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#99 of 1,288 schools in LA

Top 8% in state

Caddo Parish Magnet High School

High School · Caddo Parish · Shreveport, LA

A high school in Shreveport, LA where students score 19 points above what's typical for similar communities.

1601 Viking Drive, Shreveport, LA 71101

  • Math 89% vs LA 36% (2025)
  • Reading 91% vs LA 44% (2025)
  • 97.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.7Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-0.42 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendStable
Academics9.5Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency89% (2025 LEAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency91% (2025 LEAP)
Math vs. State Avg+52.9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+46.6 pts
Overall Proficiency90% (2025 LEAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)71% (model expectation from 2025 LEAP)
vs. Expected+18.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile92th
College Readiness7.8Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate97%
AP Participation51.1%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment7.3Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15:1
District spending per student$14,072
Chronic Absenteeism10.6%

Students at Caddo Parish Magnet High School score 90% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 71%).

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2025 LEAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.

Math Proficiency89%(2025 LEAP)
School
State
36%(2025 LEAP)
ELA Proficiency91%(2025 LEAP)
School
State
44%(2025 LEAP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 10 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 90% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
100%
ELA
100%
2010
Math
98%
ELA
97%
2011
Math
98%
ELA
100%
2012
Math
86%
ELA
100%
2013
Math
87%
ELA
100%
2014
Math
97%
ELA
100%
2015
Math
98%
ELA
100%
2016
Math
98%
ELA
100%
2017
Math
97%
ELA
100%
2018
Math
100%
ELA
100%
2019
Math
100%
ELA
100%
2020*
Math
87%
ELA
94%
2021*
Math
87%
ELA
94%
2022
Math
87%
ELA
95%
2025
Math
89%
ELA
91%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 94% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 98% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 32 test records from LA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

25.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Caddo Parish Magnet High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 25Car-Dependent
  • Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High5,233/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Shreveport), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$17,924

Median home value

$86,500

Median rent

$714/mo

College educated

13.4%

Homeownership

31.4%

Poverty rate

50.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 71101; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
51.1% participation·State avg: 2.1 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics3sports offered
1 boys'·2 girls'·30 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Magnolia School of ExcellenceCharter · enrollment unverified2.4K–120.5 mi1,449Compare →
Bossier High SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.18–121.6 mi723Compare →
Loyola College Preparatory High SchoolPrivate · tuition6.5private9–121.8 mi376Compare →
C.e. Byrd High SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.49–121.9 mi1,526Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Caddo Parish

Schools in district
58
Rank in district
#5 of 57
District spending per student
$14,072NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
28.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Caddo Parish Magnet High School is listed in Caddo Parish; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Caddo Parish Magnet High School

Caddo Parish Magnet High School is a public high school in Shreveport, LA, part of Caddo Parish, serving approximately 899 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #99 of 1,288 schools in LA. State assessment records show 94% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 98% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

What's said publicly about Caddo Parish Magnet High School

Sources:Wikipedia

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.

Caddo Parish Magnet High School (CMHS) is a public high school located in Shreveport, Louisiana 1. The institution opened in 1980 and was founded by its first principal, Ascension Smith 1. The current principal is Amanda Dolph 1. The school's colors are gold and red, and its mascot is a Mustang 1.
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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Caddo Parish Magnet High School

What grades does Caddo Parish Magnet High School serve?

Caddo Parish Magnet High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Caddo Parish Magnet High School?

Caddo Parish Magnet High School has an enrollment of approximately 899 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Caddo Parish Magnet High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Caddo Parish Magnet High School is 15:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Caddo Parish Magnet High School rank in LA?

Caddo Parish Magnet High School ranks #99 of 1,288 schools in LA.

What is Caddo Parish Magnet High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Caddo Parish Magnet High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Caddo Parish Magnet High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Caddo Parish Magnet High School has 94% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 98% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Caddo Parish Magnet High School a charter school?

No, Caddo Parish Magnet High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Caddo Parish Magnet High School a Title I school?

No, Caddo Parish Magnet High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Caddo Parish Magnet High School?

25.7% of students at Caddo Parish Magnet High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
899
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers (FTE)
60
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Caddo Parish
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
10.6%
4-Year Graduation
97.0%
Area population (ZIP 71101)
6,174
Area median age
50.5
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2025 LEAP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 LEAP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 LEAP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 LEAP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 71101; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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