Serving 509 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Advantage Charter Academy ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is equal to the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 509 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Advantage Charter Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Advantage Charter Academy's student population of 509 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 38% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
509 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Advantage Charter Academy ranks within the top 50% of all 1,251 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Advantage Charter Academy is 0.14, 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
#617 out of 1251 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
2%
11%
Black
93%
41%
White
2%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Advantage Charter Academy's ranking?
Advantage Charter Academy is ranked #617 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Advantage Charter Academy often compared to?
Advantage Charter Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Impact Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Advantage Charter Academy?
509 students attend Advantage Charter Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Advantage Charter Academy students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Advantage Charter Academy?
Advantage Charter Academy has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Advantage Charter Academy offer ?
Advantage Charter Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Advantage Charter Academy part of?
Advantage Charter Academy is part of Advantage Charter Academy School District.
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