- Enrollment
- 1,911
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Lake Charles, LA
Washington/Marion Magnet High School
Federal NCES profile for Washington/Marion 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 220033000272
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 60
📋 Attendance 12
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Washington/Marion Magnet High School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of Louisiana schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Louisiana schools.
- #2 of 5
- high schools in Lake Charles · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.9:1
- small classes for Louisiana
- 73.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Washington/Marion Magnet High School has class sizes smaller than 75% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Washington/Marion Magnet High School ranks #2 of 5 high schools in Lake Charles, LA.
School address
District: Calcasieu Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220033000272 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+36 students YoY
Washington/Marion Magnet High School grew from 587 students in 2022-23 to 623 in 2023-24 (+6.1%).
Teacher FTE added 43.6 → 49.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+36 students YoY 220033000272 · Lake Charles, LA High · MID · TRAD
597 enr · 13.9:1 · 73.8% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Sulphur High School (1,911 students)
Washington/Marion Magnet High School grew from 587 students in 2022-23 to 623 in 2023-24 (+6.1%). Teacher FTE added 43.6 → 49.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Washington/Marion Magnet High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sulphur High S
Sulphur High School
1,911 students
- Alfred M. Barb
Alfred M. Barbe High School
1,908 students
- Sam Houston Hi
Sam Houston High School
1,141 students
- S. J. Welsh Mi
S. J. Welsh Middle School
1,011 students
- Iowa High Scho
Iowa High School
1,007 students
- This school 597
Washington/Marion Magnet High School
597 students
What this shows Washington/Marion Magnet High School reports 597 students on the CCD universe file.
How Washington/Marion Magnet High School compares
Washington/Marion Magnet High School is a growing 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 | 13.9:1 | ▼ 17% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.8% | ▲ 18% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 597 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
597
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
73.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% 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
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 25% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
35.3%
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
$17,724
per pupil, district-wide
- above Louisiana avg of $16,812
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 199 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
61
in-school suspensions + 146 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 34.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 51 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 93.5%
Hispanic or Latino 3.2%
White 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Two or More 0.7%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 93.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.4, Washington/Marion Magnet High School is less mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 9
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Calcasieu Parish reports $17,724 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Washington/Marion Magnet High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sulphur High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Alfred M. Barbe High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sam Houston High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| S. J. Welsh Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Iowa High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Washington/Marion Magnet High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,908
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,141
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,011
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 1,007
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar high schools in Lake Charles
4 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Alfred M. Barbe High School
Standard public school
1,908 students 21.4:1 students per teacher
Sam Houston High School
Standard public school
1,141 students 17:1 students per teacher
Lagrange High School
Standard public school
881 students 10.9:1 students per teacher
Lake Charles College Prep
Standard public school
624 students 19.5:1 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 (~597 students)
Frequently asked questions about Washington/Marion Magnet High School
How many students attend Washington/Marion Magnet High School?
Washington/Marion Magnet High School has 597 students enrolled. It is a high school in Lake Charles, LA. CCD year-over-year: 587 (2022-23) → 623 (2023-24), up 36.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington/Marion Magnet High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington/Marion Magnet High School is 13.9:1, which is 17% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 11% 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 Washington/Marion Magnet High School?
73.8% of students at Washington/Marion Magnet High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Washington/Marion Magnet High School?
The largest demographic group at Washington/Marion Magnet High School is African American at 93.5% of enrollment, in Lake Charles, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Washington/Marion Magnet High School?
Washington/Marion 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 Washington/Marion Magnet High School rank among high schools in Lake Charles?
By Resource Investment Index, Washington/Marion Magnet High School ranks #2 of 5 high schools in Lake Charles, 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 Lake Charles on the city page.
What other schools are in Calcasieu Parish?
Besides Washington/Marion Magnet High School, Calcasieu Parish also operates Sulphur High School (1,911 students), Alfred M. Barbe High School (1,908 students), and Sam Houston High School (1,141 students). See the Calcasieu Parish district page for the complete list.