Caddo Parish Magnet High School is located in Shreveport, Louisiana, United States. Caddo Magnet was founded by its first principal, Ascension Smith. The school colors are gold and red, and the mascot is a Mustang. The current principal is Mr. Robert Middleton.
Serving 899 students in grades 9-12, Caddo Parish Magnet High School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 87% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 95% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 899 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Graduation Rate: 98% (Top 1% in LA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1%
- Math Proficiency: 87% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 95% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 72% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Caddo Parish Magnet High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Caddo Parish Magnet High School's student population of 899 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 61 teachers has grown by 38% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
899 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers
Year Founded
1980
Colors
Red, Gold
School Rankings
Caddo Parish Magnet High School ranks within the top 1% of all 1,251 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Caddo Parish Magnet High School is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#10 out of 1251 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
87%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
95%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
10%
2%
Hispanic
8%
11%
Black
21%
41%
White
56%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
98%
83%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Mustang
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Caddo Parish Magnet High School's ranking?
Caddo Parish Magnet High School is ranked #10 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Caddo Parish Magnet High School often compared to?
Caddo Parish Magnet High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Northwood High School, C.e. Byrd High School, Captain Shreve High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
87% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 95% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Caddo Parish Magnet High School?
The graduation rate of Caddo Parish Magnet High School is 98%, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 83%.
How many students attend Caddo Parish Magnet High School?
899 students attend Caddo Parish Magnet High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Caddo Parish Magnet High School students are White, 21% of students are Black, 10% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Caddo Parish Magnet High School?
Caddo Parish Magnet High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Caddo Parish Magnet High School offer ?
Caddo Parish Magnet High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Caddo Parish Magnet High School part of?
Caddo Parish Magnet High School is part of Caddo Parish School District.
In what neighborhood is Caddo Parish Magnet High School located?
Caddo Parish Magnet High School is located in the Broadmoor Anderson Island Shreve Isle neighborhood of Shreveport, LA. There are 6 other public schools located in Broadmoor Anderson Island Shreve Isle.
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