Serving 78 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Rapides Training 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 26:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Special education school / Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 78 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
- Minority Enrollment: 59%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in LA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Rapides Training Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Rapides Training Academy's student population of 78 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has declined by 82% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
78 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Rapides Training 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 Rapides Training Academy is 0.58, 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)
(20-21)≤20%
26%
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
2%
Hispanic
1%
11%
Black
50%
41%
White
41%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
83%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rapides Training Academy's ranking?
Rapides Training 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).
What is the graduation rate of Rapides Training Academy?
The graduation rate of Rapides Training Academy is 50%, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 83%.
How many students attend Rapides Training Academy?
78 students attend Rapides Training Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Rapides Training Academy students are Black, 41% of students are White, 5% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rapides Training Academy?
Rapides Training Academy has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Rapides Training Academy offer ?
Rapides Training Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Rapides Training Academy part of?
Rapides Training Academy is part of Rapides Parish School District.
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