Abramson Science & Technology Charter School (Closed 2023)

Abramson Science & Technology Charter School serves 591 students in grades Kindergarten-12. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 56% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 66%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 53% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 67%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 was equal to the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Louisiana state average of 58% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
591 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

This School
State Level (LA)
(10-11)
56%
66%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Abramson Science & Technology Charter School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
(10-11)
53%
67%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Abramson Science & Technology Charter School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Louisiana by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Abramson Science & Technology Charter School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
7%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Abramson Science & Technology Charter School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
1%
11%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Abramson Science & Technology Charter School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
91%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Abramson Science & Technology Charter School and the percentage of Black public school students in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
1%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Abramson Science & Technology Charter School and the percentage of White public school students in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Louisiana.
0.17
This chart displays the diversity score of Abramson Science & Technology Charter School and the public school average diversity score of Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
(10-11)
≥80%
76%
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
58%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Abramson Science & Technology Charter School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Abramson Science & Technology Charter School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
RSD-Pelican Educational Foundation School District
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?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 66% LA state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 67% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Abramson Science & Technology Charter School?
The graduation rate of Abramson Science & Technology Charter School is 80%, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 76%.
How many students attend Abramson Science & Technology Charter School?
591 students attend Abramson Science & Technology Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Abramson Science & Technology Charter School students are Black, 7% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Abramson Science & Technology Charter School?
Abramson Science & Technology Charter School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Abramson Science & Technology Charter School offer ?
Abramson Science & Technology Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Abramson Science & Technology Charter School part of?
Abramson Science & Technology Charter School is part of RSD-Pelican Educational Foundation School District.

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