Serving 184 students in grades 9-12, 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 was 50-59% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 50-59% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was equal to the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 95% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
184 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)50-59%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)50-59%
70%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
11%
11%
Black
83%
41%
White
5%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(20-21)70-79%
83%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
57%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% LA state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Rooted School?
The graduation rate of Rooted School is 70-79%, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 83%.
How many students attend Rooted School?
184 students attend Rooted School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Rooted School students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rooted School?
Rooted School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Rooted School offer ?
Rooted School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Rooted School part of?
Rooted School is part of Orleans Parish School District.
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