Serving 859 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Belle Chasse Academy ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% 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-8
- Enrollment: 859 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 58% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 72% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Belle Chasse Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Belle Chasse Academy's student population of 859 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
859 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Belle Chasse Academy 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 Belle Chasse Academy is 0.74, which is more 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
#54 out of 1237 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
17%
9%
Black
32%
42%
White
35%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Belle Chasse Academy's ranking?
Belle Chasse Academy is ranked #54 out of 1,237 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Belle Chasse Academy often compared to?
Belle Chasse Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Belle Chasse Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
58% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% LA state average), while 72% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% LA state average).
How many students attend Belle Chasse Academy?
859 students attend Belle Chasse Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Belle Chasse Academy students are White, 32% of students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Belle Chasse Academy?
Belle Chasse Academy has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Belle Chasse Academy offer ?
Belle Chasse Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Belle Chasse Academy part of?
Belle Chasse Academy is part of Belle Chasse Academy School District.
School Reviews
5 12/16/2019
Awesome school. Thank you to the principal for everything.
1 8/26/2019
Make sure you ask your child what happened before you assume anything that anyone from Belle chasse academy says is true. Review all work, read through the cumulative records and have a witness with you at any meetings you have with that school. Keep documentation!
2 8/18/2009
There are very few reasons to send your child to this school. The staff takes center stage here, not your child's education or well being.
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