- Enrollment
- 1,331
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 220054000347
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 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 47/100 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
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+20 students YoY
Baton Rouge Magnet High School held near 1,602 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+20 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 80.4 → 92.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+20 students YoY 220054000347 · Baton Rouge, LA High · MID · TRAD
1,593 enr · 19.9:1 · 26.7% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Woodlawn High School (1,331 students)
Baton Rouge Magnet High School held near 1,602 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+20 headcount). Teacher FTE added 80.4 → 92.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Baton Rouge Magnet High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Baton Rouge Magnet High School
1,593 students
- Woodlawn High
Woodlawn High School
1,331 students
- Liberty High S
Liberty High School
1,218 students
- Idea Bridge
Idea Bridge
1,122 students
- Tara High Scho
Tara High School
1,016 students
- Basis Baton Ro
Basis Baton Rouge Materra Campus
888 students
What this shows Baton Rouge Magnet High School reports 1,593 students on the CCD universe file.
How Baton Rouge Magnet High School compares
Baton Rouge Magnet High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$15,471
per pupil, district-wide
- below Louisiana avg of $16,812
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.
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
District finance for East Baton Rouge Parish reports $15,471 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,218
- 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
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 (~1,593 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,582 (2022-23) → 1,602 (2023-24), nearly flat (+20).
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 47/100 (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 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.
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.