Serving 168 students in grades 2-12, Academic Recovery Ombudsman 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 2-12
- Enrollment: 168 students
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Graduation Rate: 10-14% (Btm 50% in LA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: The Academic Recovery Ombudsman serves the entire district of Shreveport, LA, encompassing an attendance area of approximately 936.6 square miles, with most families typically driving 20 to 30 minutes to reach the school, and the furthest edge located about 38.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Academic Recovery Ombudsman's student population of 168 students has grown by 158% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has grown by 200% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 2-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
168 students
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Academic Recovery Ombudsman ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,244 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Academic Recovery Ombudsman is 0.28, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1184 out of 1244 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
5%
11%
Black
84%
42%
White
10%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
10-14%
83%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)100%
21%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
61%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
2%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Academic Recovery Ombudsman's ranking?
Academic Recovery Ombudsman is ranked #1184 out of 1,244 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?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Academic Recovery Ombudsman?
The graduation rate of Academic Recovery Ombudsman is 10-14%, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 83%.
How many students attend Academic Recovery Ombudsman?
168 students attend Academic Recovery Ombudsman.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Academic Recovery Ombudsman students are Black, 10% of students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Academic Recovery Ombudsman offer ?
Academic Recovery Ombudsman offers enrollment in grades 2-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Academic Recovery Ombudsman part of?
Academic Recovery Ombudsman is part of Caddo Parish School District.
In what neighborhood is Academic Recovery Ombudsman located?
Academic Recovery Ombudsman is located in the Allendale Lakeside neighborhood of Shreveport, LA. There are 2 other public schools located in Allendale Lakeside.
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