Peabody Magnet High School

2727 Jones Avenue
Alexandria, LA 71302
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 760 students in grades 9-12, Peabody Magnet High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 58% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 760 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : 75-79% (Btm 50% in LA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 6% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 4% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Peabody Magnet High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:

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School Overview

Peabody Magnet High School's student population of 760 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
760 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
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School Rankings

Peabody 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 Peabody Magnet High School is 0.04, 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.
This School
State Level (LA)
#1207 out of 1251 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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6%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Peabody Magnet High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
10-14%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Peabody Magnet High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Louisiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
4%
27%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Peabody Magnet High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
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2%
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Hispanic
n/a
11%
Black
98%
41%
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White
1%
42%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.04
This chart displays the diversity score of Peabody Magnet High School and the public school average diversity score of Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
75-79%
83%
This chart displays graduation rate of Peabody Magnet High School and public school graduation rate of Louisiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
58%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Peabody Magnet High School's ranking?
Peabody Magnet High School is ranked #1207 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Peabody Magnet High School often compared to?
Peabody Magnet High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bolton High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Peabody Magnet High School?
The graduation rate of Peabody Magnet High School is 75-79%, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 83%.
How many students attend Peabody Magnet High School?
760 students attend Peabody Magnet High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Peabody Magnet High School students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Peabody Magnet High School?
Peabody Magnet High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Peabody Magnet High School offer ?
Peabody Magnet High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Peabody Magnet High School part of?
Peabody Magnet High School is part of Rapides Parish School District.
In what neighborhood is Peabody Magnet High School located?
Peabody Magnet High School is located in the Lower Third neighborhood of Alexandria, LA. There are 1 other public schools located in Lower Third.

School Reviews

5   11/11/2013
it is a good school and they got the sprit of any high school in the world in Louisiana and they cherrleadrs are good and danceline
- Posted by Student/Alumni - chyna
5   6/1/2012
Peabody Magnet is a wonderful school,with wonderful opportunities . Music,art,and sports are execellent and have been through the years.Since becoming a magnet school the academic programs are the best.The facilities are state of the art.
- Posted by Parent - truep
5   4/10/2012
Peabody Magnet is a wonderful school. It leads the district in developing young learners for the "real world". The above post don't realize that as a parent we have a choice. There are great teachers in the school both parents and students need to take advantage of the course offerings and the new rigorous courses!
- Posted by Teacher - vikiv
2   6/8/2010
It's easy to get into trouble there and the kids there can be very messy. But if you really wanna consider going there i would suggest magnet and all honors classes.
- Posted by Parent - kings
2   4/20/2010
DO NOT SEND YOUR CHILD TO THIS SCHOOL. IT IS HORRIBLE AND HAS THE WORST TEST SCORES.
- Posted by Parent - BLACK

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 760 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : 75-79% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 6% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 4% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

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