Serving 74 students in grades 6-7, Helix Legal 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-7
- Enrollment: 74 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Helix Legal Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Helix Legal Academy's student population of 74 students has grown by 289% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has grown by 150% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-7
Total Students
74 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Helix Legal 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 Helix Legal 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
#968 out of 1251 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
11%
Black
97%
41%
White
n/a
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
58%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Helix Legal Academy's ranking?
Helix Legal Academy is ranked #968 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Helix Legal Academy?
74 students attend Helix Legal Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Helix Legal Academy students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Helix Legal Academy?
Helix Legal Academy has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Helix Legal Academy offer ?
Helix Legal Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-7
What school district is Helix Legal Academy part of?
Helix Legal Academy is part of East Baton Rouge Parish School District.
In what neighborhood is Helix Legal Academy located?
Helix Legal Academy is located in the Downtown neighborhood of Baton Rouge, LA. There are 1 other public schools located in Downtown.
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