Serving 825 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Harriet Tubman Charter School 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 6% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 17% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% 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: 825 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 6% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Harriet Tubman Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Harriet Tubman Charter School's student population of 825 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
825 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Harriet Tubman Charter School 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 Harriet Tubman Charter School is 0.33, 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
#1108 out of 1237 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
17%
9%
Black
80%
42%
White
2%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
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 Harriet Tubman Charter School's ranking?
Harriet Tubman Charter School is ranked #1108 out of 1,237 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Harriet Tubman Charter School often compared to?
Harriet Tubman Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Foundation Preparatory Academy, Homer Plessy Community School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% LA state average), while 17% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% LA state average).
How many students attend Harriet Tubman Charter School?
825 students attend Harriet Tubman Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Harriet Tubman Charter School students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Harriet Tubman Charter School?
Harriet Tubman Charter School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Harriet Tubman Charter School offer ?
Harriet Tubman Charter School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Harriet Tubman Charter School part of?
Harriet Tubman Charter School is part of Harriet Tubman Charter School District.
School Reviews
5 7/28/2014
I love my school. They teachers really help me learn. Children feel safe when they are here at all time. We are provided with the best team of educators. And we are never just working all the time, we have enough free time each day. GO HT!!!!!
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