Serving 628 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Andrew H. Wilson Charter School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 26% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 61%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 46% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
628 students
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)26%
61%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)46%
70%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
13%
9%
Black
86%
42%
White
1%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
3%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 61% LA state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% LA state average).
How many students attend Andrew H. Wilson Charter School?
628 students attend Andrew H. Wilson Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Andrew H. Wilson Charter School students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Andrew H. Wilson Charter School?
Andrew H. Wilson Charter School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Andrew H. Wilson Charter School offer ?
Andrew H. Wilson Charter School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Andrew H. Wilson Charter School part of?
Andrew H. Wilson Charter School is part of Orleans Parish School District.
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