Serving 989 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Lake Charles Charter 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 24% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 989 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lake Charles Charter Academy's student population of 989 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 57 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
989 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lake Charles Charter 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 Lake Charles Charter Academy is 0.27, 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
#671 out of 1251 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
8%
11%
Black
85%
41%
White
4%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lake Charles Charter Academy's ranking?
Lake Charles Charter Academy is ranked #671 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Lake Charles Charter Academy often compared to?
Lake Charles Charter Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Southwest Louisiana Charter Academy, A. A. Nelson Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Lake Charles Charter Academy?
989 students attend Lake Charles Charter Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Lake Charles Charter Academy students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lake Charles Charter Academy?
Lake Charles Charter Academy has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Lake Charles Charter Academy offer ?
Lake Charles Charter Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Lake Charles Charter Academy part of?
Lake Charles Charter Academy is part of Lake Charles Charter Academy Foundation Inc. School District.
School Reviews
5 12/8/2022
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5 11/3/2022
This school is awesome. It is always positively changing and I miss it. There are so many fun activities throughout the year with teachers always pitching in and making it great. One thing that makes this school stand out is how well and in-depth they go into black history.
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