Amite High Magnet

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.
347
Total Students
32.1
Full-Time Teachers
10.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
88.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Amite High Magnet
Demographic Student Count
White27
Hispanic14
Black286
Two or More19
Pacific Islander1
  • Black
    286 (82.4%)
  • White
    27 (7.8%)
  • Two or More
    19 (5.5%)
  • Hispanic
    14 (4.0%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (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

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Amite High Magnet
Grade Student Count
Grade 991
Grade 1071
Grade 1180
Grade 12105
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Amite High Magnet
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female16647.8%
Male18152.2%