KENTWOOD HIGH MAGNET SCHOOL

Kentwood High Magnet School is a Title I public high school that is part of the Tangipahoa Parish school district, located in Kentwood, LA with about 267 students offering grade levels from 7th 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 23 teachers, Kentwood High Magnet School has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. 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.

Kentwood High Magnet School, located in Kentwood, Louisiana, serves as a central educational institution for the local community within the Tangipahoa Parish School System. As a magnet school, it is designed to offer specialized academic programming aimed at fostering student engagement and meeting diverse learning needs. The school provides a traditional secondary curriculum, typically encompassing core subjects like mathematics, science, English language arts, and social studies, while often integrating elective opportunities to prepare students for both college and career readiness.

Beyond academics, Kentwood High serves as a hub for student development through various extracurricular activities, athletics, and school-led initiatives. By emphasizing a structured environment and community involvement, the school aims to support the personal and intellectual growth of its student body. As part of a smaller town setting, the school plays a significant role in the local culture, maintaining a focus on academic achievement and preparing its graduates to transition successfully into post-secondary life or the workforce.

For more information, contact Kentwood High Magnet School at (985) 229-2881 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.