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Kentwood High Magnet School

603 9th Street
Kentwood, LA 70444
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 328 students in grades 7-12, Kentwood High Magnet School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 58% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 328 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : 80-89% (Top 50% in LA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Kentwood High Magnet School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Kentwood High Magnet School's student population of 328 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
328 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Kentwood High Magnet School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,251 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kentwood High Magnet School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (LA)
#1078 out of 1251 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Kentwood High Magnet School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
6-9%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Kentwood High Magnet School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-24%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Kentwood High Magnet School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Louisiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤5%
27%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Kentwood High Magnet School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Kentwood High Magnet School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2004-05 school year data.
Hispanic
1%
11%
Black
93%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Kentwood High Magnet School and the percentage of Black public school students in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
4%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Kentwood High Magnet School and the percentage of White public school students in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Kentwood High Magnet School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Kentwood High Magnet School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Louisiana.
0.13
This chart displays the diversity score of Kentwood High Magnet School and the public school average diversity score of Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
80-89%
83%
This chart displays graduation rate of Kentwood High Magnet School and public school graduation rate of Louisiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
58%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Kentwood High Magnet School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Kentwood High Magnet School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kentwood High Magnet School's ranking?
Kentwood High Magnet School is ranked #1078 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Kentwood High Magnet School often compared to?
Kentwood High Magnet Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Jewel M. Sumner High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Kentwood High Magnet School?
The graduation rate of Kentwood High Magnet School is 80-89%, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 83%.
How many students attend Kentwood High Magnet School?
328 students attend Kentwood High Magnet School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Kentwood High Magnet School students are Black, 4% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kentwood High Magnet School?
Kentwood High Magnet School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Kentwood High Magnet School offer ?
Kentwood High Magnet School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Kentwood High Magnet School part of?
Kentwood High Magnet School is part of Tangipahoa Parish School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 328 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : 80-89% (Top 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

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