Enrollment
597
Louisiana · 2024-25 NCES data
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 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 220033000272
👥 S:T ratio 44
📚 AP courses 45
🌟 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 46/100 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
- 46
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
43.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.9:1
vs 16.8:1 Louisiana avg
-17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
73.8%
vs 62.5% Louisiana avg
+18% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Washington/Marion Magnet High School compares with Louisiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Washington/Marion Magnet High School
Washington/Marion Magnet High School is a higher-need, mid-sized high school in Lake Charles, Louisiana, enrolling 597 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.9:1 puts it in the smaller third of Louisiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 73.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 597 puts it in the larger third of Louisiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,330 scored Louisiana schools.
Against 336 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #113.
Its student body is predominantly African American (94% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 12/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 9 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 199 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 35.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Calcasieu Parish spends $20,543 per pupil, 25% above the Louisiana average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 17.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 207 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 597 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 51 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Lake Charles's high schools, it stands alongside Alfred M. Barbe High School (1,908 students): Washington/Marion Magnet High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.9:1 vs 21.4:1).
Calcasieu Parish also operates Sulphur High School (1,911 students) and Alfred M. Barbe High School (1,908 students) alongside Washington/Marion 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 Washington/Marion Magnet High School compares
Washington/Marion 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$20,543
per pupil, district-wide
- above Louisiana avg of $16,376
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Calcasieu Parish, which includes Washington/Marion Magnet High School.
$20,543
Per student
+25%
vs Louisiana
Avg $16,376
+24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 54.6%
State 27.7%
Federal 17.7%
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 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
- 1,911
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- 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
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 (~597 students)
Next steps
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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.
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 46/100 (typical 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 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.
Is Washington/Marion Magnet High School a good school?
Washington/Marion Magnet High School earns 46/100 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. 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 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.
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