Baton Rouge Magnet High School is a public magnet school in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States, founded in 1880. It is part of the East Baton Rouge Parish School System with a student body of approximately 1500 students.
Serving 1,593 students in grades 9-12, Baton Rouge Magnet High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 78% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 93% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is equal to the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,593 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 59%
- Graduation Rate: ≥99% (Top 1% in LA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 78% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 93% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 77% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Baton Rouge Magnet High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Baton Rouge Magnet High School's student population of 1,593 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 90 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,593 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
90 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1976
School Calendar
Campus Size
12 acres (0.05 km2)
School Motto
“The legacy of excellence”
School Rankings
Baton Rouge Magnet High School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,244 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Baton Rouge Magnet High School is 0.72, which is more 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
#16 out of 1244 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
93%
42%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
21%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
9%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Black
26%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
41%
41%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥99%
82.6%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)6.5%
21%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
61%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Green, Gold
School Mascot
Bulldog
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Baton Rouge Magnet High School's ranking?
Baton Rouge Magnet High School is ranked #16 out of 1,244 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Baton Rouge Magnet High School often compared to?
Baton Rouge Magnet High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Liberty High School, Mckinley Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
78% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 93% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Baton Rouge Magnet High School?
The graduation rate of Baton Rouge Magnet High School is 99%, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 82.6%.
How many students attend Baton Rouge Magnet High School?
1,593 students attend Baton Rouge Magnet High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Baton Rouge Magnet High School students are White, 26% of students are Black, 21% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Baton Rouge Magnet High School?
Baton Rouge Magnet High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does Baton Rouge Magnet High School offer ?
Baton Rouge Magnet High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Baton Rouge Magnet High School part of?
Baton Rouge Magnet High School is part of East Baton Rouge Parish School District.
In what neighborhood is Baton Rouge Magnet High School located?
Baton Rouge Magnet High School is located in the Mid City South neighborhood of Baton Rouge, LA. There are 10 other public schools located in Mid City South.
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