Peabody Magnet High School in Alexandria, Louisiana on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Peabody Magnet High School is an urban public school in Alexandria, Louisiana that is part of Rapides Parish School District. It serves 716 students in grades 9 - 12 with a student/teacher ratio of 19.9:1. Its teachers have had 10 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

Support towards this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Public School

Title 1

Grades 9 - 12

716 Students

36 Teachers

2727 Jones Ave

Alexandria, LA 71302 View local requests

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Ms. Vero, a DonorsChoose teacher for 9 years.

Kindergarten teacher at PS81 - Robert J. Christen School in Bronx, NY

Peabody Magnet High School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Ms. Anderson

Ms. Edwards

Ms. Vanderlick

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Peabody Magnet High School Demographics

89%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

97%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Peabody Magnet High School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

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