Alfred T. Bonnabel Magnet Academy High School is a comprehensive public high school in Kenner, Louisiana, United States, and is part of Jefferson Parish Public Schools, the largest public school system in Louisiana.
Serving 2,570 students in grades 9-12, Bonnabel Magnet Academy High School 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 14% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,570 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Graduation Rate: 53% (Btm 50% in LA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bonnabel Magnet Academy High School's student population of 2,570 students has grown by 100% over five school years.
The teacher population of 113 teachers has grown by 85% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
2,570 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
113 teachers
Colors
Black, Gold
School Rankings
Bonnabel Magnet Academy High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,251 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bonnabel Magnet Academy High School is 0.54, 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
#1016 out of 1251 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
64%
11%
Black
22%
41%
White
10%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
53%
83%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Bruin
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bonnabel Magnet Academy High School's ranking?
Bonnabel Magnet Academy High School is ranked #1016 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Bonnabel Magnet Academy High School often compared to?
Bonnabel Magnet Academy High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like East Jefferson High School, Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 22% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bonnabel Magnet Academy High School?
The graduation rate of Bonnabel Magnet Academy High School is 53%, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 83%.
How many students attend Bonnabel Magnet Academy High School?
2,570 students attend Bonnabel Magnet Academy High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Bonnabel Magnet Academy High School students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Black, 10% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bonnabel Magnet Academy High School?
Bonnabel Magnet Academy High School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Bonnabel Magnet Academy High School offer ?
Bonnabel Magnet Academy High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bonnabel Magnet Academy High School part of?
Bonnabel Magnet Academy High School is part of Jefferson Parish School District.
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