MOREHOUSE MAGNET SCHOOL

Morehouse Magnet School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Morehouse Parish school district, located in Bastrop, LA with about 280 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 23 teachers, Morehouse Magnet School has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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.

Morehouse Magnet School, located in Bastrop, Louisiana, serves as a specialized public educational institution within the Morehouse Parish School District. As a magnet school, it is designed to provide a focused academic environment that often emphasizes specific areas of study, such as arts, sciences, or technology, to attract students from across the district. The school is committed to fostering a rigorous learning culture that encourages student engagement through a structured and enriched curriculum aimed at preparing pupils for future academic success.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Morehouse Magnet School places a strong emphasis on community involvement and the development of the "whole child." By integrating traditional classroom instruction with specialized programs, the school strives to cultivate critical thinking, creativity, and leadership skills among its diverse student body. The facility at 909 Larche Lane serves as a hub for educational innovation in the region, working to maintain high standards of performance and excellence for students in the Bastrop area.

For more information, contact Morehouse Magnet School at (318) 281-3126 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.