Serving 1,917 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Lusher Charter School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 89% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 1,917 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in LA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 80% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 89% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lusher Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
Lusher Charter School's student population of 1,917 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 95 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
1,917 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
95 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lusher Charter School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,237 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lusher Charter School is 0.60, 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
#16 out of 1237 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
89%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
2%
Hispanic
9%
9%
Black
20%
42%
White
59%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
83%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
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 Lusher Charter School's ranking?
Lusher Charter School is ranked #16 out of 1,237 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Lusher Charter School often compared to?
Lusher Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Benjamin Franklin High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% LA state average), while 89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lusher Charter School?
The graduation rate of Lusher Charter School is 95%, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 83%.
How many students attend Lusher Charter School?
1,917 students attend Lusher Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Lusher Charter School students are White, 20% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lusher Charter School?
Lusher Charter School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Lusher Charter School offer ?
Lusher Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Lusher Charter School part of?
Lusher Charter School is part of Lusher Charter School District.
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