Young Audiences Charter School

1407 Virgil Street
New Orleans, LA 70113
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 1,178 students in grades Prekindergarten-9, Young Audiences 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 11% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (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 80% 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-9
  • Enrollment: 1,178 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 80%
  • : Bottom 50% in LA
  • : 11% (Btm 50%)
  • : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Young Audiences Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:

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School Overview

Young Audiences Charter School's student population of 1,178 students has grown by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-9
Total Students
1,178 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
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School Rankings

Young Audiences 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 Young Audiences Charter School is 0.56, 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)
#966 out of 1237 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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11%
29%
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26%
40%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
14%
9%
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Black
62%
42%
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White
20%
43%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.56
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
46%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
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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 Young Audiences Charter School's ranking?
Young Audiences Charter School is ranked #966 out of 1,237 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Young Audiences Charter School often compared to?
Young Audiences Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Youth Study Center, Yacs At Lawrence D. Crocker by visitors of our site.
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 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% LA state average).
How many students attend Young Audiences Charter School?
1,178 students attend Young Audiences Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Young Audiences Charter School students are Black, 20% of students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Young Audiences Charter School?
Young Audiences Charter School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Young Audiences Charter School offer ?
Young Audiences Charter School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-9
What school district is Young Audiences Charter School part of?
Young Audiences Charter School is part of Jefferson Parish School District.

School Reviews

3   6/8/2021
Best ever they help your kids 1 on 1 and make them better kids overall. They also have very good sports programs.
- Posted by Parent - khale
1   3/24/2020
So unorganized and not clean at all. Teachers and staff are very unprofessional. I would give it no stars.
- Posted by Parent - Sad parent

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-9
  • Enrollment: 1,178 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 80%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 11% (Btm 50%)
  • : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

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