Serving 425 students in grades 9-12, Mentorship Steam 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 is 6-9% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
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)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 425 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in LA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mentorship Steam Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Student Attention
School Overview
Mentorship Steam Academy's student population of 425 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
425 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mentorship Steam Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,237 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mentorship Steam Academy is 0.04, 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
#1115 out of 1237 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
9%
Black
98%
42%
White
1%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
83%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mentorship Steam Academy's ranking?
Mentorship Steam Academy is ranked #1115 out of 1,237 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Mentorship Steam Academy often compared to?
Mentorship Steam Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Madison Preparatory Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% LA state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mentorship Steam Academy?
The graduation rate of Mentorship Steam Academy is 90-94%, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 83%.
How many students attend Mentorship Steam Academy?
425 students attend Mentorship Steam Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Mentorship Steam Academy students are Black, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mentorship Steam Academy?
Mentorship Steam Academy has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Mentorship Steam Academy offer ?
Mentorship Steam Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Mentorship Steam Academy part of?
Mentorship Steam Academy is part of East Baton Rouge Parish School District.
In what neighborhood is Mentorship Steam Academy located?
Mentorship Steam Academy is located in the Downtown neighborhood of Baton Rouge, LA. There are 1 other public schools located in Downtown.
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