Caddo Magnet High School

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 Kerri Miles (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).

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.

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