Serving 280 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 280 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Graduation Rate: ≤10% (Btm 50% in LA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 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
School Overview
Js Clark Leadership Academy's student population of 280 students has grown by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
280 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Js Clark Leadership Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,237 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 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#757 out of 1237 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
9%
Black
99%
42%
White
n/a
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≤10%
83%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Js Clark Leadership Academy's ranking?
Js Clark Leadership Academy is ranked #757 out of 1,237 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?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% LA state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Js Clark Leadership Academy?
The graduation rate of Js Clark Leadership Academy is 10%, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 83%.
How many students attend Js Clark Leadership Academy?
280 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 American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Js Clark Leadership Academy?
Js Clark Leadership Academy has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Js Clark Leadership Academy offer ?
Js Clark Leadership Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
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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