Serving 630 students in grades 9-12, Livingston Collegiate 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (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.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 630 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 75-79% (Btm 50% in LA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Livingston Collegiate Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Livingston Collegiate Academy's student population of 630 students has grown by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 39% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
630 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
School Rankings
Livingston Collegiate Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,251 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Livingston Collegiate Academy is 0.34, 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
#928 out of 1251 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
19%
11%
Black
79%
41%
White
1%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
75-79%
83%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
57%
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 Livingston Collegiate Academy's ranking?
Livingston Collegiate Academy is ranked #928 out of 1,251 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?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Livingston Collegiate Academy?
The graduation rate of Livingston Collegiate Academy is 75-79%, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 83%.
How many students attend Livingston Collegiate Academy?
630 students attend Livingston Collegiate Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Livingston Collegiate Academy students are Black, 19% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Livingston Collegiate Academy?
Livingston Collegiate Academy has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Livingston Collegiate Academy offer ?
Livingston Collegiate Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Livingston Collegiate Academy part of?
Livingston Collegiate Academy is part of Livingston Collegiate Academy School District.
In what neighborhood is Livingston Collegiate Academy located?
Livingston Collegiate Academy is located in the New Orleans East Area neighborhood of New Orleans, LA. There are 12 other public schools located in New Orleans East Area.
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