Caddo Parish Magnet High School

Caddo Parish Magnet High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
1601 Viking Dr,  Shreveport, LA
Caddo Parish Public Schools
4.2
4.8
978 Students
A+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Michael A Ilgenfritz
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Average SAT Score
1280
Average ACT Score
28
Math Proficiency
87%
Reading Proficiency
95%
Average GPA
3.61
Graduation Rate
98%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.61
Reading Proficiency
95%
Math Proficiency
87%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
61
Full Time Teachers
61
Teachers in First or Second Year
7.3%
College Prep
Average SAT
1280
Math
630
Verbal
650
Average ACT
28
Math
25
English
29
Reading
29
Science
27
Number of AP Courses
35
AP Pass Rate
74%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
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
95%
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
355:1

Student Diversity

Female
59.2%
Male
40.8%
White
59.1%
Black
20.4%
Asian or Pacific Islander
10.2%
Hispanic
5.9%
Two or more races
4%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%

School Rankings

#5 Best Public HS Teachers in Louisiana
#6 Best Magnet HS in Louisiana
#6 Best Public HS in Louisiana
Source: Niche

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.
Louisiana Tech University 462 Students
Louisiana State University 431 Students
Northwestern State University of Louisiana 253 Students
University of Louisiana at Lafayette 232 Students
Louisiana State University - Shreveport 207 Students
Tulane University 180 Students
University of Louisiana - Monroe 166 Students
Baylor University 161 Students
Loyola University New Orleans 146 Students
Centenary College of Louisiana 145 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Biology 154 Students
Psychology 125 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 96 Students
Business 72 Students
Nursing 61 Students
Political Science and Government 57 Students
Pre-Law Studies 54 Students
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 51 Students
Computer Science 49 Students
Chemistry 47 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.2 463 Reviews
5.0 Senior
4/2/2025
Caddo Parish Magnet High school is a great school to go to. They prepared me for everything for the upcoming future and college. So many opportunities to succeed in life and college.
5.0 Senior
1/29/2025
Caddo Parish Magnet High school in my opinion is a great school. They prepared for college and the counselors are very helpful. I wouldn't change anything about Caddo magnet high school because I love just the way it is.
5.0 Freshman
10/12/2024
Very diverse school who excepts anyone, great academics and most sports. Always look for new ideas and ways to improve.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.8 4 Reviews
4.0 student
10/4/2022
I like this school really much because it has amazing extra-cirriculars and as a freshman i am enjoying this school, the only this i advise is if you were a student who came from a public school and didn't take honors, enriched or gateway, you might wanna study as it will be extremely challenging to...
5.0 parent
12/20/2016
My daughter is a senior and has blossomed since beginning CMHS four years ago. She is totally prepared to enter college and be successful!!
5.0 teacher
11/19/2015
As a graduate and now a faculty member, I love this school because it encourages all to be tolerant, compassionate, hardworking, lifelong learners.
5.0 parent
3/20/2014
Magnet High is the flagship high school in Caddo Parish, and offers the best opportunity for students to prepared for and be successful in college anywhere. The students, teachers, and staff are focused on maintaining a safe and supportive environment for everyone. The courses offer rigor and variet...

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Caddo Parish Magnet High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Shreveport, LA and is served by the Caddo Parish Public Schools in Louisiana. The school has a total enrollment of 978 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Academic records show that 87% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 95% are proficient in reading. Caddo Parish Magnet High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 10 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.61, the graduation rate is 98%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1280 and an ACT score of 28. The average home value in this area is $196,038. Discover additional schools in the area, like Bossier High School, C.E. Byrd High School, Captain Shreve High School, and more. Learn more about what Shreveport has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Caddo Parish Magnet High School.

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