Avoyelles Public Charter School
Tel:
(318)240-8285
- Avoyelles Public Charter School serves 734 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 96% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 64%) for the 2015-16 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 92% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 70%) for the 2015-16 school year.
- Avoyelles Public Charter School placed in the top 5% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2015-16 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
- Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 55%.
Top Placements
Avoyelles Public Charter School places among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
- Reading Language/Arts Proficiency Highest reading language/arts proficiency (Top 5%)
- Graduation Rate Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Avoyelles Public Charter School's student population of 734 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 48 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
| School Type | Charter School |
| Awards |  Blue Ribbon School (2016) |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-12 |
| Total Students | 734 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 48 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Avoyelles Public Charter School is ranked within the top 5% of all 1,277 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined Math and Reading proficiency testing data) for the 2015-16 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has decreased from 18:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Avoyelles Public Charter School is 0.46, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.36. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2015-2016 School Year Data | This School | State Level (LA) |
| Overall School Rank | #28 out of 1,277 schools (Top 5%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 96% | 64% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 92% | 70% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 |
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| American Indian | 2% | 1% |
| Asian | 2% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 6% |
| Black | 25% | 44% |
| White | 69% | 45% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.46 | 0.36 |
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| Graduation Rate | ≥90% | 79% |
 | ||
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 37% | 54% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 11% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Avoyelles Public Charter School District | |
Source: 2015-2016 (latest school year available) NCES, LA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Avoyelles Public Charter School is Marksville High School (3.7 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Marksville High School (3.7 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Marksville Elementary School (3.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Marksville Marksville Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 658 students
3.5 miles
430 West Waddil Street
Marksville, LA 71351
(318)253-7464 3.5 PK-6 658 - Marksville Marksville High School Grades: 7-12 | 894 students
3.7 miles
407 West Bon Tempt Street
Marksville, LA 71351
(318)253-9356 3.7 7-12 894 - Moreauville Avoyelles High School Grades: 7-12 | 690 students
5.5 miles
287 Main Street
Moreauville, LA 71355
(318)985-2361 5.5 7-12 690 - Cottonport Cottonport Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 472 students
6.8 miles
950 Lemoine Street
Cottonport, LA 71327
(318)876-3404 6.8 PK-6 472 - Cottonport Avoyelles Correctional Center Special Education School
Grades: 10-12 | 10 students
7.3 miles
1630 Prison Road
Cottonport, LA 71327
(318)876-2891 7.3 10-12 10
School Reviews
| 5 I LOVE CHS! I was one of the students in the first graduating class! Ms. Julie is an angel and i dont know where I would be in life right now without this amazing educational institution. CHS has prepared me to succeed in life and to make the right decision in attending college! - Posted by Student/Alumni - hjdjv |
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