Langston Hughes Charter Academy School District

3519 Trafalgar Street
New Orleans, LA 70119
5/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 791 students in Langston Hughes Charter Academy School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
Public School in Langston Hughes Charter Academy School District have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public school average of 59% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (LA)
# Schools
1 School
1,309 Schools
# Students
791 Students
666,871 Students
# Teachers
57 Teachers
48,647 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Langston Hughes Charter Academy School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 173 school districts in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
This School District
State Average (LA)
#103 out of 187 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
22%
34%
24%
42%
9%
27%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.22
0.65
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
8%
11%
% Black
88%
42%
% White
2%
41%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $13,463 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,127. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,766 is less than the state median of $15,423. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (LA)
Total Revenue
$11 MM
$10,755 MM
Spending
$9 MM
$10,286 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,463
$16,127
Spending / Student
$10,766
$15,423

Best Langston Hughes Charter Academy School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Langston Hughes Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3519 Trafalgar Street
New Orleans, LA 70119
(504) 554-2940
Gr: PK-8 | 791 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Langston Hughes Charter Academy School District?
Langston Hughes Charter Academy School District manages 1 public schools serving 791 students.
What is the rank of Langston Hughes Charter Academy School District?
Langston Hughes Charter Academy School District is ranked #102 out of 173 school districts in Louisiana (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Langston Hughes Charter Academy School District?
88% of Langston Hughes Charter Academy School District students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Langston Hughes Charter Academy School District?
Langston Hughes Charter Academy School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What is Langston Hughes Charter Academy School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,766 is less than the state median of $15,423. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: PK-08
  • Enrollment: 791 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50% in LA
  • : 22% (Top 50%)
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 9% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

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