AMITE HIGH MAGNET

Amite High Magnet is a Title I public high school that is part of the Tangipahoa Parish school district, located in Amite, LA with about 411 students offering grade levels from 8th Grade to 12th 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 31 teachers, Amite High Magnet has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.

Amite High Magnet, located in Amite, Louisiana, serves as a focal point for secondary education in Tangipahoa Parish. As a magnet school, it distinguishes itself by offering specialized programming designed to provide students with enhanced academic opportunities, often emphasizing particular fields of study such as college preparatory coursework, advanced electives, or vocational training. The school is deeply embedded in the local community, acting as a center for both academic growth and extracurricular activities, including a robust athletics program that is a significant source of school spirit and local pride.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Amite High Magnet is focused on fostering a well-rounded educational environment that prepares students for post-secondary success, whether they choose to pursue higher education or enter the workforce. The school’s administration and faculty work to cultivate a disciplined yet supportive atmosphere, aiming to equip students with the critical thinking skills and character development necessary to navigate life after graduation. By leveraging its magnet status, the school seeks to attract a diverse student body and provide resources that go beyond the standard offerings of a traditional public high school.

For more information, contact Amite High Magnet at (985) 748-9301 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

403 South Laurel Street
Amite, LA 70422
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AMITE HIGH MAGNET is a public Title I school in Amite, LA with about 411 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Louisiana

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Tangipahoa Parish
Total Students:
411
Teachers:
31.33
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
8th Grade
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th 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 411 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending AMITE HIGH MAGNET is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 77% of the student body.

Black or African American
77.4%
White
17.5%
Two or more races
4.1%
Asian
0.5%
Hispanic/Latino
0.5%

Female
51.6%
Male
48.4%

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.