Serving 561 students in grades 7-12, Green Oaks Performing Arts Academy 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 is 9% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11% (which is lower 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 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 561 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 75-79% (Btm 50% in LA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 4% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Green Oaks Performing Arts Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Green Oaks Performing Arts Academy's student population of 561 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
561 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Green Oaks Performing Arts Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,251 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Green Oaks Performing Arts Academy is 0.06, 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
#1177 out of 1251 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
4%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
11%
Black
97%
41%
White
1%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
75-79%
83%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Green Oaks Performing Arts Academy's ranking?
Green Oaks Performing Arts Academy is ranked #1177 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Green Oaks Performing Arts Academy often compared to?
Green Oaks Performing Arts Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Booker T. Washington New Technology High School, Huntington High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 11% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Green Oaks Performing Arts Academy?
The graduation rate of Green Oaks Performing Arts Academy is 75-79%, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 83%.
How many students attend Green Oaks Performing Arts Academy?
561 students attend Green Oaks Performing Arts Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Green Oaks Performing Arts Academy students are Black, 1% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Green Oaks Performing Arts Academy?
Green Oaks Performing Arts Academy has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Green Oaks Performing Arts Academy offer ?
Green Oaks Performing Arts Academy offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Green Oaks Performing Arts Academy part of?
Green Oaks Performing Arts Academy is part of Caddo Parish School District.
In what neighborhood is Green Oaks Performing Arts Academy located?
Green Oaks Performing Arts Academy is located in the Martin Luther King Dr Area neighborhood of Shreveport, LA. There are 2 other public schools located in Martin Luther King Dr Area.
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