The Intercultural Charter School (Closed 2014)

Serving 385 students in grades Kindergarten-8, The Intercultural Charter 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 44% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 67%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 53% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 71%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.

School Overview

School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
385 students
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (LA)
(12-13)
44%
67%
(12-13)
53%
71%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
19%
2%
Hispanic
11%
11%
Black
70%
41%
White
n/a
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.47
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School District Name
RSD-Intercultural Charter School Board Inc. School District
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?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 67% LA state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 71% LA state average).
How many students attend The Intercultural Charter School?
385 students attend The Intercultural Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of The Intercultural Charter School students are Black, 19% of students are Asian, and 11% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of The Intercultural Charter School?
The Intercultural Charter School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does The Intercultural Charter School offer ?
The Intercultural Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is The Intercultural Charter School part of?
The Intercultural Charter School is part of RSD-Intercultural Charter School Board Inc. School District.

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