Serving 852 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Southwest Louisiana Charter 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 11% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 18% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% 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: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 852 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Southwest Louisiana Charter Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Southwest Louisiana Charter Academy's student population of 852 students has grown by 34% over five school years.
The teacher population of 57 teachers has grown by 35% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
852 students
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Southwest Louisiana Charter 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 Southwest Louisiana Charter Academy is 0.48, 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
#1118 out of 1244 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
Hispanic
22%
11%
Black
69%
42%
White
5%
41%
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
61%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Southwest Louisiana Charter Academy's ranking?
Southwest Louisiana Charter Academy is ranked #1118 out of 1,244 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Southwest Louisiana Charter Academy often compared to?
Southwest Louisiana Charter Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Lake Charles Charter Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 18% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Southwest Louisiana Charter Academy?
852 students attend Southwest Louisiana Charter Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Southwest Louisiana Charter Academy students are Black, 22% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Southwest Louisiana Charter Academy?
Southwest Louisiana Charter Academy has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does Southwest Louisiana Charter Academy offer ?
Southwest Louisiana Charter Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Southwest Louisiana Charter Academy part of?
Southwest Louisiana Charter Academy is part of Southwest Louisiana Charter Academy School District.
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