Serving 819 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, South Baton Rouge Charter Academy 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 9% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 34:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% 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: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 819 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 34:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
South Baton Rouge Charter Academy's student population of 819 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 33% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
819 students
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
School Rankings
South Baton Rouge Charter Academy 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 South Baton Rouge Charter Academy is 0.51, 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
#1082 out of 1244 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
34:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
27%
11%
Black
65%
42%
White
6%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)31.1%
21%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
61%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is South Baton Rouge Charter Academy's ranking?
South Baton Rouge Charter Academy is ranked #1082 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?
9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend South Baton Rouge Charter Academy?
819 students attend South Baton Rouge Charter Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of South Baton Rouge Charter Academy students are Black, 27% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of South Baton Rouge Charter Academy?
South Baton Rouge Charter Academy has a student ration of 34:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does South Baton Rouge Charter Academy offer ?
South Baton Rouge Charter Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is South Baton Rouge Charter Academy part of?
South Baton Rouge Charter Academy is part of East Baton Rouge Parish School District.
In what neighborhood is South Baton Rouge Charter Academy located?
South Baton Rouge Charter Academy is located in the South Baton Rouge neighborhood of Baton Rouge, LA. There are 3 other public schools located in South Baton Rouge.
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