Enrollment
1,593
Louisiana · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Baton Rouge, LA
Baton Rouge Magnet High School
Federal NCES profile for Baton Rouge Magnet High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 220054000347
👥 S:T ratio 20
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 97
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Baton Rouge Magnet High School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Louisiana schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Louisiana.
- #2 of 14
- high schools in Baton Rouge · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 19.9:1
- large classes for Louisiana
- 26.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Baton Rouge Magnet High School has class sizes larger than 83% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Baton Rouge Magnet High School ranks #2 of 14 high schools in Baton Rouge, LA.
School address
District: East Baton Rouge Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220054000347 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
80.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.9:1
vs 16.8:1 Louisiana avg
+18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
26.7%
vs 62.5% Louisiana avg
-57% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Baton Rouge Magnet High School compares with Louisiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Baton Rouge Magnet High School
Baton Rouge Magnet High School is a large high school in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, enrolling 1,593 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Louisiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 26.7% free-meal eligibility runs 57% below the Louisiana average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Louisiana, bigger than 98% of state schools at 1,593 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,330 scored Louisiana schools.
Against 24 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #10.
Its student body is led by White (40%) and African American (26%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 72/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 35 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 531 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 1.3% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Its district draws 21.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 5 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Baton Rouge's high schools, it stands alongside Central High School (1,529 students): Baton Rouge Magnet High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (19.9:1 vs 16.6:1).
East Baton Rouge Parish also operates Woodlawn High School (1,331 students) and Liberty High School (1,218 students) alongside Baton Rouge Magnet High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Baton Rouge Magnet High School compares
Baton Rouge Magnet High School on the metrics families compare, against Louisiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Louisiana | Louisiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.9:1 | ▲ 18% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.7% | ▼ 57% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,593 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.9:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,593
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
26.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% below the Louisiana average of 62.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.9:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 83% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
1.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$15,604
per pupil, district-wide
- below Louisiana avg of $16,376
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 531 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
27
in-school suspensions + 38 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 40.4%
African American 26.2%
Asian 20.8%
Hispanic or Latino 9.4%
Two or More 1.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 40.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.6, Baton Rouge Magnet High School is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 35
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for East Baton Rouge Parish, which includes Baton Rouge Magnet High School.
$15,604
Per student
-5%
vs Louisiana
Avg $16,376
-6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 54.2%
State 24.4%
Federal 21.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Baton Rouge Magnet High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodlawn High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Liberty High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Idea Bridge | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tara High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Basis Baton Rouge Materra Campus | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Baton Rouge Magnet High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,331
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,218
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,122
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 1,016
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 888
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 61/100
Similar high schools in Baton Rouge
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Central High School
Standard public school
1,529 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
Woodlawn High School
Standard public school
1,331 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
Liberty High School
Standard public school
1,218 students 18.5:1 students per teacher
Tara High School
Standard public school
1,016 students 21.6:1 students per teacher
Scotlandville Magnet High School
Standard public school
837 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Broadmoor Senior High School
Standard public school
791 students 17.2:1 students per teacher
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Louisiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,593 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Baton Rouge Magnet High School
How many students attend Baton Rouge Magnet High School?
Baton Rouge Magnet High School has 1,593 students enrolled. It is a high school in Baton Rouge, LA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Baton Rouge Magnet High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Baton Rouge Magnet High School is 19.9:1, which is 18% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 27% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Baton Rouge Magnet High School?
26.7% of students at Baton Rouge Magnet High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Baton Rouge Magnet High School?
The largest demographic group at Baton Rouge Magnet High School is White at 40.4% of enrollment, in Baton Rouge, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Baton Rouge Magnet High School?
Baton Rouge Magnet High School has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Baton Rouge Magnet High School rank among high schools in Baton Rouge?
By Resource Investment Index, Baton Rouge Magnet High School ranks #2 of 14 high schools in Baton Rouge, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Baton Rouge on the city page.
Is Baton Rouge Magnet High School a good school?
Baton Rouge Magnet High School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Louisiana schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Louisiana. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in East Baton Rouge Parish?
Besides Baton Rouge Magnet High School, East Baton Rouge Parish also operates Woodlawn High School (1,331 students), Liberty High School (1,218 students), and Idea Bridge (1,122 students). See the East Baton Rouge Parish district page for the complete list.
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