The Red River Parish School District is a public school district headquartered in Coushatta, Louisiana, United States. The district serves all of Red River Parish. The district's mascot is the Bulldog.
Serving 76 students in grades 3-8, Red River Academic 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 3-8
- Enrollment: 76 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Red River Academic Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Red River Academic Academy's student population of 76 students has grown by 33% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has grown by 200% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 3-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
76 students
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
School Rankings
Red River Academic 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 Red River Academic Academy is 0.40, 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
#1206 out of 1244 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
3%
11%
Black
75%
42%
White
21%
41%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
61%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Red River Academic Academy's ranking?
Red River Academic Academy is ranked #1206 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?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Red River Academic Academy?
76 students attend Red River Academic Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Red River Academic Academy students are Black, 21% of students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Red River Academic Academy?
Red River Academic Academy has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does Red River Academic Academy offer ?
Red River Academic Academy offers enrollment in grades 3-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Red River Academic Academy part of?
Red River Academic Academy is part of Red River Parish School District.
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