David Thibodaux STEM Magnet Academy

Summary:

David Thibodaux STEM Magnet Academy is a public high school in Lafayette, Louisiana that serves 1,366 students in grades 6-12. The school is part of the Lafayette Parish School District, which is ranked 27th out of 118 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

David Thibodaux STEM Magnet Academy consistently ranks among the top high schools in Louisiana, with a statewide ranking between 11th and 28th over the past several years. The school has maintained a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for most of the past decade, indicating exceptional academic achievement. Its students significantly outperform the Lafayette Parish and Louisiana averages on LEAP assessments across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, 92% of David Thibodaux students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 74% in Lafayette Parish and 70% statewide.

The school's strong academic performance is particularly noteworthy when compared to nearby schools. For instance, on the Algebra I end-of-course exam in 2024-2025, 93% of David Thibodaux students were proficient or better, compared to 60-67% at other high schools in the Lafayette Parish and St. Martin Parish districts. This highlights the benefits of the school's magnet program and its commitment to providing high-quality, equitable educational opportunities for all students.


Detail:

Public, Magnet 6-12

 805 Teurlings Drive
       Lafayette, LA  70501


(337) 262-5962

District: Lafayette Parish

SchoolDigger Rank:
11th of 329 Louisiana High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,498 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  20.4 Help
Number of students:  1,366

Racial breakdown:

White:
53.6%
African American:
35.4%
Hispanic:
4.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  41.7% Help


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Compare Details David Thibodaux STEM Magnet Academy ranks better than 96.6% of middle schools in Louisiana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2025 the calculated Average Standard Score was 92.9. (See more...)
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Compare Details David Thibodaux STEM Magnet Academy ranks better than 96.7% of high schools in Louisiana. It also ranks 2nd among 9 ranked high schools in the Lafayette Parish School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2025 the calculated Average Standard Score was 92.28. (See more...)
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Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (53.6%), African American (35.4%), Hispanic (4.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 41.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at David Thibodaux STEM Magnet Academy is 20.4. 7 high schools in the Lafayette Parish School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare David Thibodaux STEM Magnet Academy employs 66.9 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at David Thibodaux STEM Magnet Academy is $9,498. 7 high schools in the Lafayette Parish School District spend more per student. (See more...)
Schooldigger 2025 Rankings:

David Thibodaux STEM Magnet Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks David Thibodaux STEM Magnet Academy 15th of 447 Louisiana public middle schools. (See David Thibodaux STEM Magnet Academy in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks David Thibodaux STEM Magnet Academy 11th of 329 Louisiana public high schools. (See David Thibodaux STEM Magnet Academy in the ranking list.)

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Lafayette Parish:

SchoolDigger ranks Lafayette Parish 27th of 118 Louisiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for David Thibodaux STEM Magnet Academy

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Rank History for all middle school students at David Thibodaux STEM Magnet Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2013 56.68 202nd 457 55.8%
2014 76.17 99th 470 78.9%
2015 80.09 73rd 482 84.9%
2016 82.40 62nd 435 85.7%
2017 77.73 88th 437 79.9%
2018 77.31 62nd 411 84.9%
2019 85.11 50th 449 88.9%
2021 88.66 33rd 459 92.8%
2022 89.02 33rd 460 92.8%
2023 90.60 30th 465 93.5%
2024 91.55 22nd 449 95.1%
2025 92.90 15th 447 96.6%
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Rank History for middle school Multi-racial students at David Thibodaux STEM Magnet Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 87.42 7th 63 88.9%
2024 85.08 5th 39 87.2%
2025 87.09 5th 41 87.8%
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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at David Thibodaux STEM Magnet Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 98.70 1st 206 99.5%
2024 85.53 9th 175 94.9%
2025 95.40 2nd 168 98.8%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at David Thibodaux STEM Magnet Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.06 50th 403 87.6%
2019 80.05 70th 430 83.7%
2021 86.06 43rd 455 90.5%
2022 85.45 45th 458 90.2%
2023 88.83 33rd 459 92.8%
2024 91.40 25th 444 94.4%
2025 93.38 15th 437 96.6%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at David Thibodaux STEM Magnet Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 79.63 77th 418 81.6%
2021 85.59 44th 441 90.0%
2022 84.60 45th 441 89.8%
2023 85.96 42nd 444 90.5%
2024 89.65 30th 415 92.8%
2025 90.23 15th 415 96.4%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at David Thibodaux STEM Magnet Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 87.49 36th 418 91.4%
2021 87.57 36th 442 91.9%
2022 89.73 27th 442 93.9%
2023 91.38 21st 443 95.3%
2024 92.07 17th 426 96.0%
2025 94.12 7th 414 98.3%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at David Thibodaux STEM Magnet Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 87.81 29th 313 90.7%
2019 84.45 38th 338 88.8%
2021 92.70 18th 352 94.9%
2022 89.45 29th 360 91.9%
2023 92.51 17th 360 95.3%
2024 95.38 12th 333 96.4%
2025 95.85 11th 344 96.8%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at David Thibodaux STEM Magnet Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 85.68 15th 163 90.8%
2023 77.81 20th 163 87.7%
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Rank History for middle school White students at David Thibodaux STEM Magnet Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.78 58th 338 82.8%
2019 76.60 63rd 350 82.0%
2021 82.07 47th 358 86.9%
2022 88.43 26th 362 92.8%
2023 84.05 35th 352 90.1%
2024 85.09 23rd 320 92.8%
2025 88.06 15th 316 95.3%
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Data source: test scores: Louisiana Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for David Thibodaux STEM Magnet Academy

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Rank History for all high school students at David Thibodaux STEM Magnet Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2012 69.62 90th 310 71.0%
2013 54.82 167th 312 46.5%
2014 71.08 67th 309 78.3%
2015 73.39 49th 312 84.3%
2016 82.86 14th 297 95.3%
2017 82.03 15th 297 94.9%
2018 80.50 21st 302 93.0%
2019 84.97 23rd 313 92.7%
2021 80.44 40th 322 87.6%
2022 87.91 17th 326 94.8%
2023 84.16 28th 321 91.3%
2024 89.09 14th 333 95.8%
2025 92.28 11th 329 96.7%
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Rank History for high school Multi-racial students at David Thibodaux STEM Magnet Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 90.06 3rd 63 95.2%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at David Thibodaux STEM Magnet Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 82.23 31st 301 89.7%
2021 74.81 49th 285 82.8%
2022 88.41 12th 322 96.3%
2023 78.69 33rd 321 89.7%
2024 90.44 15th 328 95.4%
2025 92.28 11th 323 96.6%
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Rank History for high school Female students at David Thibodaux STEM Magnet Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 83.47 29th 292 90.1%
2021 76.39 49th 288 83.0%
2022 81.28 39th 311 87.5%
2023 81.39 34th 308 89.0%
2024 88.67 16th 308 94.8%
2025 89.84 11th 308 96.4%
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Rank History for high school Male students at David Thibodaux STEM Magnet Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 87.79 19th 291 93.5%
2021 89.88 13th 292 95.5%
2022 87.51 14th 301 95.3%
2023 84.42 26th 306 91.5%
2024 87.78 17th 315 94.6%
2025 94.01 7th 313 97.8%
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Rank History for high school African American students at David Thibodaux STEM Magnet Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 84.90 15th 233 93.6%
2021 83.67 20th 243 91.8%
2022 89.74 16th 256 93.8%
2023 86.20 20th 252 92.1%
2024 94.03 12th 260 95.4%
2025 95.47 9th 256 96.5%
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Rank History for high school Hispanic students at David Thibodaux STEM Magnet Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 91.42 6th 103 94.2%
2023 92.25 8th 107 92.5%
2024 91.60 10th 113 91.2%
2025 95.02 7th 120 94.2%
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Rank History for high school White students at David Thibodaux STEM Magnet Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 83.56 15th 249 94.0%
2021 84.03 15th 245 93.9%
2022 84.31 17th 250 93.2%
2023 78.07 37th 249 85.1%
2024 82.37 22nd 248 91.1%
2025 92.38 10th 245 95.9%
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Data source: test scores: Louisiana Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for David Thibodaux STEM Magnet Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2011 29 14 0 2 1 0 0 0 46
2012 190 233 4 17 3 0 0 0 447
2013 236 291 7 14 3 0 0 0 551
2014 338 292 9 15 2 0 3 0 659
2015 409 297 15 16 0 0 9 0 746
2016 503 336 17 21 0 0 13 0 890
2017 598 368 19 30 1 1 13 0 1030
2018 685 398 25 41 4 1 13 0 1167
2019 723 431 32 48 3 1 13 0 1251
2020 763 463 33 50 1 1 19 0 1330
2021 760 493 30 51 2 1 27 0 1364
2022 741 529 36 56 1 0 29 0 1392
2023 742 506 42 58 1 0 39 0 1388
2024 732 484 40 59 1 0 50 0 1366

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at David Thibodaux STEM Magnet Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2011 46 7.0 6.5 50
2012 447 31.0 14.4 73.6
2013 551 36.0 15.3 67.3
2014 659 39.0 16.8 57.1
2015 746 45.0 16.5 49.1
2016 890 44.0 20.2 48.9
2017 1030 47.0 21.8 50.4
2018 1167 54.0 21.6 41.3
2019 1251 55.0 22.7 37.6
2020 1330 57.0 23.3 37.7
2021 1364 58.0 23.5 55
2022 1392 58.0 24.0 30.4
2023 1388 65.6 21.1 50.6
2024 1366 66.9 20.4 41.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio David Thibodaux STEM Magnet Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2011 46 7.0 6.5 50
2012 447 31.0 14.4 73.6
2013 551 36.0 15.3 67.3
2014 659 39.0 16.8 57.1
2015 746 45.0 16.5 49.1
2016 890 44.0 20.2 48.9
2017 1030 47.0 21.8 50.4
2018 1167 54.0 21.6 41.3
2019 1251 55.0 22.7 37.6
2020 1330 57.0 23.3 37.7
2021 1364 58.0 23.5 55
2022 1392 58.0 24.0 30.4
2023 1388 65.6 21.1 50.6
2024 1366 66.9 20.4 41.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for David Thibodaux STEM Magnet Academy

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2017 $8,012
2018 $8,114
2019 $8,034
2020 $8,218
2021 $9,153
2022 $9,498

Data source: Louisiana Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on David Thibodaux STEM Magnet Academy

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 50th of 449 Middle schoolsRanks 30th of 465 Middle schools
 4.7%
Ranks 23rd of 313 High schoolsRanks 28th of 321 High schools
 1.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (David Thibodaux STEM Magnet Academy)8292
 10%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Lafayette Parish)6571
 6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Louisiana)6768
 1%
6th Grade Social Studies (David Thibodaux STEM Magnet Academy)5674
 18%
   6th Grade Social Studies (Lafayette Parish)4849
 1%
   6th Grade Social Studies (Louisiana)5142
 9%
7th Grade Mathematics (David Thibodaux STEM Magnet Academy)9385
 8%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Lafayette Parish)6769
 2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Louisiana)6158
 3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (David Thibodaux STEM Magnet Academy)9281
 11%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Lafayette Parish)7071
 1%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Louisiana)7267
 5%
7th Grade Social Studies (David Thibodaux STEM Magnet Academy)7970
 9%
   7th Grade Social Studies (Lafayette Parish)5653
 3%
   7th Grade Social Studies (Louisiana)5552
 3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (David Thibodaux STEM Magnet Academy)9094
 4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Lafayette Parish)6676
 10%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Louisiana)7170
 1%
8th Grade Social Studies (David Thibodaux STEM Magnet Academy)8879
 9%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Lafayette Parish)6358
 5%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Louisiana)6453
 11%
End of Course Algebra I (David Thibodaux STEM Magnet Academy)9492
 2%
   End of Course Algebra I (Lafayette Parish)7074
 4%
   End of Course Algebra I (Louisiana)6764
 3%
End of Course Geometry (David Thibodaux STEM Magnet Academy)8585
   End of Course Geometry (Lafayette Parish)8083
 3%
   End of Course Geometry (Louisiana)6861
 7%
End of Course English II (David Thibodaux STEM Magnet Academy)8580
 5%
   End of Course English II (Lafayette Parish)6970
 1%
   End of Course English II (Louisiana)6967
 2%
End of Course U.S. History (David Thibodaux STEM Magnet Academy)8771
 16%
   End of Course U.S. History (Lafayette Parish)6359
 4%
   End of Course U.S. History (Louisiana)5954
 5%
End of Course English I (David Thibodaux STEM Magnet Academy)8384
 1%
   End of Course English I (Lafayette Parish)6772
 5%
   End of Course English I (Louisiana)7167
 4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students12511388
 11%
African American431506
 17.4%
American Indian31
 66.7%
Asian3242
 31.3%
Hispanic4858
 20.8%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White723742
 2.6%
Two or More Races1339
 200%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients37.6%50.6%
 13.1%


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Students at David Thibodaux STEM Magnet Academy are 54% White, 35% African American, 4% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

Yes! David Thibodaux STEM Magnet Academy is one of the best high schools in the state. It ranks 11th of 329 Louisiana high schools.

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,366 students attended David Thibodaux STEM Magnet Academy.


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