Peabody Magnet High School

Peabody Magnet High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
2727 Jones Ave,  Alexandria, LA
Rapides Parish Public Schools
3.7
3.7
779 Students
C
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Lee Andrew Dotson Jr.
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Average SAT Score
1070
Average ACT Score
18
Math Proficiency
6%
Reading Proficiency
12%
Average GPA
3.33
Graduation Rate
74%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.33
Reading Proficiency
12%
Math Proficiency
6%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
54
Full Time Teachers
53
Teachers in First or Second Year
100%
College Prep
Average SAT
1070
Math
550
Verbal
510
Average ACT
18
Math
17
English
18
Reading
19
Science
19
Number of AP Courses
1
AP Pass Rate
95.8%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
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
25%
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
318:1

Student Diversity

Female
52.6%
Male
47.4%
Black
97.6%
White
1.2%
Native American
<1%
Two or more races
<1%
Hispanic
<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.
Southern University & A&M College 162 Students
Grambling State University 135 Students
University of Louisiana at Lafayette 121 Students
Northwestern State University of Louisiana 119 Students
Louisiana State University 114 Students
University of Louisiana - Monroe 72 Students
Xavier University of Louisiana 67 Students
Louisiana Tech University 62 Students
Dillard University 62 Students
McNeese State University 56 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 69 Students
Psychology 44 Students
Business 29 Students
Biology 20 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice 19 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 18 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 16 Students
Social Work and Youth Services 14 Students
Computer Science 13 Students
Family Practice and Pediatric Nursing 13 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 77 Reviews
5.0 Senior
3/18/2025
The best part of my experience at Peabody Magnet High,was being able to have new oppurtunities, make new connections and further my education while getting to enjoy the culture. Considering I do go to a predominantly "black school" we do get overlooked in every aspect.The change that I would like to see is us being recognized by our school board when it comes to the great things things happening here. And renovations for certain areas of the school.
5.0 Senior
5/17/2024
My experiences at Peabody so far have been amazing. The first day of freshman year was so fun. we were welcomed with opened arms from the administration and the senior class. we learned the alma mater and the famous Peabody shuffle. We toured the school to me our teachers and got a chance to see what extra after school activities they had to offer. I did power lifting my freshman and I liked it for the most part but that's not where my heart was. Later down the line I decided to do band. Peabody is very famous for their band program as well as their basketball program. Peabody is just a place that you have to experience for yourself to see exactly what I'm talking about.
5.0 Senior
4/8/2024
Peabody has taught me a lot in the past three years I have been there. I love the teachers, students, coaches and everyone that makes Peabody what it is today.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.7 3 Reviews
1.0 parent
11/19/2021
Student fights in this school almost on a daily, ant infested and waiting for the principal to do something about it, the teachers could be better/teach better, some rules are very strict, and if some students do something bad then basically the whole school gets punished for it (like the repeatedly...
5.0 parent
12/30/2020
Test scores are phenomenal. Better than any other school in the parish. Graduation and college rate is highest than any other school in parish. Wonderful extracurricular activities and magnet program!!
5.0 parent
9/25/2008

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Peabody Magnet High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Alexandria, LA and is served by the Rapides Parish Public Schools in Louisiana. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 779 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Academic records show that 6% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 12% are proficient in reading. Peabody 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 3.33, the graduation rate is 74%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1070 and an ACT score of 18. Discover additional schools in the area, like Rapides Alternative Positive Program for Students, Bolton High School, Rapides Training Academy, and more. Learn more about what Alexandria has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Peabody Magnet High School.

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