Williams Scholar Academy (Closed 2023)

Serving 12 students in grades 6-12, Williams Scholar 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 was 15-19% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-34% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 3:1 was lower than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.

School Overview

School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
12 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (LA)
(21-22)
15-19%
32%
30-34%
42%
≤5%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
3:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
11%
Black
100%
41%
White
n/a
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.00
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
5%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Williams Scholar Academy 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?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Williams Scholar Academy?
12 students attend Williams Scholar Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Williams Scholar Academy students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Williams Scholar Academy?
Williams Scholar Academy has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Williams Scholar Academy offer ?
Williams Scholar Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Williams Scholar Academy part of?
Williams Scholar Academy is part of Williams Scholar Academy Inc. School District.

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