Serving 333 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Js Clark Leadership Academy 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 333 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 30% in LA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Js Clark Leadership Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Js Clark Leadership Academy's student population of 333 students has grown by 43% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 75% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
333 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
School Calendar
First Day of School
Mon. Aug 25, 2025
School Rankings
Js Clark Leadership Academy 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 Js Clark Leadership Academy 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
#852 out of 1244 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
11%
Black
99%
41%
White
n/a
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
83%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Js Clark Leadership Academy's ranking?
Js Clark Leadership Academy is ranked #852 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?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Js Clark Leadership Academy?
The graduation rate of Js Clark Leadership Academy is 90%, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 83%.
How many students attend Js Clark Leadership Academy?
333 students attend Js Clark Leadership Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Js Clark Leadership Academy students are Black, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Js Clark Leadership Academy?
Js Clark Leadership Academy has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Js Clark Leadership Academy offer ?
Js Clark Leadership Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Js Clark Leadership Academy part of?
Js Clark Leadership Academy is part of Js Clark Leadership Academy School District.
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