Serving 590 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Lerosen Preparatory 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 <50% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 66%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 66%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 was higher than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 82% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
590 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#1251 out of 1251 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)<50%
66%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)<50%
66%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
7%
11%
Black
72%
41%
White
18%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lerosen Preparatory Academy's ranking?
Lerosen Preparatory Academy is ranked #1251 out of 1,251 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?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 66% LA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 66% LA state average).
How many students attend Lerosen Preparatory Academy?
590 students attend Lerosen Preparatory Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Lerosen Preparatory Academy students are Black, 18% of students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lerosen Preparatory Academy?
Lerosen Preparatory Academy has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lerosen Preparatory Academy offer ?
Lerosen Preparatory Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lerosen Preparatory Academy part of?
Lerosen Preparatory Academy is part of Lafayette Parish School District.
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