Serving 96 students in grades 3-12, Youth Study Center 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 3-12
- Enrollment: 96 students
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: ≤20% (Btm 50% in LA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Youth Study Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Youth Study Center's student population of 96 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-12
Total Students
96 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers (17-18)
3 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Youth Study Center ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,251 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Youth Study Center is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#968 out of 1251 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤10%
26%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
4%
9%
Black
94%
42%
White
1%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≤20%
83%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (03-04)
2%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Youth Study Center's ranking?
Youth Study Center is ranked #968 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Youth Study Center often compared to?
Youth Study Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Young Audiences Charter School, Yacs At Lawrence D. Crocker by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Youth Study Center?
The graduation rate of Youth Study Center is 20%, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 83%.
How many students attend Youth Study Center?
96 students attend Youth Study Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Youth Study Center students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Youth Study Center offer ?
Youth Study Center offers enrollment in grades 3-12
What school district is Youth Study Center part of?
Youth Study Center is part of Orleans Parish School District.
In what neighborhood is Youth Study Center located?
Youth Study Center is located in the St Bernard Area neighborhood of New Orleans, LA. There are 2 other public schools located in St Bernard Area.
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