Serving 174 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Northdale Superintendent's 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 174 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Graduation Rate: 21-39% (Btm 50% in LA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Northdale Superintendent's Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Northdale Superintendent's Academy's student population of 174 students has grown by 95% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 61% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
174 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Year Founded
1986
School Motto
A second chance at a dream once forgotten.
School Mascot
Mustangs
School Rankings
Northdale Superintendent's 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 Northdale Superintendent's Academy is 0.12, 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
#1235 out of 1244 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
11%
Black
94%
41%
White
3%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
21-39%
83%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Mustangs
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Northdale Superintendent's Academy's ranking?
Northdale Superintendent's Academy is ranked #1235 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?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Northdale Superintendent's Academy?
The graduation rate of Northdale Superintendent's Academy is 21-39%, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 83%.
How many students attend Northdale Superintendent's Academy?
174 students attend Northdale Superintendent's Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Northdale Superintendent's Academy students are Black, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Northdale Superintendent's Academy?
Northdale Superintendent's Academy has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Northdale Superintendent's Academy offer ?
Northdale Superintendent's Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Northdale Superintendent's Academy part of?
Northdale Superintendent's Academy is part of East Baton Rouge Parish School District.
In what neighborhood is Northdale Superintendent's Academy located?
Northdale Superintendent's Academy is located in the Park Forest And LA North neighborhood of Baton Rouge, LA. There are 10 other public schools located in Park Forest And LA North.
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