Benjamin Franklin High School vs. Lusher Charter School
Should I attend Benjamin Franklin High School or Lusher Charter School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Benjamin Franklin High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
Lusher Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
Overview
Serving 1,008 students in grades 9-12, Benjamin Franklin High School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 91% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 98% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).
Serving 1,917 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Lusher Charter School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 89% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
Yes
Grades Offered
9-12
K-12
Total Students
1,008 students
1,917 students
% Male | % Female
41% | 59%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
95 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
20:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#4 out of 1237 schools in LA
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
#16 out of 1237 schools in LA
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
91%
80%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
98%
89%
Graduation Rate
97%
≥95%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
-
115
Grade 1 Students
-
111
Grade 2 Students
-
120
Grade 3 Students
-
104
Grade 4 Students
-
127
Grade 5 Students
-
130
Grade 6 Students
-
148
Grade 7 Students
-
156
Grade 8 Students
-
190
Grade 9 Students
231
185
Grade 10 Students
284
184
Grade 11 Students
255
176
Grade 12 Students
238
171
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
n/a
% Asian
20%
4%
% Hispanic
9%
9%
% Black
30%
20%
% White
35%
59%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
8%
Diversity Score
0.74
0.60
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
8%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
