Serving 374 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Southern University Laboratory Virtual School ranks in the top 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 is 20-24% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Louisiana state average of 40%).
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Online School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 374 students
- State Accredited: No
- Live Instruction: No
- Rolling Enrollment: No
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Graduation Rate: 50-59% (Btm 50% in LA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Southern University Laboratory Virtual School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
School Overview
Southern University Laboratory Virtual School's student population of 374 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
374 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Students by Grade
State Accredited Program
No
Personalized Content
No
Live Instruction
No
Rolling Enrollment
No
Flexible Class Schedule
No
Accelerated Offerings
No
Classes for Credit/Part Time Options
No
Dedicated College Counselor
No
Tutoring/Mentoring
No
Community Clubs/Activities Offered
No
School Rankings
Southern University Laboratory Virtual School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,237 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Southern University Laboratory Virtual School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#567 out of 1237 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
3%
9%
Black
51%
42%
White
36%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
50-59%
83%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Southern University Laboratory Virtual School's ranking?
Southern University Laboratory Virtual School is ranked #567 out of 1,237 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Southern University Laboratory Virtual School often compared to?
Southern University Laboratory Virtual Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like University View Inc. (Frm La Connections) by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% LA state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Southern University Laboratory Virtual School?
The graduation rate of Southern University Laboratory Virtual School is 50-59%, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 83%.
How many students attend Southern University Laboratory Virtual School?
374 students attend Southern University Laboratory Virtual School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Southern University Laboratory Virtual School students are Black, 36% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What grades does Southern University Laboratory Virtual School offer ?
Southern University Laboratory Virtual School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Southern University Laboratory Virtual School part of?
Southern University Laboratory Virtual School is part of Southern University Lab School District.
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