Bunkie Magnet High School

Avoyelles Parish
435 Evergreen Street
Bunkie, LA 71322
669 Students
High School 7th - 12th
School Overview
Bunkie Magnet High School, located in Bunkie, Louisiana, serves as a central educational institution within the Avoyelles Parish School District. As a magnet school, it is designed to provide specialized curriculum pathways that go beyond standard instruction, often focusing on academic rigor and specific areas of study intended to engage students with diverse interests and career goals. The school plays a vital role in the local community, fostering an environment that emphasizes both scholastic achievement and student development through extracurricular activities and athletics.

The school is situated on Evergreen Street and serves as a focal point for secondary education in the area, catering to students throughout their high school years. By offering a magnet-focused program, Bunkie Magnet High School aims to prepare its students for post-secondary success, whether that involves transitioning to university, vocational training, or the workforce. It remains committed to maintaining a supportive atmosphere that prioritizes student progress and community involvement within the Bunkie region.
669
Total Students
35.1
Full-Time Teachers
19.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
63.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Black
    316 (47.2%)
  • White
    309 (46.2%)
  • Two or More
    25 (3.7%)
  • Hispanic
    8 (1.2%)
  • Asian
    6 (0.9%)
  • American Indian
    4 (0.6%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.1%)
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: Avoyelles Parish
Phone: (318)346-6216
Grade Range: 7th - 12th
Total Students: 669
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 35.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 19.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 401
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 22

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 7 97
Grade 8 110
Grade 9 133
Grade 10 111
Grade 11 122
Grade 12 96
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
LA School for Ag Science
Avoyelles Parish
Charter School 412 Students
5303 Highway 115
Bunkie, LA 71322 (4.1 miles away)
High School 7th - 12th