Career Center (Closed 2012)

1607 Martin L. King South
Bastrop, LA 71220
Career Center serves 37 students in grades 9. 
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 was lower than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 97% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Louisiana state average of 58% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 9
Total Students
37 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
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School Rankings

This School
State Level (LA)
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
11%
Black
97%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Career Center and the percentage of Black public school students in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
White
3%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Career Center and the percentage of White public school students in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2010-11 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.
0.06
This chart displays the diversity score of Career Center and the public school average diversity score of Louisiana by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
(10-11)
≤5%
76%
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
58%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Career Center and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
2%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Career Center and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2009-10 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the graduation rate of Career Center?
The graduation rate of Career Center is 5%, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 76%.
How many students attend Career Center?
37 students attend Career Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Career Center students are Black, and 3% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Career Center?
Career Center has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Career Center offer ?
Career Center offers enrollment in grades 9
What school district is Career Center part of?
Career Center is part of Morehouse Parish School District.

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