Early College Academy vs. Lafayette High School
Should I attend Early College Academy or Lafayette High 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
Early College Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
Lafayette High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
Serving 263 students in grades 9-12, Early College Academy 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 ≥95% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥95% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 33:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).
Serving 1,823 students in grades 9-12, Lafayette High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
263 students
1,823 students
% Male | % Female
33% | 67%
48% | 52%
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
77 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
33:1
24:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1 out of 1237 schools in LA
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
#175 out of 1237 schools in LA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
57%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
51%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
89%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
49
499
Grade 10 Students
71
468
Grade 11 Students
72
451
Grade 12 Students
71
405
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
7%
4%
% Hispanic
3%
10%
% Black
17%
38%
% White
68%
46%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
2%
Diversity Score
0.51
0.64
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
