Serving 188 students in grades 6-8, Apex Collegiate Academy Charter School 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 20-24% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 35-39% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
188 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)20-24%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)35-39%
70%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
11%
Black
100%
41%
White
n/a
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
58%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Apex Collegiate Academy Charter 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?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% LA state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% LA state average).
How many students attend Apex Collegiate Academy Charter School?
188 students attend Apex Collegiate Academy Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Apex Collegiate Academy Charter School students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Apex Collegiate Academy Charter School?
Apex Collegiate Academy Charter School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Apex Collegiate Academy Charter School offer ?
Apex Collegiate Academy Charter School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Apex Collegiate Academy Charter School part of?
Apex Collegiate Academy Charter School is part of Apex Collegiate Academy Charter School District.
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