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	'''Caddo Parish Magnet High School''', or simply "Magnet" as it is known in by its students, is located in ] at 1601 Viking Drive. Its motto is "In our hands we hold today; in our minds we hold tomorrow." Its goal is stated "To share what we know, what we have, and what we are with others." The school colors are gold and red, while the mascot is a mustang. The principal is Mary Rounds. The assistant principals include Bryan Gallant (discipline), Queen Synder and June Moore (both curriculum and instruction).
			{{Infobox school
			\| name = Caddo Magnet High School
			\| native_name = Mustangs
			\| latin_name =
			\| image = Caddo Magnet High School logo.svg
			\| image_size = 300px
			\| caption =
			\| motto = "In our hands we hold today; in our minds we hold tomorrow."
			\| location =
			\| streetaddress = 1601 Viking Dr.
			\| region =
			\| city = ]
			\| state = ]
			\| zipcode = 71101
			\| country = United States
			\| coordinates = {{Coord\|32.4971\|-93.7195\|type:edu_region:US-LA\|display=inline,title}}
			\| schoolboard = ]
			\| founder = Ascension Smith
			\| established = 1980
			\| principal = Robert Middleton
			\| teaching_staff = 45.52 (FTE)<ref name=nces/>
			\| ratio = 21.05<ref name=nces/>
			\| schooltype = ]<br>]<br>Math/Science/Performing Arts
			\| grades = 9{{ndash}}12
			\| mascot = ]
			\| nickname = Mustangs
			\| colors = ] and ] {{color box\|#bd322a}} {{color box\|#ffbf00}}
			\| rival =
			\| enrollment = 958 (2022{{ndash}}2023)<ref name=nces>{{cite web\|url=https://nces.ed.gov/ccd/schoolsearch/school_detail.asp?Search=1&DistrictID=2200300&ID=220030001551\|title=Caddo Parish Magnet High School\|publisher=National Center for Education Statistics\|accessdate=September 1, 2024}}</ref>
			\| homepage = {{url\|http://www.caddomagnet.net}}
			}}

			'''Caddo Parish Magnet High School''' (CMHS) is located in ], United States. Caddo Magnet was founded by its first principal, Ascension Smith. The school colors are gold and red, and the mascot is a Mustang. The current principal is Mr. Robert Middleton. The assistant principals include Dr. Cedric Ellis (attendance and discipline), Schannon Lanclos, and Amanda Dolph (both curriculum and instruction).<ref>{{Cite web\|title=Magnet Schools Information\|url=https://www.caddoschools.org/caddo-parish-magnet-schools/\|access-date=2021-03-26\|website=Caddo Parish Public Schools\|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web\|title=2021 Caddo Parish Magnet High School Rankings\|url=https://www.niche.com/k12/caddo-parish-magnet-high-school-shreveport-la/rankings/\|access-date=2021-03-26\|website=Niche\|language=en}}</ref>
	Caddo Magnet High School focuses to a great extent on preparing its students for college. In fact, 93% of their students attend college after graduation; over the past 23 years, Magnet students have been awarded 67 million dollars in both merit and need-based scholarships.

			==Academic Decathlon==
	Magnet High is well known for its students' successes on standardized test. The following are Magnet's scores on the 2006 GEE Test:
			Caddo Magnet won the Academic Decathlon contest for Louisiana each year from 1983 through 2011. This is the longest streak of any school in the nation, and the longest in the history of the competition.<ref name="Applause-2011">{{cite news\|url=http://archive.shreveporttimes.com/article/20110612/LIVING/106110303/Applause\|title=Applause\|accessdate=2011-06-11\|newspaper=The Shreveport Times\|archive-date=2015-06-09\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150609002551/http://archive.shreveporttimes.com/article/20110612/LIVING/106110303/Applause\|url-status=dead}}</ref>

			==Other awards==
	''English Language Arts'':
	100% of Magnet Students "at or above basic" (as compared to 62% of the district and 64% of the state)

			Students participating in varsity and lifetime sports have won district competitions and advanced to the state levels. During the 2007-2008 season of High School Varsity soccer, the Caddo Magnet boys won the State Championship and were ranked as high as #2 in the nation by NSCAA (National Soccer Coaches of America Association).<ref>NSCAA/adidas National and Regional Rankings - Winter 4th Poll http://72.32.2.253/hsRes.php?it=1438 {{Webarchive\|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140512215900/http://72.32.2.253/hsRes.php?it=1438# \|date=2014-05-12 }}</ref> The Caddo Magnet Quiz Bowl team is a nationally-ranked program and has finished in the top fifty nationally multiple times, especially in the 2020s. Players Johnny Zheng and Andrew Minagar have both placed in the top five nationally as individual players, each finishing as high as 2nd<ref>https://www.naqt.com/stats/school/results.jsp?org_id=1247</ref>.
	''Math'':
	98% of Magnet Students "at or above basic" (as compared to 57% of the district and 62% of the state)

			==Admissions==
	''Science'':
			{{Unreferenced section\|date=December 2022}}
	97% of Magnet Students "at or above basic" (as compared to 50% of the district and 54% of the state)
			''To be admitted to Caddo Magnet, students must''{{When\|date=December 2022}}'':''
			*Have a 2.5 grade point average at the time of application.
			*Have a score on the most recent school-administered nationally standardized test showing the reading level at the 50th percentile or better.
			*Have 95% or better school attendance.
			*Have maintained a good discipline record.
			*Express high motivation and interest toward excellence in the academics or the arts.
			*Have parental/guardian consent and support.
			*Have taken and passed the English/Language Arts and Math components of LEAP 21.

			''In order to remain in good standing at Caddo Magnet, students must:''
	''Social Studies'':
			*Maintain a cumulative 2.5 grade point average.
	99% of Magnet Students "at or above basic" (as compared to 54% of the district and 62% of the state)
			*Conform to behavior standards set by the Caddo Parish School Board and Caddo Magnet High School.<ref>https://caddomagnet.net/magnet/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Application-to-Magnet-for-2021-2022-Fillable-Version.pdf</ref>

			==Clubs==
	'''Awards and Recognition'''
			Clubs and organizations include:
			*Chess Club<ref name=club>{{cite web \|title=Clubs/Organizations \|url=https://caddomagnet.net/students/clubs-organizations/ \|website=Caddo Parish Magnet High School \|access-date=27 October 2022}}</ref>
			*SAGA<ref name=club></ref>
			*Model UN<ref name=club></ref>
			*E-Sports<ref name=club></ref>
			*Cyber Patriot<ref name=club></ref>
			*Active Minds<ref name=club></ref>
			*Asian Studies Association<ref name=club></ref>
			*Astronomy Club<ref name=club></ref>
			*Band<ref name=club></ref>
			*Black Studies Association<ref name=club></ref>
			*Choir<ref name=club></ref>
			*Debate<ref name=club></ref>
			*Destination Imagination<ref name=club></ref>
			*National Honors Society<ref name=club></ref>
			*World Language Club<ref name=club></ref>
			*FCA<ref name=club></ref>
			*Quiz Bowl<ref name=club></ref>
			*Student Council<ref name=club></ref>
			*Guitar Club<ref name=club></ref>
			*Mock Trial<ref name=club></ref>
			*Greens Club<ref name=club></ref>
			*Pet Project<ref name=club></ref>
			*UNICEF<ref name=club></ref>
			*Drone Club<ref name=club></ref>
			*Harry Potter Club<ref name=club></ref>
			*Mu Alpha Theta<ref name=club></ref>
			*Project Talent<ref name=club></ref>
			*SLAM Club<ref name=club></ref>
			*Key Club<ref name=club></ref>
			*Creative Writing Club<ref name=club></ref>
			*Interact Club<ref name=club></ref>
			*Art Club<ref name=club></ref>
			*History Club<ref name=club></ref>
			*Electronic Club<ref name=club></ref>
			*4-H<ref name=club></ref>
			*Girl Up<ref name=club></ref>
			*Tri-M Music Honors Society<ref name=club></ref>
			*Robotics Team<ref name=club></ref>
			*Science Olympiad<ref name=club></ref>
			*Youth & Government<ref name=club></ref>
			*Armory Club<ref name=club></ref>
			*JROTC Rifle Team<ref name=club></ref>
			*Drama Club<ref name=club></ref>
			*Spread the Success<ref name=club></ref>
			*Rocketry<ref name=club></ref>
			*Engineering<ref name=club></ref>
			*In Stitches<ref name=club></ref>
			*French Honors Society<ref name=club></ref>
			*German Honors Society<ref name=club></ref>
			*Karaoke Club<ref name=club></ref>
			*Letters for Rose<ref name=club></ref>
			*Biology Olympiad<ref name=club></ref>
			*Ambassadors<ref name=club></ref>
			*JROTC Command<ref name=club></ref>
			*Ping Pong<ref name=club></ref>
			*Current Events Club<ref name=club></ref>
			*Sci-Fi Club<ref name=club></ref>

			==Athletics==
	Caddo Magnet High School is one of the most highly honored schools in Louisiana and in the nation. It has been designated a School of Academic Excellence by the State of Louisiana, attaining a school performance of 171.1, making it the top performing school in Northwest Louisiana, and one of the top three performing schools in the state.
			Caddo Magnet High athletics competes in the ]

			Sports:<br />
	Caddo Magnet consistentally has the most students recognized by the National Merit Program in the Northwestern Louisiana area. Since 1987, 155 Caddo Magnet students have been named National Merit Semifinalists with 123 receiving finalist status. Additionally, 37 Caddo Magnet students have been named semifinalists in the National Achievement Scholarship Program, where 22 were named finalists.
			Archery <br />
			Cross Country/Track <br />
			Fencing<ref name="Sword Sports - Who We are">{{cite web\|url=http://www.swordsports.com/Who%20We%20Are/Founders/sharron_settlemire.htm\|title=Who We Are\|accessdate=2015-08-25\|publisher=Sword Sports\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150926151110/http://www.swordsports.com/Who%20We%20Are/Founders/sharron_settlemire.htm\|archive-date=2015-09-26\|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref name="The Foundation of Magnet Fencing">{{cite web\|url=http://www.magnetfencing.com/cmfc-founder.html\|title=The Foundation of Magnet Fencing\|accessdate=2015-08-25\|publisher=MagnetFencing.com}}</ref> <br />
			Golf <br />
			Gymnastics <br />
			Lacrosse—Men's <br />
			Soccer—Ladies' <br />
			Soccer—Men's <br />
			Softball <br />
			Swimming <br />
			Tennis <br />
			Volleyball <br />
			E-Sports <br />
			Powerlifting <br />

			==Alumni==
	Caddo Magnet has been Sweepstakes Winner at the Region I Science and Engineering Fair for the past 11 years.
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			! style="font-weight: bold;" \| Field
			! style="font-weight: bold;" \| Remarks
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			\| ]
			\| 1983
			\| Music
			\| Prolific drummer with many bands. Recently on the David Letterman show.
			\|-
			\| ]
			\| 1988
			\| Music
			\| Grammy award-winning drummer. Played with Aretha Franklin for President Barack Obama for the White House Jazz Festival<ref name="Global Flavors and Asides to Obamas at White House Jazz Gala">{{cite news\|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2016/05/02/arts/music/international-jazz-day-white-house-concert.html\|title=Global Flavors and Asides to Obamas at White House Jazz Gala\|accessdate=2020-11-15\|newspaper=The New York Times\|date=May 2016 \|last1=Chinen \|first1=Nate }}</ref>
			\|-
			\| ]
			\| 1983
			\| Music
			\| Bassist for ]
			\|-
			\| ]
			\| 1983
			\| Government
			\| member of the ], representing District 4.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=http://house.louisiana.gov/H_Reps/members.aspx?ID=4\|title=Louisiana House Member Page\|website=house.louisiana.gov\|access-date=2019-02-15}}</ref> He was earlier the two-term ] of ], the first African-American to hold that position.
			\|-
			\| ]
			\| 1987
			\| Music
			\| Bassist for ]
			\|-
			\| ]
			\| 1995
			\| Music
			\| 5 Grammy Award nominations
			\|-
			\| ]
			\| 2013
			\| Science
			\| Forbes 30 Under 30 Scientists
			\|-
			\|}

			== See also ==
	Caddo Magnet High School has been Sweepstakes Winner at the Northwest Louisiana Literary Rally for over seventeen years and has several state winners each year.
			*]

			==References==
	For the past twenty years, they have been Academic Decathlon champions ranking in the top 12 annually. Students have traveled to Los Angeles, CA; Anchorage, Alaska; Phoenix, AZ; and Erie, PA.
			{{Reflist}}

			==External links==
	Their Debate team has won numerous state and national awards, competed in over 12,000 debates, received over 1250 trophies and more than 200 sweepstakes awards at tournaments all over the United States.
			*

			{{Shreveport, Louisiana}}
	The Quiz Bowl team competes in invitational tournaments in Texas, Arkansas, Georgia, South Carolina, and Connecticut and remains the undefeated Cajun Quiz Bowl champions.
			{{Caddo Parish, Louisiana Schools}}

	Magnet's orchestra students have received a Superior rating at the LMEA Festival for the past 23 years. Having earned an international reputation, the group has performed in concert halls in Rome and Florence, Italy.

	The JROTC program has been recognized as an Honor Unit with Distinction for fourteen consecutive years.

	Students participating in varsity and lifetime sports have won district competitions and advanced to the state levels.

	The State Department of Education selected Caddo Magnet to represent Louisiana in the National Tournament of Academic Excellence at Walt Disney World in Florida, in June 1988. Competing against 31 states and one foreign country, Magnet was ranked fourth in the nation.

	Magnet is also well known for its focus on creativity. Talented students can take theatre, music, art, and even pottery classes.

	'''Admissions'''

	''To be admitted to Caddo Magnet, students must:''

	Have a 2.5 grade point average at the time of application.

	Have a score on the most recent school-administered nationally standardized test showing the reading level at the 50th percentile or better.

	Have 95% or better school attendance.

	Have maintained a good discipline record.

	Express high motivation and interest toward excellence in the academics or the arts.

	Have parental/guardian consent and support.

	Have taken and passed the English/Language Arts and Math components of LEAP 21.

	''In order to remain in good standing at Caddo Magnet, students must:''

	Maintain a cumulative 2.5 grade point average.

	Conform to behavior standards set by the Caddo Parish School Board and Caddo Magnet High School.

	==External links==



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Public school in Shreveport, Louisiana, United States

Caddo Magnet High School Mustangs

Address

1601 Viking Dr. Shreveport, Louisiana 71101 United States
Coordinates	32°29′50″N 93°43′10″W / 32.4971°N 93.7195°W / 32.4971; -93.7195
Information
School type	Public Magnet Math/Science/Performing Arts
Motto	"In our hands we hold today; in our minds we hold tomorrow."
Established	1980
Founder	Ascension Smith
School board	Caddo Parish
Principal	Robert Middleton
Teaching staff	45.52 (FTE)
Grades	9–12
Enrollment	958 (2022–2023)
Student to teacher ratio	21.05
Color(s)	Red and Gold
Mascot	Mustang
Nickname	Mustangs
Website	www.caddomagnet.net

Caddo Parish Magnet High School (CMHS) is located in Shreveport, Louisiana, United States. Caddo Magnet was founded by its first principal, Ascension Smith. The school colors are gold and red, and the mascot is a Mustang. The current principal is Mr. Robert Middleton. The assistant principals include Dr. Cedric Ellis (attendance and discipline), Schannon Lanclos, and Amanda Dolph (both curriculum and instruction).

Academic Decathlon

Caddo Magnet won the Academic Decathlon contest for Louisiana each year from 1983 through 2011. This is the longest streak of any school in the nation, and the longest in the history of the competition.

Other awards

Students participating in varsity and lifetime sports have won district competitions and advanced to the state levels. During the 2007-2008 season of High School Varsity soccer, the Caddo Magnet boys won the State Championship and were ranked as high as #2 in the nation by NSCAA (National Soccer Coaches of America Association). The Caddo Magnet Quiz Bowl team is a nationally-ranked program and has finished in the top fifty nationally multiple times, especially in the 2020s. Players Johnny Zheng and Andrew Minagar have both placed in the top five nationally as individual players, each finishing as high as 2nd.

Admissions

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To be admitted to Caddo Magnet, students must:

Have a 2.5 grade point average at the time of application.
Have a score on the most recent school-administered nationally standardized test showing the reading level at the 50th percentile or better.
Have 95% or better school attendance.
Have maintained a good discipline record.
Express high motivation and interest toward excellence in the academics or the arts.
Have parental/guardian consent and support.
Have taken and passed the English/Language Arts and Math components of LEAP 21.

In order to remain in good standing at Caddo Magnet, students must:

Maintain a cumulative 2.5 grade point average.
Conform to behavior standards set by the Caddo Parish School Board and Caddo Magnet High School.

Clubs

Clubs and organizations include:

Chess Club
SAGA
Model UN
E-Sports
Cyber Patriot
Active Minds
Asian Studies Association
Astronomy Club
Band
Black Studies Association
Choir
Debate
Destination Imagination
National Honors Society
World Language Club
FCA
Quiz Bowl
Student Council
Guitar Club
Mock Trial
Greens Club
Pet Project
UNICEF
Drone Club
Harry Potter Club
Mu Alpha Theta
Project Talent
SLAM Club
Key Club
Creative Writing Club
Interact Club
Art Club
History Club
Electronic Club
4-H
Girl Up
Tri-M Music Honors Society
Robotics Team
Science Olympiad
Youth & Government
Armory Club
JROTC Rifle Team
Drama Club
Spread the Success
Rocketry
Engineering
In Stitches
French Honors Society
German Honors Society
Karaoke Club
Letters for Rose
Biology Olympiad
Ambassadors
JROTC Command
Ping Pong
Current Events Club
Sci-Fi Club

Athletics

Caddo Magnet High athletics competes in the LHSAA

Sports:
Archery
Cross Country/Track
Fencing
Golf
Gymnastics
Lacrosse—Men's
Soccer—Ladies'
Soccer—Men's
Softball
Swimming
Tennis
Volleyball
E-Sports
Powerlifting

Alumni

Alumnus	Class	Field	Remarks
Brady Blade	1983	Music	Prolific drummer with many bands. Recently on the David Letterman show.
Brian Blade	1988	Music	Grammy award-winning drummer. Played with Aretha Franklin for President Barack Obama for the White House Jazz Festival
Ronny Cates	1983	Music	Bassist for Petra
Cedric Glover	1983	Government	member of the Louisiana House of Representatives, representing District 4. He was earlier the two-term mayor of Shreveport, Louisiana, the first African-American to hold that position.
Tom Drummond	1987	Music	Bassist for Better Than Ezra
Kenny Wayne Shepherd	1995	Music	5 Grammy Award nominations
Henry Lin	2013	Science	Forbes 30 Under 30 Scientists