Serving 290 students in grades 6-8, Community School For Apprenticeship Learning 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 12% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 290 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Community School For Apprenticeship Learning's student population of 290 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 19% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
290 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Calendar
Campus Size
20 acres
School Rankings
Community School For Apprenticeship Learning 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 Community School For Apprenticeship Learning is 0.02, 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
#935 out of 1244 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
11%
Black
99%
42%
White
1%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)10.7%
21%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
61%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Community School For Apprenticeship Learning's ranking?
Community School For Apprenticeship Learning is ranked #935 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?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Community School For Apprenticeship Learning?
290 students attend Community School For Apprenticeship Learning.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Community School For Apprenticeship Learning students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Community School For Apprenticeship Learning?
Community School For Apprenticeship Learning has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does Community School For Apprenticeship Learning offer ?
Community School For Apprenticeship Learning offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Community School For Apprenticeship Learning part of?
Community School For Apprenticeship Learning is part of East Baton Rouge Parish School District.
In what neighborhood is Community School For Apprenticeship Learning located?
Community School For Apprenticeship Learning is located in the Mid City North neighborhood of Baton Rouge, LA. There are 13 other public schools located in Mid City North.
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