Avoyelles Public Charter School

Avoyelles Public Charter School is an alternative public charter school located in Mansura, Louisiana, serving 715 students in grades K-12. This unique educational institution stands out for its exceptional academic performance, high graduation rates, and supportive learning environment.

Avoyelles Public Charter School consistently outperforms the state average on LEAP assessments, with 82% proficiency in Mathematics and 84% proficiency in English Language Arts, compared to the state averages of 60% and 70%, respectively. The school's four-year graduation rates have ranged from 80.1% to 84.0% over the past five years, significantly exceeding the state average. Additionally, the school has reported low dropout rates, with the highest rate being 4.3% in the 2021-2022 school year, lower than the state average. While the school has experienced higher chronic absenteeism rates compared to the state average, it has made significant improvements, reducing the rate from 21.9% in 2022-2023 to 3.1% in 2023-2024.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Central High School and Central Southwest Alternative High School, Avoyelles Public Charter School stands out with its lower student-teacher ratio, ranging from 16.5 to 20.7 over the past three school years, and its exceptional academic performance and student success rates. These factors make Avoyelles Public Charter School a compelling educational option for families in the Avoyelles Public Charter School district and the surrounding Catahoula Parish region.