Serving 741 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Southwest Louisiana 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 11% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 18% (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: 741 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Southwest Louisiana Charter Academy's student population of 741 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
741 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Southwest Louisiana 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 Southwest Louisiana Charter Academy is 0.41, 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
#1097 out of 1251 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
17%
11%
Black
75%
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
27%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Southwest Louisiana Charter Academy's ranking?
Southwest Louisiana Charter Academy is ranked #1097 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Southwest Louisiana Charter Academy often compared to?
Southwest Louisiana Charter Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Lake Charles Charter Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 18% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Southwest Louisiana Charter Academy?
741 students attend Southwest Louisiana Charter Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Southwest Louisiana Charter Academy students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Southwest Louisiana Charter Academy?
Southwest Louisiana Charter Academy has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Southwest Louisiana Charter Academy offer ?
Southwest Louisiana Charter Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Southwest Louisiana Charter Academy part of?
Southwest Louisiana Charter Academy is part of Southwest Louisiana Charter Academy School District.
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