Leadership Academy Magnet High School

About Us

• We are a high school with a magnet focus in the arts. We offer painting, sculpting, choral arts, drama, poetry, creative writing and several music programs.
• As a Leader in Me School, all students have the opportunity to lead.

Overview

• Football, softball, baseball, basketball teams. 54% participation rate
• Foreign Language clubs, religious clubs, and community service clubs. 32% participation rate.

Strengths

• 87% of the student population participates in the arts electives.
• Less than 4% of the student population misses five or more days of school.
• The emphasis on the arts has created a culture that fosters learning, because many students have found their creative "outlet."

Weaknesses

• Parental involvement numbers are low.
• Transportation for magnet students can be difficult, which increases tardies.
• Behavior Referral data shows many students are being given ISS for aggressive behavior or fighting.
• Vocational programs have low participation 22%

Student to Teacher Ratio

• There are 1,382 students enrolled in our school.
• The student to teacher ratio is 18:1.

Demographics

• 96% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch.
• 74% of students come from single parent/single income households.

Demographics

• 47% of students work a part time job outside of school.
• 26% of students have parents who have a college degree, 48% graduated high school, and 26% parents did not complete high school.

Student Body Make-Up

• 54% male, 46% female
• Minority Enrollment 68%
• Magnet Enrollment 36%

Average Test Scores (College Entry)

• ACT average score 22 (66% of students take the ACT)
• Average SAT score 1080 (78% of students take the SAT)

College Numbers

• The college acceptance rate is 41% out of the 60% that apply.

AP/Dual Enrollment

• 18% of students are enrolled in AP courses
• 6% of students are enrolled in dual enrollment courses (transportation is an issue)

ROTC Program

• 32% of the student body participates
• 26% of participants enlist in the military upon graduation.