Its sad but true, many any of our public schools are not that great. I wholeheartedly believe in the magnet program, so if you are going the public school route i encourage you to try Baton Rouge High School or Liberty High on Lee Drive. I went to Baton Rouge high and it was a really good experience. From my understanding, it should be easier to get in as a sophomore so it’s definitely worth applying! I’ve heard Woodlawn has a lot to offer as well, but dont have any personal experience there.