Ralph J. Bunche Accelerated Academy For High School Prep serves 145 students in grades 5-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 35-39% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 71%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-34% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 71%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 80% 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 5-8
Total Students
145 students
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)35-39%
71%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)30-34%
71%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
12%
11%
Black
65%
41%
White
20%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 71% LA state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 71% LA state average).
How many students attend Ralph J. Bunche Accelerated Academy For High School Prep?
145 students attend Ralph J. Bunche Accelerated Academy For High School Prep.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Ralph J. Bunche Accelerated Academy For High School Prep students are Black, 20% of students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ralph J. Bunche Accelerated Academy For High School Prep?
Ralph J. Bunche Accelerated Academy For High School Prep has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ralph J. Bunche Accelerated Academy For High School Prep offer ?
Ralph J. Bunche Accelerated Academy For High School Prep offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Ralph J. Bunche Accelerated Academy For High School Prep part of?
Ralph J. Bunche Accelerated Academy For High School Prep is part of Jefferson Parish School District.
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