Amite High Magnet
347 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Amite High Magnet, located in Amite, Louisiana, serves as a focal point for secondary education in Tangipahoa Parish. As a magnet school, it distinguishes itself by offering specialized programming designed to provide students with enhanced academic opportunities, often emphasizing particular fields of study such as college preparatory coursework, advanced electives, or vocational training. The school is deeply embedded in the local community, acting as a center for both academic growth and extracurricular activities, including a robust athletics program that is a significant source of school spirit and local pride.
Beyond its academic curriculum, Amite High Magnet is focused on fostering a well-rounded educational environment that prepares students for post-secondary success, whether they choose to pursue higher education or enter the workforce. The school’s administration and faculty work to cultivate a disciplined yet supportive atmosphere, aiming to equip students with the critical thinking skills and character development necessary to navigate life after graduation. By leveraging its magnet status, the school seeks to attract a diverse student body and provide resources that go beyond the standard offerings of a traditional public high school.
Beyond its academic curriculum, Amite High Magnet is focused on fostering a well-rounded educational environment that prepares students for post-secondary success, whether they choose to pursue higher education or enter the workforce. The school’s administration and faculty work to cultivate a disciplined yet supportive atmosphere, aiming to equip students with the critical thinking skills and character development necessary to navigate life after graduation. By leveraging its magnet status, the school seeks to attract a diverse student body and provide resources that go beyond the standard offerings of a traditional public high school.
347
Total Students
32.1
Full-Time Teachers
10.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
88.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 27 |
| Hispanic | 14 |
| Black | 286 |
| Two or More | 19 |
| Pacific Islander | 1 |
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Black286 (82.4%)
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White27 (7.8%)
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Two or More19 (5.5%)
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Hispanic14 (4.0%)
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Pacific Islander1 (0.3%)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | High School |
| School Type: | Regular School |
| Charter Status:* | Public Non-Charter |
| Virtual Instruction: | No virtual instruction |
| Shared Time Status: | N/A |
| District: | Tangipahoa Parish |
| Phone: | (985)748-9301 |
| Grade Range: | 9th - 12th |
| Total Students: | 347 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 32.1 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 10.8 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 285 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 22 |
Grades Taught
Grade 9
91
Grade 10
71
Grade 11
80
Grade 12
105
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 91 |
| Grade 10 | 71 |
| Grade 11 | 80 |
| Grade 12 | 105 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 166 | 47.8% |
| Male | 181 | 52.2% |
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