Northeast Claiborne Charter

Northeast Claiborne Charter is an alternative public charter school in Junction City, Louisiana, serving 211 students in grades K-12. The school has faced challenges with fluctuating graduation rates, dropout rates, and high chronic absenteeism in recent years.

Northeast Claiborne Charter's test scores are generally lower than the state averages across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, the school's proficiency rates in Mathematics (30%) and English Language Arts (57%) were significantly below the state averages of 60% and 70%, respectively. The school also has a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 82.22% to 86.12% in recent years, suggesting a student population with a lower socioeconomic background. Additionally, the student-teacher ratio at Northeast Claiborne Charter is relatively high, ranging from 35.1 to 60 students per teacher, which could impact the quality of instruction and individual attention students receive.

Comparing Northeast Claiborne Charter to the nearby Summerfield High School, the latter generally outperforms Northeast Claiborne Charter in terms of test scores and other metrics, despite also serving a high-need population. Addressing the challenges faced by Northeast Claiborne Charter, such as the high percentage of students from low-income families and the relatively high student-teacher ratio, could be crucial in improving student outcomes and academic performance.