Is Peabody Magnet High School a good school?

Peabody Magnet High School ranks in the bottom 19.2% of Louisiana high schools.

How many students attend Peabody Magnet High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 779 students attended Peabody Magnet High School.

What is the racial makeup of Peabody Magnet High School?

Students at Peabody Magnet High School are 98% African American, 1% White.

What schools feed into Peabody Magnet High School?

Peabody Magnet High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Acadian Elementary Elementary : Alma Redwine Elementary Elementary : Martin Park Elementary School Elementary : Peabody Montessori Elementary School Middle : Arthur F. Smith Middle Magnet School

Peabody Magnet High School

Summary:

Peabody Magnet High School is a public high school in Alexandria, Louisiana, serving 760 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Rapides Parish school district, which is ranked 42 out of 122 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Peabody Magnet High School has a significantly higher percentage of African American students (97.63%) compared to the surrounding schools, which have more diverse racial compositions, it consistently ranks in the bottom quarter of Louisiana high schools with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's proficiency rates on state assessments (LEAP/EOC) are significantly lower than the Rapides Parish and Louisiana averages across various subjects and grade levels. Additionally, Peabody Magnet High School has an extremely high percentage of students (over 90%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

In comparison, the surrounding schools, such as Buckeye High School, Rapides High School, Tioga High School, Alexandria Senior High School, and Pineville High School, generally perform better academically and have higher rankings from SchoolDigger. These schools have higher proficiency rates on state assessments and serve more diverse student populations. The stark racial imbalance and low academic performance at Peabody Magnet High School raise questions about equity and access to quality education for this student population, which may require targeted interventions and support to address the underlying factors contributing to the school's challenges.

Detail:

Public 9-12

2727 Jones Avenue
Alexandria, LA 71302

(318) 448-3457

District: Rapides Parish

SchoolDigger Rank:
269^th of 333 Louisiana High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,802

Feeder schools for Peabody Magnet High School:

Elementary:	Acadian Elementary
	Alma Redwine Elementary
	Martin Park Elementary School
	Peabody Montessori Elementary School
Middle:	Arthur F. Smith Middle Magnet School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.5

Number of students: 779

Racial breakdown:

African American:

97.7%

White:

1.4%

American Indian:

0.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 89.2%

See top rated Louisiana high schools

Compare Peabody Magnet High School to nearby high schools!

Performance Trends

Compare Details Peabody Magnet High School ranks worse than 80.8% of high schools in Louisiana. It also ranks 6^th among 7 ranked high schools in the Rapides Parish School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 20.96. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (97.7%), White (1.4%), American Indian (0.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 89.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Rapides Parish School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Peabody Magnet High School is 14.5. 3 high schools in the Rapides Parish School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Peabody Magnet High School employs 53.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Peabody Magnet High School is $13,802, which is the 3^rd highest among 7 high schools in the Rapides Parish School District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Peabody Magnet High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Peabody Magnet High School 269^th of 333 Louisiana public high schools. (See Peabody Magnet High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

African American students:

Rapides Parish:

SchoolDigger ranks Rapides Parish 42^nd of 122 Louisiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)

What do you think?

Your rating for Peabody Magnet High School?

(Ranking FAQ)

Rank History for Peabody Magnet High School

Compare

Rank History for all students at Peabody Magnet High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	LA State Percentile
2007	25.22	245^th	290	15.5%
2008	33.62	211^th	291	27.5%
2009	34.59	226^th	301	24.9%
2010	31.34	237^th	297	20.2%
2011	11.24	287^th	300	4.3%
2012	11.60	290^th	310	6.5%
2013	14.77	286^th	312	8.3%
2014	25.82	261^st	309	15.5%
2015	22.64	274^th	312	12.2%
2016	25.45	258^th	297	13.1%
2017	16.33	272^nd	297	8.4%
2018	11.22	271^st	302	10.3%
2019	8.91	286^th	313	8.6%
2021	14.03	273^rd	322	15.2%
2022	9.11	292^nd	326	10.4%
2023	7.25	294^th	321	8.4%
2024	20.96	269^th	333	19.2%

See the entire list of Louisiana High School Rankings!

Rank History for English Language Learner students at Peabody Magnet High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	LA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	45.66	13^th	27	51.9%

See the entire list of Best Louisiana High Schools for English Language Learner Students!

Rank History for Special Education students at Peabody Magnet High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	LA State Percentile
2021	10.94	132^nd	135	2.2%
2022	11.58	135^th	139	2.9%
2023	15.38	123^rd	138	10.9%
2024	13.01	157^th	165	4.8%

See the entire list of Best Louisiana High Schools for Special Education Students!

Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Peabody Magnet High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	LA State Percentile
2019	10.85	274^th	301	9.0%
2021	18.43	238^th	285	16.5%
2022	11.32	289^th	322	10.2%
2023	10.99	286^th	321	10.9%
2024	17.59	274^th	328	16.5%

See the entire list of Best Louisiana High Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Peabody Magnet High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	LA State Percentile
2019	9.33	269^th	292	7.9%
2021	20.80	231^st	288	19.8%
2022	10.07	283^rd	311	9.0%
2023	7.57	288^th	308	6.5%
2024	16.63	264^th	308	14.3%

See the entire list of Best Louisiana High Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Male students at Peabody Magnet High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	LA State Percentile
2019	10.10	264^th	291	9.3%
2021	10.93	256^th	292	12.3%
2022	7.07	278^th	301	7.6%
2023	7.38	280^th	306	8.5%
2024	14.45	270^th	315	14.3%

See the entire list of Best Louisiana High Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for African American students at Peabody Magnet High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	LA State Percentile
2019	20.27	195^th	233	16.3%
2021	30.11	172^nd	243	29.2%
2022	20.30	211^th	256	17.6%
2023	16.23	218^th	252	13.5%
2024	29.42	183^rd	260	29.6%

See the entire list of Best Louisiana High Schools for African American Students!

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.

Data source: Louisiana Dept of Education

We're sorry, but no reviews have been submitted for Peabody Magnet High School.

If you have first-hand knowledge about Peabody Magnet High School, submit a rating!

Reviews:
No reviews have been submitted!

Enrollment information for Peabody Magnet High School

Compare

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	940	940
1990	241	697	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	938
1991	229	734	2	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	966
1992	253	699	3	0	3	n/a	n/a	0	958
1993	237	729	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	966
1994	180	650	3	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	835
1995	203	613	5	1	2	n/a	n/a	0	824
1996	203	613	5	1	2	n/a	n/a	0	824
1997	200	638	8	5	5	n/a	n/a	0	856
1998	142	647	5	3	7	n/a	n/a	0	804
1999	130	661	7	2	6	n/a	n/a	0	806
2000	61	683	3	0	4	n/a	n/a	0	751
2001	39	588	0	0	3	n/a	n/a	0	630
2002	17	718	0	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	737
2003	17	718	0	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	737
2004	22	669	0	0	3	n/a	n/a	0	694
2005	31	710	3	0	3	n/a	n/a	0	747
2006	35	740	5	0	4	n/a	n/a	0	784
2007	36	739	3	0	4	n/a	n/a	0	782
2008	30	649	4	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	685
2009	23	706	2	1	4	n/a	n/a	0	736
2010	15	705	2	0	4	n/a	n/a	0	726
2011	10	727	1	0	4	0	0	0	742
2012	4	739	0	1	1	0	1	0	746
2013	7	649	0	2	1	0	0	0	659
2014	10	650	0	1	2	0	0	0	663
2015	3	563	0	2	4	0	0	0	572
2016	7	569	0	0	4	0	0	0	580
2017	14	569	0	0	3	0	0	0	586
2018	15	635	0	0	3	0	0	0	653
2019	9	675	0	0	2	0	0	0	686
2020	9	678	0	0	3	0	1	0	691
2021	10	691	0	1	3	0	1	0	706
2022	8	738	1	2	3	0	2	0	754
2023	9	742	1	2	4	0	2	0	760
2024	11	761	1	0	3	0	3	0	779

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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 Peabody Magnet High School

Compare

Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	940	41.0	22.9	38.2
1990	938	54.0	17.3	38.6
1991	966	54.0	17.8	32.9
1992	958	51.0	18.7	34.8
1993	966	51.0	18.9	38.4
1994	835	52.0	16.1	46.2
1995	824	48.0	17.2	43.3
1996	824	48.0	17.2	43.3
1997	856	48.0	17.8	47.1
1998	804	44.0	18.3	49.5
1999	806	42.0	19.2	53.7
2000	751	43.0	17.5	64.6
2001	630	44.0	14.3	68.9
2002	737	52.5	14.0	79.8
2003	737	52.5	14.0	79.8
2004	694	50.9	13.6	80.8
2005	747	48.9	15.3	81.8
2006	784	52.7	14.9	73.2
2007	782	53.9	14.5	77.9
2008	685	49.7	13.8	78.4
2009	736	43.5	16.9	80.4
2010	726	51.3	14.1	85.5
2011	742	48.7	15.2	75.9
2012	746	44.7	16.6	86.9
2013	659	47.3	13.9	85.1
2014	663	40.3	16.4	88.4
2015	572	36.0	15.8	85.1
2016	580	43.0	13.4	90.3
2017	586	38.3	15.2	91
2018	653	36.0	18.1	89.7
2019	686	40.0	17.1	71.7
2020	691	45.7	15.1	74.7
2021	706	41.0	17.2	69.7
2022	754	43.0	17.5	58.8
2023	760	45.0	16.8	90.5
2024	779	53.4	14.5	89.2

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 Peabody Magnet High School

Compare

Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	940	41.0	22.9	38.2
1990	938	54.0	17.3	38.6
1991	966	54.0	17.8	32.9
1992	958	51.0	18.7	34.8
1993	966	51.0	18.9	38.4
1994	835	52.0	16.1	46.2
1995	824	48.0	17.2	43.3
1996	824	48.0	17.2	43.3
1997	856	48.0	17.8	47.1
1998	804	44.0	18.3	49.5
1999	806	42.0	19.2	53.7
2000	751	43.0	17.5	64.6
2001	630	44.0	14.3	68.9
2002	737	52.5	14.0	79.8
2003	737	52.5	14.0	79.8
2004	694	50.9	13.6	80.8
2005	747	48.9	15.3	81.8
2006	784	52.7	14.9	73.2
2007	782	53.9	14.5	77.9
2008	685	49.7	13.8	78.4
2009	736	43.5	16.9	80.4
2010	726	51.3	14.1	85.5
2011	742	48.7	15.2	75.9
2012	746	44.7	16.6	86.9
2013	659	47.3	13.9	85.1
2014	663	40.3	16.4	88.4
2015	572	36.0	15.8	85.1
2016	580	43.0	13.4	90.3
2017	586	38.3	15.2	91
2018	653	36.0	18.1	89.7
2019	686	40.0	17.1	71.7
2020	691	45.7	15.1	74.7
2021	706	41.0	17.2	69.7
2022	754	43.0	17.5	58.8
2023	760	45.0	16.8	90.5
2024	779	53.4	14.5	89.2

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 Peabody Magnet High School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2017	$12,057
2018	$11,590
2019	$12,237
2020	$13,171
2021	$13,846
2022	$13,802

Data source: Louisiana Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Peabody Magnet High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 286^th of 313 High schools	Ranks 294^th of 321 High schools	0.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Peabody Magnet High School)	43	28	15%
End of Course Algebra I (Rapides Parish)	67	68	1%
End of Course Algebra I (Louisiana)	67	64	3%
End of Course Geometry (Peabody Magnet High School)	32	17	15%
End of Course Geometry (Louisiana)	68	61	7%
End of Course English II (Peabody Magnet High School)	44	42	2%
End of Course English II (Rapides Parish)	68	63	5%
End of Course English II (Louisiana)	69	67	2%
End of Course U.S. History (Peabody Magnet High School)	31	14	17%
End of Course U.S. History (Rapides Parish)	64	55	9%
End of Course U.S. History (Louisiana)	59	54	5%
End of Course English I (Peabody Magnet High School)	38	43	5%
End of Course English I (Rapides Parish)	68	66	2%
End of Course English I (Louisiana)	71	67	4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	686	760	10.8%
African American	675	742	9.9%
American Indian	2	4	100%
Asian	0	1
Hispanic	0	2
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	9	9
Two or More Races	0	2
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	71.7%	90.5%	18.8%

Schools Near Peabody Magnet High School

Choose columns to see: Summary School Students/Teachers Ranking Test Scores Finance All

School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				LEAP Mathematics (2024)				LEAP English Language Arts (2024)				LEAP Algebra I (2024)	LEAP Geometry (2024)	LEAP English II (2024)	LEAP U.S. History (2024)	LEAP English I (2024)	LEAP Biology (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	LEAP Mathematics 6th Grade	LEAP Mathematics 7th Grade	LEAP Mathematics 8th Grade	LEAP Mathematics All Grades	LEAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	LEAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	LEAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	LEAP English Language Arts All Grades	LEAP Algebra I End of Course	LEAP Geometry End of Course	LEAP English II End of Course	LEAP U.S. History End of Course	LEAP English I End of Course	LEAP Biology End of Course	Total
Peabody Magnet High School	Public	9-12	2727 Jones Avenue	Alexandria	71302	Rapides Parish	Rapides Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(318) 448-3457	779	53	14.5	89.2%	11 (1.4%)	761 (97.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.4%)	21	269^th of 333 public high schools	19.2%		7.2	294^th of 321 public high schools	8.4%	25									46.0		43.0		50.0		$13,802
Bolton High School	Public	9-12	2101 Vance Avenue	Alexandria	71301	Rapides Parish	Rapides Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(318) 448-3628	561	53	10.5	82.7%	92 (16.4%)	442 (78.8%)	11 (2.0%)	2 (0.4%)	5 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (1.6%)	13.6	285^th of 333 public high schools	14.4%		12.2	276^th of 321 public high schools	14.0%	9									31.0	21.0	31.0	40.0	49.0	42.0	$19,619
Pineville High School	Public	9-12	1511 Line Street	Pineville	71360	Rapides Parish	Rapides Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(318) 442-8990	1,319	82	16.1	59.7%	776 (58.8%)	440 (33.4%)	36 (2.7%)	35 (2.7%)	3 (0.2%)	3 (0.2%)	26 (2.0%)	70.9	81^st of 333 public high schools	75.7%		66.6	108^th of 321 public high schools	66.4%	27									77.0	81.0	70.0	61.0	74.0	76.0	$11,892
Alexandria Senior High School	Public	9-12	800 Ola Lane	Alexandria	71303	Rapides Parish	Rapides Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(318) 448-8234	1,558	85	18.4	60.3%	728 (46.7%)	660 (42.4%)	89 (5.7%)	58 (3.7%)	2 (0.1%)	2 (0.1%)	19 (1.2%)	77.1	58^th of 333 public high schools	82.6%		73.6	60^th of 321 public high schools	81.3%	2									78.0	75.0	79.0	77.0	78.0	73.0	$11,802
Tioga High School	Public	9-12	1207 Tioga Road	Ball	71405	Rapides Parish	Rapides Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(318) 640-9661	970	66	14.6	70.0%	638 (65.8%)	270 (27.8%)	33 (3.4%)	3 (0.3%)	7 (0.7%)	1 (0.1%)	18 (1.9%)	60.1	135^th of 333 public high schools	59.5%		60.2	132^nd of 321 public high schools	58.9%	3									71.0	64.0	74.0	55.0	71.0	63.0	$13,443
Rapides High School	Public	9-12	9463 Highway 71 South	Lecompte	71346	Rapides Parish	Rapides Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(318) 776-9371	263	22	12.2	80.2%	115 (43.7%)	63 (24.0%)	78 (29.7%)	2 (0.8%)	2 (0.8%)	1 (0.4%)	2 (0.8%)	43	200^th of 333 public high schools	39.9%		56.8	145^th of 321 public high schools	54.8%	55									59.0		58.0	54.0	60.0	57.0	$18,083
Buckeye High School	Public	6-12	715 Highway 1207	Deville	71328	Rapides Parish	Rapides Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(318) 466-5678	963	67	14.4	56.5%	932 (96.8%)	7 (0.7%)	13 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (0.7%)	67.2	104^th of 333 public high schools	68.8%		73.2	65^th of 321 public high schools	79.8%	39	75.0	73.0	73.0	73.0	80.0	84.0	74.0	79.0	78.0	78.0	73.0	56.0	69.0	72.0	$13,509
Grant High School	Public	9-12	17779 Highway 167	Dry Prong	71423	Grant Parish	Grant Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(318) 899-3331	639	40	16.0	57.7%	534 (83.6%)	77 (12.1%)	7 (1.1%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	17 (2.7%)	61.2	127^th of 333 public high schools	61.9%		59.7	135^th of 321 public high schools	57.9%	8									64.0	60.0	75.0	64.0	68.0	68.0	$12,499

Peabody Magnet High School

Peabody Magnet High School:

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Rapides Parish:

What do you think?

Rank History for Peabody Magnet High School

Rank History for all students at Peabody Magnet High School

Rank History for English Language Learner students at Peabody Magnet High School

Rank History for Special Education students at Peabody Magnet High School

Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Peabody Magnet High School

Rank History for Female students at Peabody Magnet High School

Rank History for Male students at Peabody Magnet High School

Rank History for African American students at Peabody Magnet High School

Enrollment information for Peabody Magnet High School

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Peabody Magnet High School

Student/Teacher Ratio Peabody Magnet High School

Per Pupil Expenditures for Peabody Magnet High School

Impact of COVID-19 on Peabody Magnet High School

Rankings

Test Scores

Student Body

Schools Near Peabody Magnet High School