Serving 893 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Belle Chasse Academy ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% 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: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 893 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 55% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 73% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 55% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Belle Chasse Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Belle Chasse Academy's student population of 893 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
893 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Belle Chasse Academy ranks within the top 10% of all 1,251 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Belle Chasse Academy is 0.74, which is more 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
#90 out of 1251 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
19%
11%
Black
31%
41%
White
34%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
14%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
19%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Belle Chasse Academy's ranking?
Belle Chasse Academy is ranked #90 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Belle Chasse Academy often compared to?
Belle Chasse Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Belle Chasse Middle School, Belle Chasse Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 73% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Belle Chasse Academy?
893 students attend Belle Chasse Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of Belle Chasse Academy students are White, 31% of students are Black, 19% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Belle Chasse Academy?
Belle Chasse Academy has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Belle Chasse Academy offer ?
Belle Chasse Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Belle Chasse Academy part of?
Belle Chasse Academy is part of Belle Chasse Academy School District.
School Reviews
5 12/16/2019
Awesome school. Thank you to the principal for everything.
1 8/26/2019
Make sure you ask your child what happened before you assume anything that anyone from Belle chasse academy says is true. Review all work, read through the cumulative records and have a witness with you at any meetings you have with that school. Keep documentation!
2 8/18/2009
There are very few reasons to send your child to this school. The staff takes center stage here, not your child's education or well being.
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