Washington-Marion Magnet High School

Washington-Marion Magnet High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
2802 Pineview St,  Lake Charles, LA
Calcasieu Parish Public Schools
3.9
3.7
623 Students
C
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Merculus J Chretien
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Average SAT Score
780
Average ACT Score
19
Math Proficiency
17%
Reading Proficiency
17%
Average GPA
3.46
Graduation Rate
82%

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.46
Reading Proficiency
17%
Math Proficiency
17%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
50
Full Time Teachers
50
Teachers in First or Second Year
19.4%
College Prep
Average SAT
780
Math
390
Verbal
390
Average ACT
19
Math
17
English
19
Reading
20
Science
19
Number of AP Courses
9
AP Pass Rate
0%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

English
15%
State Average
10%
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
299:1

Student Diversity

Female
50.3%
Male
49.7%
Black
89.9%
Hispanic
6%
White
2.2%
Two or more races
1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB 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 206 Students
Southern University & A&M College 194 Students
McNeese State University 181 Students
Grambling State University 168 Students
Louisiana State University 161 Students
Xavier University of Louisiana 131 Students
Dillard University 105 Students
Louisiana Tech University 98 Students
University of New Orleans 75 Students
Jackson State University 72 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 52 Students
Psychology 40 Students
Biology 40 Students
Business 39 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 25 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 24 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 19 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice 18 Students
Family Practice and Pediatric Nursing 18 Students
Nursing Assistant 14 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 97 Reviews
3.0 Senior
5/7/2024
My overall experience while attending Washington Marion Magnet High School has had its up and downs it's a school thats all abtout school spirit
5.0 Junior
11/2/2023
Washington Marion overall feels like family . It's an amazing school and has so many great opportunities .
5.0 Senior
10/31/2023
The best part about my experience at my school is the culture and family environment that surrounds us. I wouldn't want to change nothing about school.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.7 3 Reviews
5.0 parent
7/26/2014
I always said discipline , the willing to learn and do the right thing starts at home. If you alow your child curse you out and be disrespectful to you at home.......guess what ....he or she is going to feel its ok to go off and do it elsewhere...we cannot blame the teachers and the school we choose...
1.0 parent
10/16/2013
Ghetto is this schools middle name I walked in and the 1st thing II here is cursing from kids as I left a child was hanging his head out the top floor classroom window it looks like a detention facility rather than a place of education.
5.0 parent
8/27/2012
My granddaughter went to Washington-Marion and I support the school. The teacher sometimes can be very difficult especially one (not mention her name) but the school has potential to be the best in town. The new principal was very understanding when it came to listening to both the teacher and the s...

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Washington-Marion Magnet High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Lake Charles, LA and is served by the Calcasieu Parish Public Schools in Louisiana. The school has a total enrollment of 623 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. Academic records show that 17% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 17% are proficient in reading. Washington-Marion Magnet High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C and a GreatSchools Rating of 2 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.46, the graduation rate is 82%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 780 and an ACT score of 19. Discover additional schools in the area, like Sam Houston High School, Kiddie Kollege, Bishop Noland Episcopal Day School, and more. Learn more about what Lake Charles has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Washington-Marion Magnet High School.

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