East Baton Rouge Laboratory Academy (Closed 2013)

East Baton Rouge Laboratory Academy serves 228 students in grades 8-12. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 60-69% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 71%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥90% (which was higher than the Louisiana state average of 71%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 98% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
Total Students
228 students
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (LA)
(11-12)
60-69%
71%
(11-12)
≥90%
71%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
1%
11%
Black
96%
41%
White
2%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.08
(11-12)
70-79%
76%
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
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?
60-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 71% LA state average), while ≥90% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 71% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of East Baton Rouge Laboratory Academy?
The graduation rate of East Baton Rouge Laboratory Academy is 70-79%, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 76%.
How many students attend East Baton Rouge Laboratory Academy?
228 students attend East Baton Rouge Laboratory Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of East Baton Rouge Laboratory Academy students are Black, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of East Baton Rouge Laboratory Academy?
East Baton Rouge Laboratory Academy has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does East Baton Rouge Laboratory Academy offer ?
East Baton Rouge Laboratory Academy offers enrollment in grades 8-12
What school district is East Baton Rouge Laboratory Academy part of?
East Baton Rouge Laboratory Academy is part of East Baton Rouge Parish School District.

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