Baton Rouge Magnet High School is a public magnet school in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States, founded in 1880. It is part of the East Baton Rouge Parish School System with a student body of approximately 1500 students.
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 68% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 32%). 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).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,602 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Graduation Rate: ≥99% (Top 1% in LA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 68% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 93% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 77% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Baton Rouge Magnet High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
Baton Rouge Magnet High School's student population of 1,602 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 93 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,602 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
93 teachers
Year Founded
1880
Colors
Green, Gold
School Rankings
Baton Rouge Magnet High School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,251 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Baton Rouge Magnet High School is 0.72, which is more 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
#24 out of 1251 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
93%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
21%
2%
Hispanic
9%
11%
Black
27%
41%
White
40%
41%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥99%
83%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Bulldog
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Baton Rouge Magnet High School's ranking?
Baton Rouge Magnet High School is ranked #24 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Baton Rouge Magnet High School often compared to?
Baton Rouge Magnet High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Liberty High School, Mckinley Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
68% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 93% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Baton Rouge Magnet High School?
The graduation rate of Baton Rouge Magnet High School is 99%, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 83%.
How many students attend Baton Rouge Magnet High School?
1,602 students attend Baton Rouge Magnet High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Baton Rouge Magnet High School students are White, 27% of students are Black, 21% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Baton Rouge Magnet High School?
Baton Rouge Magnet High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Baton Rouge Magnet High School offer ?
Baton Rouge Magnet High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Baton Rouge Magnet High School part of?
Baton Rouge Magnet High School is part of East Baton Rouge Parish School District.
In what neighborhood is Baton Rouge Magnet High School located?
Baton Rouge Magnet High School is located in the Mid City South neighborhood of Baton Rouge, LA. There are 10 other public schools located in Mid City South.
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