Serving 2,180 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Louisiana Virtual Charter 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 was 20% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 35% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 was higher than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 50% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(Exclusively virtual)
(Exclusively virtual)
Total Students
2,180 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
97 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#803 out of 1244 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
4%
11%
Black
38%
41%
White
50%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
70-74%
83%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Louisiana Virtual Charter Academy School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Louisiana Virtual Charter Academy's ranking?
Louisiana Virtual Charter Academy is ranked #803 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?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Louisiana Virtual Charter Academy?
The graduation rate of Louisiana Virtual Charter Academy is 70-74%, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 83%.
How many students attend Louisiana Virtual Charter Academy?
2,180 students attend Louisiana Virtual Charter Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Louisiana Virtual Charter Academy students are White, 38% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Louisiana Virtual Charter Academy?
Louisiana Virtual Charter Academy has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Louisiana Virtual Charter Academy offer ?
Louisiana Virtual Charter Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (Exclusively virtual).
What school district is Louisiana Virtual Charter Academy part of?
Louisiana Virtual Charter Academy is part of Louisiana Virtual Charter Academy School District.
In what neighborhood is Louisiana Virtual Charter Academy located?
Louisiana Virtual Charter Academy is located in the Mid City South neighborhood of Baton Rouge, LA. There are 10 other public schools located in Mid City South.
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