Peabody Magnet High School is a public magnet high school located in the South Alexandria subdivision of Alexandria, Louisiana in the United States. Alexandria is the seat of Rapides Parish and the largest city in central Louisiana.
Serving 779 students in grades 9-12, Peabody Magnet High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower 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 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 779 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: 75-79% (Btm 50% in LA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 6% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 4% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Peabody Magnet High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Peabody Magnet High School's student population of 779 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has grown by 32% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
779 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
Year Founded
1895
School Rankings
Peabody Magnet High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,251 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Peabody Magnet High School is 0.04, 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
#1207 out of 1251 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
4%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
11%
Black
98%
41%
White
2%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
75-79%
83%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Warhorses (for Boys); Lady Warhorses (for Girls)
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Peabody Magnet High School's ranking?
Peabody Magnet High School is ranked #1207 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Peabody Magnet High School often compared to?
Peabody Magnet High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bolton High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Peabody Magnet High School?
The graduation rate of Peabody Magnet High School is 75-79%, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 83%.
How many students attend Peabody Magnet High School?
779 students attend Peabody Magnet High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Peabody Magnet High School students are Black, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Peabody Magnet High School?
Peabody Magnet High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Peabody Magnet High School offer ?
Peabody Magnet High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Peabody Magnet High School part of?
Peabody Magnet High School is part of Rapides Parish School District.
In what neighborhood is Peabody Magnet High School located?
Peabody Magnet High School is located in the Lower Third neighborhood of Alexandria, LA. There are 1 other public schools located in Lower Third.
School Reviews
5 11/11/2013
it is a good school and they got the sprit of any high school in the world in Louisiana and they cherrleadrs are good and danceline
5 6/1/2012
Peabody Magnet is a wonderful school,with wonderful opportunities . Music,art,and sports are execellent and have been through the years.Since becoming a magnet school the academic programs are the best.The facilities are state of the art.
5 4/10/2012
Peabody Magnet is a wonderful school. It leads the district in developing young learners for the "real world". The above post don't realize that as a parent we have a choice. There are great teachers in the school both parents and students need to take advantage of the course offerings and the new rigorous courses!
2 6/8/2010
It's easy to get into trouble there and the kids there can be very messy. But if you really wanna consider going there i would suggest magnet and all honors classes.
2 4/20/2010
DO NOT SEND YOUR CHILD TO THIS SCHOOL. IT IS HORRIBLE AND HAS THE WORST TEST SCORES.
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