Lincoln Preparatory School

Lincoln Preparatory School is an alternative public charter school located in Grambling, Louisiana, serving 701 students in grades K-12. The school's unique educational model as a public charter school may contribute to some of the key metrics and findings observed in the data.

While Lincoln Preparatory School has had graduation rates ranging from 72.1% to 83.5% in recent years, this is lower than the state average of around 80-85%. The school also faces higher dropout rates, ranging from 1.2% to 4.3%, compared to the state average of 1-2%. Additionally, Lincoln Preparatory School has experienced high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 18.8% to 24.6%, which is significantly higher than the state average of 10-15%. The school's proficiency rates on LEAP assessments are consistently lower than the state averages across all grade levels and subject areas, with projected proficiency rates in Mathematics and English Language Arts around 30-40%, compared to the state averages of 60% and 70%, respectively.

When comparing Lincoln Preparatory School to nearby schools, such as Weston High School, Downsville Community Charter School, and Quitman High School, it becomes evident that the school is underperforming in several key areas. Additionally, Lincoln Preparatory School serves a predominantly low-income student population, with 74.24% to 98.42% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in recent years. The school's fluctuating student-teacher ratio, ranging from 12.6 to 179.7 students per teacher, may also impact its ability to provide individualized attention and support to students.