Helix Mentorship STEAM Academy or Mentorship Academy, located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, is a high school in the East Baton Rouge Parish.
Serving 504 students in grades 9-12, Helix Mentorship Steam 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 504 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Top 50% in LA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Helix Mentorship Steam Academy's student population of 504 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has grown by 66% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
504 students
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Year Founded
2011
Colors
Green, Navy Blue
School Rankings
Helix Mentorship Steam 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 Helix Mentorship Steam Academy is 0.08, 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
#1148 out of 1244 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
Hispanic
2%
11%
Black
96%
42%
White
2%
41%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
83%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
61%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Sharks
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Helix Mentorship Steam Academy's ranking?
Helix Mentorship Steam Academy is ranked #1148 out of 1,244 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Helix Mentorship Steam Academy often compared to?
Helix Mentorship Steam Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Madison Preparatory Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Helix Mentorship Steam Academy?
The graduation rate of Helix Mentorship Steam Academy is 85-89%, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 83%.
How many students attend Helix Mentorship Steam Academy?
504 students attend Helix Mentorship Steam Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Helix Mentorship Steam Academy students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Helix Mentorship Steam Academy?
Helix Mentorship Steam Academy has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does Helix Mentorship Steam Academy offer ?
Helix Mentorship Steam Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Helix Mentorship Steam Academy part of?
Helix Mentorship Steam Academy is part of East Baton Rouge Parish School District.
In what neighborhood is Helix Mentorship Steam Academy located?
Helix Mentorship Steam Academy is located in the Downtown neighborhood of Baton Rouge, LA.
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