Serving 307 students in grades 9-12, Career 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 ≤10% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 61%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20-24% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
307 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)≤10%
61%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)20-24%
70%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
11%
Black
98%
41%
White
1%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(13-14)50-54%
77%
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
4%
7%
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 61% LA state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Career Academy?
The graduation rate of Career Academy is 50-54%, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 77%.
How many students attend Career Academy?
307 students attend Career Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Career Academy students are Black, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Career Academy?
Career Academy has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Career Academy offer ?
Career Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Career Academy part of?
Career Academy is part of East Baton Rouge Parish School District.
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