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#737 of 1,288 schools in LA
Washington/marion Magnet High School
High School · Calcasieu Parish · Lake Charles, LA
A Calcasieu Parish high school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2802 Pineview Street, Lake Charles, LA 70601
- Math 20% vs LA 36% (2025)
- Reading 18% vs LA 44% (2025)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Washington/marion Magnet High School score 19% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).
2025 LEAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 9 points since 2020, reaching 19% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 46% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
79.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Washington/marion 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 23Car-Dependent
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,083/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lake Charles), 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
$49,545
Median home value
$164,300
Median rent
$938/mo
College educated
24.9%
Homeownership
60.4%
Poverty rate
27.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 70601; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bishop Noland Episcopal Day SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.1private | PK–10 | 2.6 mi | 305 | Compare → |
| St Louis Catholic High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.6private | 9–12 | 3.1 mi | 553 | Compare → |
| Sam Houston High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | 9–12 | 4.1 mi | 1,191 | Compare → |
| Lagrange High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | 9–12 | 4.4 mi | 941 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Calcasieu Parish
- Schools in district
- 56
- Rank in district
- #43 of 55
- District spending per student
- $17,724NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Washington/marion Magnet High School is listed in Calcasieu Parish; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Washington/marion Magnet High School
Washington/marion Magnet High School is a public high school in Lake Charles, LA, part of Calcasieu Parish, serving approximately 623 students in grades 9th-12th with a 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #737 of 1,288 schools in LA. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Washington/marion Magnet High School
What grades does Washington/marion Magnet High School serve?
Washington/marion Magnet High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Washington/marion Magnet High School?
Washington/marion Magnet High School has an enrollment of approximately 623 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington/marion Magnet High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington/marion Magnet High School is 12.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Washington/marion Magnet High School rank in LA?
Washington/marion Magnet High School ranks #737 of 1,288 schools in LA.
What is Washington/marion Magnet High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Washington/marion Magnet High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 Washington/marion Magnet High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Washington/marion Magnet High School has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Washington/marion Magnet High School a charter school?
No, Washington/marion Magnet High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Washington/marion Magnet High School a Title I school?
No, Washington/marion Magnet High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Washington/marion Magnet High School?
79.1% of students at Washington/marion 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
- 623
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 49
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Calcasieu Parish
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 41.4%
- Phone
- (337) 217-4540
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- Area population (ZIP 70601)
- 31,843
- Area median age
- 38.2
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 70601; 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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