.8 5.5
1995 1097 50.0 21.9 5.7
1996 1097 50.0 21.9 5.7
1997 1091 57.2 19.1 8.1
1998 1146 52.0 22.0 14
1999 1185 57.0 20.8 17.1
2000 1157 58.0 19.9 19.3
2001 1198 60.0 20.0 20.5
2002 1175 60.0 19.6 22.4
2003 1175 60.0 19.6 22.4
2004 1187 61.0 19.5 24.6
2005 1250 66.4 18.8 27.7
2006 1215 69.8 17.4 31.8
2007 1261 68.9 18.3 28
2008 1243 71.0 17.5 8
2009 1272 67.1 19.0 32.2
2010 1224 70.0 17.4 31
2011 1273 76.3 16.6 32.8
2012 1275 71.8 17.7 36.2
2013 1362 76.5 17.7 35.9
2014 1498 79.0 18.9 39.3
2015 1477 82.0 18.0 15.5
2016 1498 n/a n/a 13.2
2017 1473 113.4 12.9 41.3
2018 1499 78.2 19.1 40.8
2019 1509 76.8 19.6 15.5
2020 1482 77.8 19.0 18.1
2021 1607 78.3 20.5 13.6
2022 1562 82.0 19.0 15.2
2023 1582 80.4 19.6 33.3
2024 1602 92.8 17.2 20.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Baton Rouge Magnet High School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2017 $9,580
2018 $9,763
2019 $10,536
2020 $11,110
2021 $11,338
2022 $12,355

Data source: Louisiana Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Baton Rouge Magnet High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1st of 313 High schoolsRanks 5th of 326 High schools
 1.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course English II (Baton Rouge Magnet High School)10099
 1%
   End of Course English II (East Baton Rouge Parish)5756
 1%
   End of Course English II (Louisiana)6966
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students15091582
 4.8%
African American542431
 20.5%
American Indian26
 200%
Asian293328
 11.9%
Hispanic94130
 38.3%
Pacific Islander47
 75%
White563662
 17.6%
Two or More Races1118
 63.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients15.5%33.3%
 17.8%


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Yes! Baton Rouge Magnet High School is one of the best high schools in the state. It ranks 5th of 333 Louisiana high schools.

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,602 students attended Baton Rouge Magnet High School.

Students at Baton Rouge Magnet High School are 40% White, 27% African American, 21% Asian, 9% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Louisiana Dept of Education.

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