Capitol Pre-college Academy For Boys (Closed 2012)

1000 North 23rd St
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Capitol Pre-college Academy For Boys serves 154 students in grades 9-12. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 21-39% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 66%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 21-39% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 67%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
154 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (LA)
(10-11)
21-39%
66%
(10-11)
21-39%
67%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
11%
Black
100%
41%
White
n/a
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.00
(10-11)
30-39%
76%
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 66% LA state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 67% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Capitol Pre-college Academy For Boys?
The graduation rate of Capitol Pre-college Academy For Boys is 30-39%, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 76%.
How many students attend Capitol Pre-college Academy For Boys?
154 students attend Capitol Pre-college Academy For Boys.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Capitol Pre-college Academy For Boys students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Capitol Pre-college Academy For Boys?
Capitol Pre-college Academy For Boys has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Capitol Pre-college Academy For Boys offer ?
Capitol Pre-college Academy For Boys offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Capitol Pre-college Academy For Boys part of?
Capitol Pre-college Academy For Boys is part of East Baton Rouge Parish School District.

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