Washington Academy Charter School (Closed 2020)

Serving 126 students in grades 8-12, Washington Academy 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 ≤10% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤10% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 was equal to the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 78% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).

School Overview

School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
Total Students
126 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (LA)
(18-19)
≤10%
64%
(18-19)
≤10%
70%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Hispanic
2%
11%
Black
73%
42%
White
22%
41%
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
78%
0.42
(18-19)
50-59%
81%
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
61%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
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?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% LA state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Washington Academy Charter School?
The graduation rate of Washington Academy Charter School is 50-59%, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 81%.
How many students attend Washington Academy Charter School?
126 students attend Washington Academy Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Washington Academy Charter School students are Black, 22% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Washington Academy Charter School?
Washington Academy Charter School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does Washington Academy Charter School offer ?
Washington Academy Charter School offers enrollment in grades 8-12
What school district is Washington Academy Charter School part of?
Washington Academy Charter School is part of Texarkana School District.

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