Enrollment
869
Louisiana · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Shreveport, LA
Caddo Parish Magnet High School
Federal NCES profile for Caddo Parish Magnet High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 66/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 220030001551
👥 S:T ratio 23
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 94
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Caddo Parish Magnet High School earns 66/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Louisiana schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Louisiana schools.
- #3 of 10
- high schools in Shreveport · Resource Index
- 66
- Resource Index · Higher
- 19.3:1
- large classes for Louisiana
- 24.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Caddo Parish Magnet High School has class sizes larger than 80% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Caddo Parish Magnet High School ranks #3 of 10 high schools in Shreveport, LA.
School address
District: Caddo Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220030001551 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
45.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.3:1
vs 16.8:1 Louisiana avg
+15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
24.0%
vs 62.5% Louisiana avg
-62% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Caddo Parish Magnet High School compares with Louisiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Caddo Parish Magnet High School
Caddo Parish Magnet High School is a large high school in Shreveport, Louisiana, enrolling 869 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Louisiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 24.0% free-meal eligibility runs 62% below the Louisiana average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Louisiana, bigger than 90% of state schools at 869 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,330 scored Louisiana schools.
Among 62 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Louisiana schools statewide, it ranks #6, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (51%) and African American (24%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 66/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 35 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 290 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance holds up well here: only 2.4% 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 4 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Shreveport's high schools, it stands alongside Captain Shreve High School (1,658 students): Caddo Parish Magnet High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (19.3:1 vs 23.4:1).
Caddo Parish also operates Captain Shreve High School (1,658 students) and C.E. Byrd High School (1,517 students) alongside Caddo Parish 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 Caddo Parish Magnet High School compares
Caddo Parish 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 | 19.3:1 | ▲ 15% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.0% | ▼ 62% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 869 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.3:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
869
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
24.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 62% 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
19.3:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 80% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
2.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$14,387
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 290 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
16
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 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 51.2%
African American 23.6%
Asian 10.9%
Hispanic or Latino 8.7%
Two or More 5.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 51.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.0, Caddo Parish 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 Caddo Parish, which includes Caddo Parish Magnet High School.
$14,387
Per student
-12%
vs Louisiana
Avg $16,376
-13%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 45.2%
State 33.4%
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 Caddo Parish Magnet High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Captain Shreve High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| C.E. Byrd High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Walnut Hill Elementary/Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Turner Elementary Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Magnolia School of Excellence | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Caddo Parish Magnet High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,658
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,517
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,480
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,437
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,430
- Students per teacher
- 68.1:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar high schools in Shreveport
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Captain Shreve High School
Standard public school
1,658 students 23.4:1 students per teacher
C.E. Byrd High School
Standard public school
1,517 students 24.1:1 students per teacher
Huntington High School
Standard public school
1,345 students 23.2:1 students per teacher
Northwood High School
Standard public school
989 students 22.5:1 students per teacher
Southwood High School
Standard public school
971 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
Booker T. Washington New Technology High School
Standard public school
722 students 18.5:1 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 (~869 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Caddo Parish Magnet High School
How many students attend Caddo Parish Magnet High School?
Caddo Parish Magnet High School has 869 students enrolled. It is a high school in Shreveport, LA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Caddo Parish Magnet High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Caddo Parish Magnet High School is 19.3:1, which is 15% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 23% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Caddo Parish Magnet High School?
24.0% of students at Caddo Parish Magnet High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Caddo Parish Magnet High School?
The largest demographic group at Caddo Parish Magnet High School is White at 51.2% of enrollment, in Shreveport, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Caddo Parish Magnet High School?
Caddo Parish Magnet High School has a Resource Investment Index of 66/100 (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 Caddo Parish Magnet High School rank among high schools in Shreveport?
By Resource Investment Index, Caddo Parish Magnet High School ranks #3 of 10 high schools in Shreveport, 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 Shreveport on the city page.
Is Caddo Parish Magnet High School a good school?
Caddo Parish Magnet High School earns 66/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Louisiana schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Louisiana schools. 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 Caddo Parish?
Besides Caddo Parish Magnet High School, Caddo Parish also operates Captain Shreve High School (1,658 students), C.E. Byrd High School (1,517 students), and Walnut Hill Elementary/Middle School (1,480 students). See the Caddo Parish district page for the complete list.
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