Serving 1,077 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Young Audiences 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 is 15% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% 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: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 1,077 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Young Audiences Charter School's student population of 1,077 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 67 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,077 students
Total Classroom Teachers
67 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Young Audiences Charter 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 School is 0.47, 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
#1000 out of 1244 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
18%
11%
Black
70%
42%
White
9%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.6%
21%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
61%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
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 School's ranking?
Young Audiences Charter School is ranked #1000 out of 1,244 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Young Audiences Charter School often compared to?
Young Audiences Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Travis Hill School, Young Audiences At Crocker Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Young Audiences Charter School?
1,077 students attend Young Audiences Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Young Audiences Charter School students are Black, 18% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Young Audiences Charter School?
Young Audiences Charter School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does Young Audiences Charter School offer ?
Young Audiences Charter School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Young Audiences Charter School part of?
Young Audiences Charter School is part of Jefferson Parish School District.
School Reviews
1 10/10/2025
So unorganized and not clean at all. Teachers and staff are very unprofessional. I would give it no stars.
3 10/10/2025
Best ever they help your kids 1 on 1 and make them better kids overall. They also have very good sports programs.
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