N anette McCann, principal of Baton Rouge Magnet High School (BRMHS), has dedicated over 40 years to public education, including more than 20 years as a principal. She began her career as an English teacher at Capitol High School before moving into administration at Baker and Tara High Schools. After her first decade at BRMHS, she served a four-year dual principalship at Liber- ty High School and BRMHS, helping reopen Liberty as a magnet school with STEM and dual enrollment programs. Under her leadership, BRMHS has earned national recognition, including National Blue Ribbon School and Na- tional Top Magnet School of Excellence honors, as well as consistent “Best High School” rankings by U.S. News & World Report. McCann was named 2010 Magnet Schools of America National Principal of the Year, 2013 Louisiana Principal of the Year, and 2026 Magnet Schools of America Region V Principal of the Year. In April, she will compete for National Principal of the Year for the second time. Baton Rouge Magnet High School Widely regarded as the flagship school of East Baton Rouge Parish, BRM- HS consistently produces the highest number of National Merit Scholars in Louisiana. McCann expanded the Advanced Placement program to over 30 courses and strengthened academic performance through literacy initiatives, contributing to a 2025 ACT composite score of 26.3. BRMHS also offers fine arts programs, a student-operated AM/ FM radio station, 90+ clubs, and cham- pionship-winning athletics. Beyond Traditional Academics Through strong partnerships, alumni engagement, and parent involvement, McCann continues to ensure BRMHS remains a cornerstone of academic excellence.
The Face of MAGNET EDUCATION Baton Rouge Magnet High School Nanette McCann, Principal PHOTO CREDIT: BUTTERFLIES OF HOPE PHOTOGRAPHY
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