SOUTH HIGHLANDS ELEMENTARY MAGNET SCHOOL

South Highlands Elementary Magnet School is a public elementary school that is part of the Caddo Parish school district, located in Shreveport, LA with about 501 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 26 teachers, South Highlands Elementary Magnet School has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

South Highlands Elementary Magnet School, located in the historic Highland neighborhood of Shreveport, Louisiana, is a highly regarded public magnet school serving students in grades Pre-K through 5. As a magnet institution, it is known for its rigorous academic curriculum and specialized focus, attracting students from across the district through a competitive application process. The school places a heavy emphasis on fostering a challenging learning environment that encourages critical thinking, creativity, and high academic achievement, consistently ranking among the top-performing elementary schools in the state.

Beyond its core academic offerings, South Highlands is recognized for its vibrant school community and diverse enrichment programs. The school prides itself on maintaining strong partnerships with parents and the local community, which supports a wide array of extracurricular activities, including fine arts, technology initiatives, and leadership development opportunities. With a commitment to excellence and a structured, supportive atmosphere, South Highlands Elementary serves as a cornerstone of the Shreveport educational system, preparing its students for success in middle school and beyond.

For more information, contact South Highlands Elementary Magnet School at (318) 865-5119 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

831 Erie Street
Shreveport, LA 71106
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SOUTH HIGHLANDS ELEMENTARY MAGNET SCHOOL is a public school in Shreveport, LA with about 501 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Louisiana

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Magnet school:
Yes
District:
Caddo Parish
Total Students:
501
Teachers:
26.17
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 501 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending SOUTH HIGHLANDS ELEMENTARY MAGNET SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 71% of the student body.

White
70.9%
Black or African American
17.8%
Asian
5.8%
Two or more races
4.0%
Hispanic/Latino
1.2%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%

Female
55.1%
Male
44.9%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.