Serving 669 students in grades 7-12, Bunkie Magnet High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is equal to the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 669 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in LA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Bunkie New Tech High School serves the southwest part of Bunkie, LA, covering an attendance zone of approximately 195.5 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 15-20 minutes to the school, with the average distance to the zone's edge being about 7.7 miles and the furthest edge located 13.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bunkie Magnet High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
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Graduation Rate
School Overview
Bunkie Magnet High School's student population of 669 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 40% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
669 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Bunkie Magnet High School 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 Bunkie Magnet High School is 0.57, 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
#689 out of 1244 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
42%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
American Indian
1%
n/a
Showing 2010–2024. View full 20-year historical data
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
1%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 31-year historical data
Black
47%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
White
46%
41%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Two or more races
4%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Graduation Rate
90-94%
82.6%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)31.4%
21%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
61%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
Showing 2006–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bunkie Magnet High School's ranking?
Bunkie Magnet High School is ranked #689 out of 1,244 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Bunkie Magnet High School often compared to?
Bunkie Magnet High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Marksville High School, Avoyelles High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bunkie Magnet High School?
The graduation rate of Bunkie Magnet High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 82.6%.
How many students attend Bunkie Magnet High School?
669 students attend Bunkie Magnet High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Bunkie Magnet High School students are Black, 46% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bunkie Magnet High School?
Bunkie Magnet High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does Bunkie Magnet High School offer ?
Bunkie Magnet High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bunkie Magnet High School part of?
Bunkie Magnet High School is part of Avoyelles Parish School District.
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