Serving 702 students in grades 7-12, Bunkie Magnet High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 702 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in LA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bunkie Magnet High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
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Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Bunkie Magnet High School's student population of 702 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 36% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
702 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bunkie Magnet High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,251 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bunkie Magnet High School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#729 out of 1251 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
11%
Black
46%
41%
White
47%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
83%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bunkie Magnet High School's ranking?
Bunkie Magnet High School is ranked #729 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Bunkie Magnet High School often compared to?
Bunkie Magnet High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Marksville High School, Avoyelles High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bunkie Magnet High School?
The graduation rate of Bunkie Magnet High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 83%.
How many students attend Bunkie Magnet High School?
702 students attend Bunkie Magnet High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Bunkie Magnet High School students are White, 46% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bunkie Magnet High School?
Bunkie Magnet High School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Bunkie Magnet High School offer ?
Bunkie Magnet High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Bunkie Magnet High School part of?
Bunkie Magnet High School is part of Avoyelles Parish School District.
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