Sojourner Truth Academy serves 251 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 50-59% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 71%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-69% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 71%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was equal to the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
251 students
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)50-59%
71%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)60-69%
71%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
11%
Black
97%
41%
White
1%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(11-12)60-69%
76%
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
RSD-Sojourner Truth Academy Inc. School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 71% LA state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 71% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sojourner Truth Academy?
The graduation rate of Sojourner Truth Academy is 60-69%, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 76%.
How many students attend Sojourner Truth Academy?
251 students attend Sojourner Truth Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Sojourner Truth Academy students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sojourner Truth Academy?
Sojourner Truth Academy has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sojourner Truth Academy offer ?
Sojourner Truth Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Sojourner Truth Academy part of?
Sojourner Truth Academy is part of RSD-Sojourner Truth Academy Inc. School District.
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