- Enrollment
- 1,593
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Baton Rouge, LA
Scotlandville Magnet High School
Federal NCES profile for Scotlandville Magnet High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 220054000423
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Scotlandville Magnet High School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Louisiana median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Louisiana schools.
- #10 of 14
- high schools in Baton Rouge · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.8:1
- students per teacher
- 79.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Scotlandville Magnet High School has class sizes near the Louisiana median. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Scotlandville Magnet High School ranks #10 of 14 high schools in Baton Rouge, LA.
School address
District: East Baton Rouge Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220054000423 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Scotlandville Magnet High School held near 898 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 53.2 → 61.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 220054000423 · Baton Rouge, LA High · MID · TRAD
837 enr · 15.8:1 · 79.5% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Baton Rouge Magnet High School (1,593 students)
Scotlandville Magnet High School held near 898 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 53.2 → 61.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Scotlandville Magnet High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Baton Rouge Ma
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
- This school
Scotlandville Magnet High School
837 students
What this shows Scotlandville Magnet High School reports 837 students on the CCD universe file.
How Scotlandville Magnet High School compares
Scotlandville 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 | 15.8:1 | ▼ 6% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 79.5% | ▲ 27% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 837 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
837
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
79.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% 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
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 44% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
59.0%
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
$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 279 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
135
in-school suspensions + 285 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 50.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 38 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 98.0%
Hispanic or Latino 0.7%
White 0.6%
Two or More 0.4%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 98.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 3.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 3.9, Scotlandville Magnet High School is less mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
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 Scotlandville Magnet High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baton Rouge Magnet High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Woodlawn High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Liberty High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Idea Bridge | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tara High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Scotlandville 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
Similar high schools in Baton Rouge
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Baton Rouge Magnet High School
Standard public school
1,593 students 19.9:1 students per teacher
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
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 (~837 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Scotlandville Magnet High School
How many students attend Scotlandville Magnet High School?
Scotlandville Magnet High School has 837 students enrolled. It is a high school in Baton Rouge, LA. CCD year-over-year: 903 (2022-23) → 898 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Scotlandville Magnet High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Scotlandville Magnet High School is 15.8:1, which is 6% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 1% higher 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 Scotlandville Magnet High School?
79.5% of students at Scotlandville Magnet High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Scotlandville Magnet High School?
The largest demographic group at Scotlandville Magnet High School is African American at 98.0% of enrollment, in Baton Rouge, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Scotlandville Magnet High School?
Scotlandville Magnet High School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower 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 Scotlandville Magnet High School rank among high schools in Baton Rouge?
By Resource Investment Index, Scotlandville Magnet High School ranks #10 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 Scotlandville Magnet High School, East Baton Rouge Parish also operates Baton Rouge Magnet High School (1,593 students), Woodlawn High School (1,331 students), and Liberty High School (1,218 students). See the East Baton Rouge Parish district page for the complete list.