- Enrollment
- 2,067
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Amite, LA
Amite High Magnet
Federal NCES profile for Amite High Magnet, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 220168001298
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Amite High Magnet earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of Louisiana schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Amite · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12:1
- small classes for Louisiana
- 78.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Amite High Magnet has class sizes smaller than 86% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Amite High Magnet ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Amite, LA.
School address
District: Tangipahoa Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220168001298 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-29 students YoY
Amite High Magnet shrank from 445 students in 2022-23 to 416 in 2023-24 (-6.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 29.8 → 27.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-29 students YoY 220168001298 · Amite, LA High · SMALL · TRAD
347 enr · 12:1 · 78.9% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Ponchatoula High School (2,067 students)
Amite High Magnet shrank from 445 students in 2022-23 to 416 in 2023-24 (-6.5%). Teacher FTE lost 29.8 → 27.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Amite High Magnet in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ponchatoula Hi
Ponchatoula High School
2,067 students
- Hammond High M
Hammond High Magnet School
1,606 students
- Hammond Eastsi
Hammond Eastside Magnet
1,340 students
- Champ Cooper E
Champ Cooper Elementary School
1,163 students
- Hammond Westsi
Hammond Westside Montessori
1,022 students
- This school 347
Amite High Magnet
347 students
What this shows Amite High Magnet reports 347 students on the CCD universe file.
How Amite High Magnet compares
Amite High Magnet is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Louisiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Louisiana | Louisiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12:1 | ▼ 29% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.9% | ▲ 26% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 347 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
347
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
78.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% above the Louisiana average of 62.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12:1
students per teacher
- 29% below state mean
Top 14% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
72.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,808
per pupil, district-wide
- below Louisiana avg of $16,812
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 347 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
73
in-school suspensions + 103 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 21.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 50.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 82.4%
White 7.8%
Two or More 5.5%
Hispanic or Latino 4.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 82.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.0, Amite High Magnet is less mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Tangipahoa Parish reports $12,808 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Amite High Magnet Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ponchatoula High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hammond High Magnet School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hammond Eastside Magnet | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Champ Cooper Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hammond Westside Montessori | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Amite High Magnet's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,606
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 1,340
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 1,163
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,022
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~347 students)
Frequently asked questions about Amite High Magnet
How many students attend Amite High Magnet?
Amite High Magnet has 347 students enrolled. It is a high school in Amite, LA. CCD year-over-year: 445 (2022-23) → 416 (2023-24), down 29.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Amite High Magnet?
The student-teacher ratio at Amite High Magnet is 12:1, which is 29% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 24% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Amite High Magnet?
78.9% of students at Amite High Magnet are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Amite High Magnet?
The largest demographic group at Amite High Magnet is African American at 82.4% of enrollment, in Amite, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Amite High Magnet?
Amite High Magnet has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Amite High Magnet rank among public schools in Amite?
By Resource Investment Index, Amite High Magnet ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Amite, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Tangipahoa Parish?
Besides Amite High Magnet, Tangipahoa Parish also operates Ponchatoula High School (2,067 students), Hammond High Magnet School (1,606 students), and Hammond Eastside Magnet (1,340 students). See the Tangipahoa Parish district page for the complete list.