Sherrouse Academic Center (Closed 2009)
- Sherrouse Academic Center served 70 students in grades 6-8.
- The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Louisiana state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Louisiana state average of 55%.
School Overview
| School Type | Alternative school |
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 70 students |
 | |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 6 teachers |
 | |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
| Definition of Terms 2008-2009 School Year Data | This School | State Level (LA) |
| Overall School Rank | -- | |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 |
 | ||
| Hispanic | n/a | 6% |
| Black | 99% | 44% |
| White | 1% | 45% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.02 | 0.61 |
 | ||
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 92% | 60% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 3% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | City of Monroe School District | |
Source: 2008-2009 (latest school year available) NCES, LA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Sherrouse Academic Center is Sherrouse School (0.1 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Sherrouse School (0.1 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Sherrouse School (0.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Monroe Sherrouse School Grades: K-12 | 50 students
0.1 miles
300 Sherrouse Avenue
Monroe, LA 71203
(318)343-3258 0.1 K-12 50 - Monroe Lincoln Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 366 students
0.8 miles
4200 Elm Street
Monroe, LA 71203
(318)322-9533 0.8 PK-6 366 - Monroe Ouachita Junior High School Grades: 6-8 | 938 students
0.9 miles
5500 Blanks Street
Monroe, LA 71203
(318)345-5100 0.9 6-8 938 - Monroe Vision Academy Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 180 students
1.0 miles
4108 Harvey St.
Monroe, LA 71203
(318)651-3984 1.0 9-12 180 - Monroe Carroll High School Grades: 9-12 | 533 students
1.1 miles
2939 Renwick Street
Monroe, LA 71201
(318)387-8441 1.1 9-12 533
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