Serving 424 students in grades 4-8, Kipp Central City Academy ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 64% (which was higher than the Louisiana state average of 63%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 77% (which was higher than the Louisiana state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was lower than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 4-8
Total Students
424 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)64%
63%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)77%
69%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
9%
Black
98%
42%
White
n/a
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
46%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
KIPP Central City Academy School District
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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?
64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 63% LA state average), while 77% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% LA state average).
How many students attend Kipp Central City Academy?
424 students attend Kipp Central City Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Kipp Central City Academy students are Black, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kipp Central City Academy?
Kipp Central City Academy has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Kipp Central City Academy offer ?
Kipp Central City Academy offers enrollment in grades 4-8
What school district is Kipp Central City Academy part of?
Kipp Central City Academy is part of KIPP Central City Academy School District.
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