Washington/Marion Magnet High School
597 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Washington-Marion Magnet High School, located in Lake Charles, Louisiana, is a public secondary school serving the Calcasieu Parish School Board. Known for its strong sense of community and school spirit, the school operates under a magnet curriculum designed to offer specialized academic pathways to its students. It provides a comprehensive high school experience that emphasizes both rigorous core coursework and extracurricular engagement, including a well-regarded athletics program and various student organizations that contribute to the school’s vibrant campus culture.
The school is deeply rooted in the history of the Lake Charles area, having served as a cornerstone institution for its local community for decades. As a magnet school, it focuses on preparing students for post-secondary success, whether they intend to pursue higher education or enter the workforce immediately after graduation. Through its dedication to academic development and student leadership, Washington-Marion Magnet continues to play a significant role in the educational landscape of Southwest Louisiana, striving to equip its diverse student body with the skills necessary to navigate future challenges.
The school is deeply rooted in the history of the Lake Charles area, having served as a cornerstone institution for its local community for decades. As a magnet school, it focuses on preparing students for post-secondary success, whether they intend to pursue higher education or enter the workforce immediately after graduation. Through its dedication to academic development and student leadership, Washington-Marion Magnet continues to play a significant role in the educational landscape of Southwest Louisiana, striving to equip its diverse student body with the skills necessary to navigate future challenges.
597
Total Students
47.6
Full-Time Teachers
12.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
85.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 11 |
| Hispanic | 19 |
| Black | 558 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More | 4 |
| American Indian | 4 |
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Black558 (93.5%)
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Hispanic19 (3.2%)
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White11 (1.8%)
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Two or More4 (0.7%)
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American Indian4 (0.7%)
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Asian1 (0.2%)
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: | Calcasieu Parish |
| Phone: | (337)217-4540 |
| Grade Range: | 9th - 12th |
| Total Students: | 597 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 47.6 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 12.5 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 482 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 27 |
Grades Taught
Grade 9
179
Grade 10
165
Grade 11
123
Grade 12
130
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 179 |
| Grade 10 | 165 |
| Grade 11 | 123 |
| Grade 12 | 130 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 279 | 46.7% |
| Male | 318 | 53.3% |
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