Serving 90 students in grades 9-12, Jcfa Lafayette ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 45:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Online School/Alternative school / Magnet School / Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 90 students
- State Accredited: No
- Live Instruction: No
- Rolling Enrollment: No
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 45:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Graduation Rate: 11-19% (Btm 50% in LA)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Jcfa Lafayette ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Jcfa Lafayette's student population of 90 students has grown by 40% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
90 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Students by Grade
State Accredited Program
No
Personalized Content
No
Live Instruction
No
Rolling Enrollment
No
Flexible Class Schedule
No
Accelerated Offerings
No
Classes for Credit/Part Time Options
No
Dedicated College Counselor
No
Tutoring/Mentoring
No
Community Clubs/Activities Offered
No
School Rankings
The diversity score of Jcfa Lafayette is 0.53, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
45:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
3%
11%
Black
59%
41%
White
35%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
11-19%
83%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Jcfa Lafayette often compared to?
Jcfa Lafayetteis often viewed alongside schools like University View Academy Inc. (Frm La Connections) by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% LA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Jcfa Lafayette?
The graduation rate of Jcfa Lafayette is 11-19%, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 83%.
How many students attend Jcfa Lafayette?
90 students attend Jcfa Lafayette.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Jcfa Lafayette students are Black, 35% of students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jcfa Lafayette?
Jcfa Lafayette has a student ration of 45:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Jcfa Lafayette offer ?
Jcfa Lafayette offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Jcfa Lafayette part of?
Jcfa Lafayette is part of Jcfa Lafayette School District.
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