Serving 152 students in grades 9-13, Rooted School 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-13
- Enrollment: 152 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Graduation Rate: 60-69% (Btm 50% in LA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Rooted School's student population of 152 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-13
Total Students
152 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Rankings
Rooted School 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 Rooted School is 0.21, 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
#944 out of 1244 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
5%
11%
Black
89%
42%
White
4%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
60-69%
83%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)30.3%
21%
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
61%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rooted School's ranking?
Rooted School is ranked #944 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 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Rooted School?
The graduation rate of Rooted School is 60-69%, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 83%.
How many students attend Rooted School?
152 students attend Rooted School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Rooted School students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Rooted School?
Rooted School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does Rooted School offer ?
Rooted School offers enrollment in grades 9-13
What school district is Rooted School part of?
Rooted School is part of Rooted School District.
In what neighborhood is Rooted School located?
Rooted School is located in the Touro neighborhood of New Orleans, LA.
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