Langston Hughes Charter Academy

3519 Trafalgar Street
New Orleans, LA 70119
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 725 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Langston Hughes Charter Academy 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 11% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 18% (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: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 725 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50% in LA
  • : 11% (Btm 50%)
  • : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Langston Hughes Charter Academy's student population of 725 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
725 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
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School Rankings

Langston Hughes Charter Academy 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 Langston Hughes Charter Academy is 0.10, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (LA)
#1030 out of 1237 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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11%
29%
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18%
40%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
3%
9%
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Black
95%
42%
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White
1%
43%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.10
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
46%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Langston Hughes Charter Academy's ranking?
Langston Hughes Charter Academy is ranked #1030 out of 1,237 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% LA state average), while 18% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% LA state average).
How many students attend Langston Hughes Charter Academy?
725 students attend Langston Hughes Charter Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Langston Hughes Charter Academy students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Langston Hughes Charter Academy?
Langston Hughes Charter Academy has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Langston Hughes Charter Academy offer ?
Langston Hughes Charter Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Langston Hughes Charter Academy part of?
Langston Hughes Charter Academy is part of Langston Hughes Charter Academy School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 725 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 11% (Btm 50%)
  • : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

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