Serving 643 students in grades 9-12, Young Audiences Charter High 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 is 10-14% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% 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: 9-12
- Enrollment: 643 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in LA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Young Audiences Charter High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Young Audiences Charter High School's student population of 643 students has grown by 193% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 107% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
643 students
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
School Rankings
Young Audiences Charter High School 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 Young Audiences Charter High School is 0.53, 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
#985 out of 1244 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
18%
11%
Black
65%
42%
White
13%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
83%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)8.9%
21%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
61%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Young Audiences Charter High School's ranking?
Young Audiences Charter High School is ranked #985 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?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Young Audiences Charter High School?
The graduation rate of Young Audiences Charter High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 83%.
How many students attend Young Audiences Charter High School?
643 students attend Young Audiences Charter High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Young Audiences Charter High School students are Black, 18% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Young Audiences Charter High School?
Young Audiences Charter High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does Young Audiences Charter High School offer ?
Young Audiences Charter High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Young Audiences Charter High School part of?
Young Audiences Charter High School is part of Jefferson Parish School District.
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