Desoto Career Academy (Closed 2012)

School Overview

School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students (09-10)
44 students
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (LA)
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
(09-10)
n/a
1%
Asian
(09-10)
n/a
2%
Hispanic
(09-10)
n/a
3%
Black
(09-10)
82%
46%
White
(09-10)
18%
48%
Hawaiian
(09-10)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(09-10)
n/a
n/a
n/a
(10-11)
≤20%
76%
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
84%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
2%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the graduation rate of Desoto Career Academy?
The graduation rate of Desoto Career Academy is 20%, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 76%.
How many students attend Desoto Career Academy?
44 students attend Desoto Career Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Desoto Career Academy students are Black, and 18% of students are White.
What grades does Desoto Career Academy offer ?
Desoto Career Academy offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Desoto Career Academy part of?
Desoto Career Academy is part of Desoto Parish School District.

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