Serving 61 students in grades 7-12, Crescent Leadership 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 was ≤20% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20-29% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 98% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
61 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)≤20%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)20-29%
70%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
11%
Black
98%
41%
White
2%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(18-19)≥50%
81%
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
57%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Crescent Leadership Academy 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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% LA state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Crescent Leadership Academy?
The graduation rate of Crescent Leadership Academy is 50%, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 81%.
How many students attend Crescent Leadership Academy?
61 students attend Crescent Leadership Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Crescent Leadership Academy students are Black, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Crescent Leadership Academy?
Crescent Leadership Academy has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Crescent Leadership Academy offer ?
Crescent Leadership Academy offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Crescent Leadership Academy part of?
Crescent Leadership Academy is part of Crescent Leadership Academy School District.
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