Serving 474 students in grades 6-12, Sophie B. Wright Institute Of Academic Excellence 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 is 10-14% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 474 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: ≤5% (Btm 50% in LA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sophie B. Wright Institute Of Academic Excellence's student population of 474 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
474 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sophie B. Wright Institute Of Academic Excellence ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,237 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sophie B. Wright Institute Of Academic Excellence is 0.15, 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
#941 out of 1237 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
7%
9%
Black
92%
42%
White
1%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≤5%
83%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
46%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sophie B. Wright Institute Of Academic Excellence's ranking?
Sophie B. Wright Institute Of Academic Excellence is ranked #941 out of 1,237 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Sophie B. Wright Institute Of Academic Excellence often compared to?
Sophie B. Wright Institute Of Academic Excellenceis often viewed alongside schools like Samuel J. Green Charter School, Rosenwald Collegiate Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% LA state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sophie B. Wright Institute Of Academic Excellence?
The graduation rate of Sophie B. Wright Institute Of Academic Excellence is 5%, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 83%.
How many students attend Sophie B. Wright Institute Of Academic Excellence?
474 students attend Sophie B. Wright Institute Of Academic Excellence.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Sophie B. Wright Institute Of Academic Excellence students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sophie B. Wright Institute Of Academic Excellence?
Sophie B. Wright Institute Of Academic Excellence has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Sophie B. Wright Institute Of Academic Excellence offer ?
Sophie B. Wright Institute Of Academic Excellence offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Sophie B. Wright Institute Of Academic Excellence part of?
Sophie B. Wright Institute Of Academic Excellence is part of Sophie B. Wright Institute Of Academic Excellence School District.
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