Scotlandville Magnet High School is a public high school in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States. Scotlandville High is part of the East Baton Rouge Parish Public Schools. The school serves the Scotlandville neighborhood of Baton Rouge as well as a section of the Brownfields census-designated place.
Serving 898 students in grades 9-12, Scotlandville Magnet 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 19% (which is lower 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 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 898 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 81% (Btm 50% in LA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Scotlandville Magnet High School's student population of 898 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 61 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
898 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers
Year Founded
1997
Colors
Black, Gold
School Calendar
School Motto
'Service Above Self'
School Mascot
Hornets
School Rankings
Scotlandville 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 Scotlandville Magnet High School is 0.04, 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
#1166 out of 1244 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
5%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
11%
Black
98%
41%
White
1%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
81%
83%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Hornets
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Scotlandville Magnet High School's ranking?
Scotlandville Magnet High School is ranked #1166 out of 1,244 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Scotlandville Magnet High School often compared to?
Scotlandville Magnet High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Madison Preparatory Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Scotlandville Magnet High School?
The graduation rate of Scotlandville Magnet High School is 81%, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 83%.
How many students attend Scotlandville Magnet High School?
898 students attend Scotlandville Magnet High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Scotlandville Magnet High School students are Black, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Scotlandville Magnet High School?
Scotlandville Magnet High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Scotlandville Magnet High School offer ?
Scotlandville Magnet High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Scotlandville Magnet High School part of?
Scotlandville Magnet High School is part of East Baton Rouge Parish School District.
In what neighborhood is Scotlandville Magnet High School located?
Scotlandville Magnet High School is located in the Scotlandville neighborhood of Baton Rouge, LA. There are 6 other public schools located in Scotlandville.
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