Serving 840 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 5% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 16% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 840 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
South Baton Rouge Charter Academy's student population of 840 students has grown by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has grown by 27% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
840 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
South Baton Rouge Charter Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,237 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of South Baton Rouge Charter Academy is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1166 out of 1237 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
5%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
31%
9%
Black
58%
42%
White
9%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
46%
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 #1166 out of 1,237 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?
5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% LA state average), while 16% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% LA state average).
How many students attend South Baton Rouge Charter Academy?
840 students attend South Baton Rouge Charter Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of South Baton Rouge Charter Academy students are Black, 31% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% 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 18:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does South Baton Rouge Charter Academy offer ?
South Baton Rouge Charter Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
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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