David Thibodaux STEM Magnet Academy

David Thibodaux STEM Magnet Academy

Public Middle, High School | Grade 6-12
805 Teurlings Dr,  Lafayette, LA
Lafayette Parish Public Schools
4.1
4.3
1,392 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Burnell Lejeune
Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Average SAT Score
1290
Average ACT Score
23
Math Proficiency
53%
Reading Proficiency
71%
Average GPA
3.49
Graduation Rate
95%
Annual Tuition
$0

Niche Grade

B
Academics
B+
Teachers
B-
College Prep
B
Administration
C+
Resources/Facilities
B
Clubs and Activities
B
Sports
B-
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.49
Reading Proficiency
71%
Math Proficiency
53%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Teachers
67
Full Time Teachers
67
Teachers in First or Second Year
8.6%
College Prep
Average SAT
1290
Math
620
Verbal
670
Average ACT
23
Math
22
English
23
Reading
24
Science
23
Number of AP Courses
7
AP Pass Rate
0%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Average
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

English
72%
State Average
10%
Math
60%
State Average
31%
Science
14%
State Average
6%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
341:1

Student Diversity

Male
58.4%
Female
41.6%
White
53.5%
Black
36.5%
Hispanic
4.2%
Asian or Pacific Islander
3%
Two or more races
2.8%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Louisiana at Lafayette 437 Students
Louisiana State University 301 Students
Louisiana Tech University 160 Students
McNeese State University 129 Students
Xavier University of Louisiana 118 Students
Southern University & A&M College 116 Students
Northwestern State University of Louisiana 94 Students
University of New Orleans 89 Students
Tulane University 88 Students
Loyola University New Orleans 80 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 80 Students
Biology 66 Students
Psychology 54 Students
Computer Science 54 Students
Business 53 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 46 Students
Mechanical Engineering 44 Students
Engineering 24 Students
Biomedical Sciences and Molecular Medicine 19 Students
Family Practice and Pediatric Nursing 18 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.1 130 Reviews
5.0 Senior
2/3/2025
This STEM school has set me up for complete success in my future endeavors. The teachers are supportive in every way, and the students are eager to learn always. With more than 10 sports and over 25 clubs, the school is uniquely diverse and academically gifted as well.
4.0 Senior
12/17/2024
I've attended David Thibodaux STEM Magnet Academy for the past seven years. Overall, it's been a both positive and negative experience. All with growing and thing changing as you grow up. The teachers are very supportive, and the curriculum is challenging but rewarding. The school isn't perfect it has flaws in its own way but that what makes it a comfortable and reliable school to attend. I am honored to be considered a future graduate of 2025 and hope for the best for the schools growth from her on now.
5.0 Senior
9/24/2024
David Thibodaux STEM Magnet Academy is one of the best schools I have attended throughout my life. I am currently a senior and I have been attending this school since 9th grade, it has been the best experience. Although I was shy and nervous at first, the teachers, counselors, and people helped to bring me out of my comfort zone. It has its ups and downs, but what school doesn't? Overall, choosing David Thibodaux STEM Magnet Academy as my school was the best decision I could've made.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.3 7 Reviews
1.0 parent
8/24/2022
There is a clear preference to accommodate the students attending DTSMA who commute from the Southside and surrounding areas. The fact that DTSMA has been allowed to be a completely "Magnet" school has robbed the rightful students who would normally be zoned to the school of resources that the other...
4.0 student
8/21/2020
I love this school but I feel like they could do better in the discipline part go it. They need to make sure that kids that actually are doing something wrong are getting in trouble. Rather than just getting a "talking to". I also think they could do better with equality and not making certain stude...
5.0 student
8/1/2020
I´ve been going there for quite a while and I love it. When my parents talk about moving I get so derepressed thinking about leaving school.
5.0 parent
6/1/2017
5 out of 5. This school is the best school to send your student to if attending a public school in Lafayette Parish. The administrators make it there priority to get to know each student and go over and beyond the call of duty to make sure that each student succeeds.

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David Thibodaux STEM Magnet Academy is a public school for students in grades 6-12 in Lafayette, LA and is served by the Lafayette Parish Public Schools in Louisiana. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,392 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 20:1. Academic records show that 53% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 71% are proficient in reading. David Thibodaux STEM Magnet Academy has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.49, the graduation rate is 95%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1290 and an ACT score of 23. The average home value in this area is $193,579. Discover additional schools in the area, like Northside High School, Lafayette Renaissance Charter High School, Edward J Sam Accelerated School of Lafayette, and more. Learn more about what Lafayette has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near David Thibodaux STEM Magnet Academy.

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