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Baton Rouge Magnet High School vs. Liberty High School

Should you attend Baton Rouge Magnet High School or Liberty High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Baton Rouge Magnet High School
2825 Government St
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Liberty High School
1105 Lee Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

Baton Rouge Magnet High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 5%)

Liberty High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
Overview
Serving 1,602 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 17:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Serving 1,241 students in grades 9-12, Liberty High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,602 students
1,241 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Baton Rouge Magnet High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Liberty High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
42% | 58%
42% | 58%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Baton Rouge Magnet High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Liberty High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
93 teachers
84 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Baton Rouge Magnet High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Liberty High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Baton Rouge Magnet High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the East Baton Rouge Parish School District and the state of Louisiana, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Liberty High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the East Baton Rouge Parish School District and the state of Louisiana, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#16 out of 1244 schools in LA
(Top 5%)
#196 out of 1244 schools in LA
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Baton Rouge Magnet High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Liberty High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
78%
(Top 5% in LA)
46%
(Top 30% in LA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Baton Rouge Magnet High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the East Baton Rouge Parish School District and Louisiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Liberty High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the East Baton Rouge Parish School District and Louisiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
93%
(Top 1% in LA)(21-22 School Year Data)
65%
(Top 10% in LA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Baton Rouge Magnet High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the East Baton Rouge Parish School District and Louisiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Liberty High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the East Baton Rouge Parish School District and Louisiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
77%
(Top 5% in LA)(21-22 School Year Data)
46%
(Top 10% in LA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Baton Rouge Magnet High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the East Baton Rouge Parish School District and Louisiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Liberty High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the East Baton Rouge Parish School District and Louisiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≥99%
(Top 1% in LA)
≥99%
(Top 1% in LA)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Baton Rouge Magnet High School with the average graduation rate observed in the East Baton Rouge Parish School District and Louisiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Liberty High School with the average graduation rate observed in the East Baton Rouge Parish School District and Louisiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Baton Rouge Magnet High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Liberty High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
441
328
Grade 10 Students
438
317
Grade 11 Students
387
308
Grade 12 Students
336
288

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
21%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Baton Rouge Magnet High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the East Baton Rouge Parish School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Liberty High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the East Baton Rouge Parish School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
9%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Baton Rouge Magnet High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the East Baton Rouge Parish School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Liberty High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the East Baton Rouge Parish School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
27%
76%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Baton Rouge Magnet High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the East Baton Rouge Parish School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Liberty High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the East Baton Rouge Parish School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
40%
13%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Baton Rouge Magnet High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the East Baton Rouge Parish School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Liberty High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the East Baton Rouge Parish School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Baton Rouge Magnet High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the East Baton Rouge Parish School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Liberty High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the East Baton Rouge Parish School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.72
0.40
This chart showcases the diversity score of Baton Rouge Magnet High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the East Baton Rouge Parish School District and Louisiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Liberty High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the East Baton Rouge Parish School District and Louisiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
45%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Baton Rouge Magnet High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the East Baton Rouge Parish School District and Louisiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Liberty High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the East Baton Rouge Parish School District and Louisiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Baton Rouge Magnet High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the East Baton Rouge Parish School District and Louisiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Liberty High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the East Baton Rouge Parish School District and Louisiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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