Serving 251 students in grades 9-12, Sojourner Truth 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 was 50-59% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 71%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-69% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 71%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was lower 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 9-12
Total Students
251 students
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)50-59%
71%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)60-69%
71%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
9%
Black
97%
42%
White
1%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(11-12)60-69%
76%
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
RSD-Sojourner Truth Academy Inc. School District
Source: 2012-2013 (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?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 71% LA state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 71% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sojourner Truth Academy?
The graduation rate of Sojourner Truth Academy is 60-69%, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 76%.
How many students attend Sojourner Truth Academy?
251 students attend Sojourner Truth Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Sojourner Truth Academy students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sojourner Truth Academy?
Sojourner Truth Academy has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Sojourner Truth Academy offer ?
Sojourner Truth Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Sojourner Truth Academy part of?
Sojourner Truth Academy is part of RSD-Sojourner Truth Academy Inc. School District.
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