Serving 318 students in grades 5-8, East St. John Preparatory 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 8% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 19% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 318 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 8% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
East St. John Preparatory Academy's student population of 318 students has declined by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 39% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
318 students
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
East St. John Preparatory Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,244 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of East St. John Preparatory Academy is 0.31, 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
#1135 out of 1244 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
Hispanic
13%
11%
Black
82%
42%
White
3%
41%
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
61%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is East St. John Preparatory Academy's ranking?
East St. John Preparatory Academy is ranked #1135 out of 1,244 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?
8% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend East St. John Preparatory Academy?
318 students attend East St. John Preparatory Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of East St. John Preparatory Academy students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of East St. John Preparatory Academy?
East St. John Preparatory Academy has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does East St. John Preparatory Academy offer ?
East St. John Preparatory Academy offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is East St. John Preparatory Academy part of?
East St. John Preparatory Academy is part of St. John The Baptist Parish School District.
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