Washington/Marion Magnet High School

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.
597
Total Students
47.6
Full-Time Teachers
12.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
85.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Washington/Marion Magnet High School
Demographic Student Count
White11
Hispanic19
Black558
Asian1
Two or More4
American Indian4
  • Black
    558 (93.5%)
  • Hispanic
    19 (3.2%)
  • White
    11 (1.8%)
  • Two or More
    4 (0.7%)
  • American Indian
    4 (0.7%)
  • Asian
    1 (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

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Washington/Marion Magnet High School
Grade Student Count
Grade 9179
Grade 10165
Grade 11123
Grade 12130
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Washington/Marion Magnet High School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female27946.7%
Male31853.3%