Douglass Academy For Career Preparation serves 108 students in grades 9-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 was higher than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 81% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
108 students

Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
14:1

American Indian
3%
1%

Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
5%
11%

Black
72%
41%

White
19%
41%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups



Graduation Rate
(11-12)≤10%
76%

Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
57%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the graduation rate of Douglass Academy For Career Preparation?
The graduation rate of Douglass Academy For Career Preparation is 10%, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 76%.
How many students attend Douglass Academy For Career Preparation?
108 students attend Douglass Academy For Career Preparation.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Douglass Academy For Career Preparation students are Black, 19% of students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Douglass Academy For Career Preparation?
Douglass Academy For Career Preparation has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Douglass Academy For Career Preparation offer ?
Douglass Academy For Career Preparation offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Douglass Academy For Career Preparation part of?
Douglass Academy For Career Preparation is part of Jefferson Parish School District.
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