Serving 434 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Airline Park Academy For Advanced Studies ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 90-94% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90-94% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 434 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 1%)
- Attendance Zone: Airline Park Academy for Advanced Studies serves the northern part of Metairie, LA, covering an area of approximately 34.4 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 10-12 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 3.6 miles to the nearest zone edge and a maximum of 6.1 miles to the furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Airline Park Academy For Advanced Studies ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Airline Park Academy For Advanced Studies's student population of 434 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 88% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
434 students
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Airline Park Academy For Advanced Studies ranks within the top 1% of all 1,244 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Airline Park Academy For Advanced Studies is 0.66, which is more 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
#10 out of 1244 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
21%
2%
Hispanic
13%
11%
Black
10%
42%
White
52%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)2.5%
21%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
61%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Airline Park Academy For Advanced Studies's ranking?
Airline Park Academy For Advanced Studies is ranked #10 out of 1,244 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Airline Park Academy For Advanced Studies often compared to?
Airline Park Academy For Advanced Studiesis often viewed alongside schools like Metairie Academy For Advanced Studies by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
90-94% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 90-94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Airline Park Academy For Advanced Studies?
434 students attend Airline Park Academy For Advanced Studies.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Airline Park Academy For Advanced Studies students are White, 21% of students are Asian, 13% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Airline Park Academy For Advanced Studies?
Airline Park Academy For Advanced Studies has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does Airline Park Academy For Advanced Studies offer ?
Airline Park Academy For Advanced Studies offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Airline Park Academy For Advanced Studies part of?
Airline Park Academy For Advanced Studies is part of Jefferson Parish School District.
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