Louisiana Virtual Charter Academy
Tel:
(225) 336-1410
Louisiana Virtual Charter Academy serves 1,908 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 64%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 70%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Louisiana Virtual Charter Academy placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 41:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 55% (majority Black).
School Overview
Louisiana Virtual Charter Academy's student population of 1,908 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
| School Type | Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-12 |
| Total Students | 1,908 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 46 teachers |
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School Comparison
Louisiana Virtual Charter Academy is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,277 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Louisiana Virtual Charter Academy is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (LA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1005 out of 1277 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 42% | 64% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60% | 70% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 41:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | 2% | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 7% |
| Black | 24% | 43% |
| White | 70% | 45% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 1% | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.46 | 0.61 |
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Graduation Rate | 35-39% | 82% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 64% | 52% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 10% | 2% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Louisiana Virtual Charter Academy School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, LA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Louisiana Virtual Charter Academy is Walter L. Cohen College Prep (0.4 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Renew Cultural Arts Academy At Live Oak Elementary School (0.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- New Orleans Renew Cultural Arts Academy At Live Oak Elementary School Charter School
Grades: PK-8 | 633 students
0.4 miles
3128 Constance Street
New Orleans, LA 70115
(504) 717-0128 0.4 PK-8 633 - New Orleans Walter L. Cohen College Prep Charter School
Grades: 7-12 | 417 students
0.4 miles
3520 Dryades Street
New Orleans, LA 70115
(504) 335-0400 0.4 7-12 417 - New Orleans Renew Accelerated High School Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 319 students
0.5 miles
3649 Laurel Street
New Orleans, LA 70115
(504) 875-4864 0.5 9-12 319 - New Orleans Lawrence D. Crocker College Prep Charter School
Grades: PK-8 | 507 students
0.7 miles
2301 Marengo Street
New Orleans, LA 70115
(504) 335-0404 0.7 PK-8 507 - New Orleans Sophie B. Wright Institute Of Academic Excellence Charter School
Grades: 6-12 | 508 students
0.7 miles
1426 Napoleon Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70115
(504) 304-3915 0.7 6-12 508
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