Serving 347 students in grades 9-12, Amite High Magnet ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 347 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in LA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Amite High School serves the northwest part of Amite, LA, covering an area of approximately 73.8 square miles. Parents can expect a typical drive of 15 to 20 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 14.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Amite High Magnet's student population of 347 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
347 students
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Amite High Magnet ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,244 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Amite High Magnet is 0.32, 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
#970 out of 1244 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
4%
11%
Black
82%
42%
White
8%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
83%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)62.5%
21%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
61%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Amite High Magnet's ranking?
Amite High Magnet is ranked #970 out of 1,244 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Amite High Magnet often compared to?
Amite High Magnetis often viewed alongside schools like Hammond High Magnet School, Ponchatoula High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Amite High Magnet?
The graduation rate of Amite High Magnet is 80-84%, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 83%.
How many students attend Amite High Magnet?
347 students attend Amite High Magnet.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Amite High Magnet students are Black, 8% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Amite High Magnet?
Amite High Magnet has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does Amite High Magnet offer ?
Amite High Magnet offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Amite High Magnet part of?
Amite High Magnet is part of Tangipahoa Parish School District.
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