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What's something Bonnabel Magnet Academy High School does better than most schools?
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Enrollment
2,376
High
DISTRICT 930 · STATE 711
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·JEFFERSON PARISH·NCES 220084000585
Bonnabel Magnet Academy High School
2801 Bruin Drive, Kenner, LA 70065 · (504) 443-4565 · Jefferson Parish
GRADES 09–12HIGH12-CITYTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL2,376 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
19.6:1
121 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 16.7:1 · STATE 18.0:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
59%
1,390 students
DISTRICT 68% · STATE 70%
Community
5
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 890 | 37% |
| Grade 10 | 529 | 22% |
| Grade 11 | 426 | 18% |
| Grade 12 | 531 | 22% |
Student demographics
52%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 69% · STATE 65% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Schools most like Bonnabel Magnet Academy High School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bonnabel Magnet Academy High School this school | 2,376 | 58.5% | N/A |
| East Jefferson High School Metairie | 1,381 | 62.8% | N/A |
| West Jefferson High School Harvey | 1,438 | 62.9% | N/A |
| Riverdale High School Jefferson | 1,259 | 58.7% | N/A |
| New Orleans Military & Maritime Academy New Orleans | 945 | 77.6% | 20.3% |
| Morgan City High School Morgan City | 650 | 65.5% | N/A |
Matched among Louisiana high schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Bonnabel Magnet Academy High School ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In Louisiana | In Jefferson Parish |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 2,376 | #2 of 267 | #1 of 15 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 19.6:1 | #217 of 240 | #8 of 12 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 52.2% | #112 of 240 | #11 of 12 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 58.5% | #179 of 258 | #12 of 15 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +73.9% | #5 of 75 | #2 of 8 |
Ranked against other public high schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
2,376
+970 (+69%) vs 2020
0% since 1990-91, when it was 2,385
Student : Teacher
19.6:1
was 24.2:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 2,376 | 121.3 | 19.6:1 | 59% (1,390) |
| 2023-24 | 2,570 | 113.2 | 22.7:1 | 47% (1,214) |
| 2022-23 | 1,478 | 55.1 | 26.8:1 | 52% (768) |
| 2020-21 | 1,406 | 58 | 24.2:1 | 77% (1,088) |
| 2017-18 | 1,366 | 69 | 19.8:1 | 54% (740) |
| 2015-16 | 1,355 | N/A | N/A | 64% (861) |
| 2010-11 | 1,591 | 91 | 17.5:1 | 60% (957) |
| 2000-01 | 1,788 | 123 | 14.5:1 | 40% (723) |
| 1990-91 | 2,385 | 134 | 17.8:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Bonnabel Magnet Academy High School.
Since 2017-18: students up 74% (1,366 to 2,376); teachers up 76% (69 to 121.3).
About Bonnabel Magnet Academy High School
Bonnabel Magnet Academy High School is a large high school in Louisiana, located in Kenner. School enrollment was 2,376 students in 2024-25, in grades 9 through 12. The average among high schools in Louisiana is roughly 711 students; this school is 234% larger than that.
Bonnabel Magnet Academy High School is run by Jefferson Parish, whose 74 schools enroll 46,790 students.
At 65%, Hispanic students outnumber all other groups at Bonnabel Magnet Academy High School combined. It is also 21% Black, 9% White, and 3% Asian. Jefferson Parish's residents are about 19% Hispanic, 46 points below the school's share. The chance that two students picked at random at Bonnabel Magnet Academy High School belong to different racial or ethnic groups, known as the diversity index, is 52%.
Bonnabel Magnet Academy High School's 121.3 full-time-equivalent teachers put its ratio at 19.6:1. That ratio is over the 18.0:1 average for high schools in Louisiana. The school's rate of free or reduced-price lunch eligibility is 59%. That is 9 points below the 68% average for public schools in Jefferson Parish.
Federal survey data for Jefferson Parish show that median household income is about $65,252, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 31% of adults, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 13%. A total of 86 public schools operate in Jefferson Parish, serving about 47,983 students.
Nearby, Tom Benson School is about 0.4 miles away. Bonnabel Magnet Academy High School is one of several public schools in the area, with at least 8 others within five miles.
For locale, NCES codes Bonnabel Magnet Academy High School as City: Mid-size.
In 2020-21 the school reported 1,406 students, and in 2024-25 it reported 2,376. Grade changes, mergers, or boundary shifts can explain gaps this large. The ratio of students to teachers went from 24.2:1 to 19.6:1 over the same years.
The allk12 site hosts a discussion page for Bonnabel Magnet Academy High School covering things like school events, clubs, and volunteer needs. Reviews and ratings from people who know the school are welcome.
Jefferson Parish at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
430,920
Census ACS
Median income
$65,252
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
31%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
13%
Below federal line
Schools in county
86
47,983 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Jefferson Parish
- Kenner Discovery Health Sciences AcademyCombined · 2,263 students
- John Ehret High SchoolHigh · 1,850 students
- West Jefferson High SchoolHigh · 1,438 students
- East Jefferson High SchoolHigh · 1,381 students
- Riverdale High SchoolHigh · 1,259 students
- L.W. Higgins High SchoolHigh · 1,136 students
Other schools in Kenner
- Kenner Discovery Health Sciences AcademyCombined · 2,263 students
- Tom Benson SchoolElementary · 631 students
- Chateau Estates SchoolElementary · 610 students
- John James Audubon SchoolElementary · 572 students
- A.C. Alexander SchoolElementary · 567 students
- John Clancy/Joseph Maggiore Elementary SchoolElementary · 545 students
Nearby schools
- Tom Benson School0.4 mi · 631
- Bissonet Plaza School0.5 mi · 624
- Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy0.7 mi · 2,263
- Walter Schneckenburger Elem School1.1 mi · 327
- John Clancy/Joseph Maggiore Elementary School1.2 mi · 545
- Green Park Elementary School1.4 mi · 433
Frequently asked questions
About Bonnabel Magnet Academy High SchoolHow many students attend Bonnabel Magnet Academy High School?
Bonnabel Magnet Academy High School enrolls approximately 2,376 students in grades 09-12.
What grades does Bonnabel Magnet Academy High School serve?
Bonnabel Magnet Academy High School serves grades 09-12.
How many students per teacher at Bonnabel Magnet Academy High School?
Approximately 19.6:1 students per teacher at Bonnabel Magnet Academy High School.
What is the student diversity at Bonnabel Magnet Academy High School?
Student demographics at Bonnabel Magnet Academy High School are roughly 9% White, 65% Hispanic, 21% Black, 3% Asian, 2% Two or more.
Is Bonnabel Magnet Academy High School public or private?
Bonnabel Magnet Academy High School is a public K-12 school, overseen by Jefferson Parish.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.