Magnet Schools of America recently named Baton Rouge Magnet High School Principal Nanette McCann the 2026 Region V Principal of the Year, honoring her leadership throughout a seven-state area. The school also earned a place on the 2025 AP School Honor Roll for successfully expanding access to college-level coursework and supporting high student achievement on Advanced Placement exams. Through the QuestBridge National College Match program, several seniors have also been awarded full four-year scholarships to prestigious universities.

Q1. What big step forward in administration just happened?

Ans. The principal of Baton Rouge Magnet High School was recently named the Magnet Schools of America Region V Principal of the Year for 2026.

Q2. Is the school known for how well it does in Advanced Placement?

Ans. The school made the 2025 AP School Honor Roll for giving its students great access to college-level classes.

Q3. Can students in school take the SAT and ACT?

Ans. Baton Rouge Magnet High School is a common place for both the SAT and ACT to be given so that students can get into college.

Q4. Have students at the school recently won any big scholarships?

Ans. Recently, several seniors were named QuestBridge Scholars, which means they will get full-ride scholarships to top national universities.

Q5. What new programs help students do well in school?

Ans. New peer-mentoring programs help students deal with tough classes and work together on hard research projects.