Serving 152 students in grades 9-13, Rooted School 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-13
- Enrollment: 152 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Top 50% in LA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Rooted School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Rooted School's student population of 152 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-13
Total Students
152 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Rooted School 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 Rooted School is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1042 out of 1251 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
14%
11%
Black
78%
41%
White
5%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
83%
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
57%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rooted School's ranking?
Rooted School is ranked #1042 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?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Rooted School?
The graduation rate of Rooted School is 80-89%, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 83%.
How many students attend Rooted School?
152 students attend Rooted School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Rooted School students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rooted School?
Rooted School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Rooted School offer ?
Rooted School offers enrollment in grades 9-13
What school district is Rooted School part of?
Rooted School is part of Rooted School District.
In what neighborhood is Rooted School located?
Rooted School is located in the Touro neighborhood of New Orleans, LA.
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