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Northdale Superintendent's Academy

Q: Is Northdale Superintendent's Academy a good school?

Northdale Superintendent's Academy ranks in the bottom 0.0% of Louisiana alternative schools.

Q: How many students attend Northdale Superintendent's Academy?

In the 2024-25 school year, 151 students attended Northdale Superintendent's Academy.

Q: What is the racial makeup of Northdale Superintendent's Academy?

Students at Northdale Superintendent's Academy are 94% African American, 3% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 1% White.

Public, Alternative Grades K-12

690^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 690 Louisiana Alternative Schools

Better than 0% of Louisiana alternative schools

Summary

Northdale Superintendent's Academy in Baton Rouge, LA, is a small alternative school within the East Baton Rouge Parish school district, serving 151 students in grades K-12 who have faced significant challenges in traditional school settings. The school operates with a very low student-to-teacher ratio of 6.3:1, indicating a high level of individualized attention, yet it struggles with profound socioeconomic and behavioral hurdles, as 92.72% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch.

The school's data reveals a cycle of disengagement that is more severe than at other alternative schools in the area. Northdale has the lowest graduation rate in the region at 11.4%, compared to IDEA Bridge (59.5%) and the district average (76.3%). Its dropout rate of 22.1% is astronomically high, far exceeding the district's 4.9% and even other alternative schools like EBR Readiness Superintendent Academy (8.0%). Chronic absenteeism affects 70.9% of students, more than double the district average of 30.5%, and test scores are consistently the lowest in the region—for example, only 12% of 6th graders are proficient in math, compared to 56% districtwide.

Despite these challenges, there is one notable bright spot: in Geometry, 46% of Northdale students were proficient in 2025-2026, surpassing the district average of 43%. This anomaly may stem from a small cohort or an effective teacher, and it offers a potential model for improvement. While the school's outcomes are deeply concerning, the volatility in its graduation rate (ranging from 9.4% to 20.0% in recent years) suggests that targeted interventions for even a small number of students could make a meaningful difference. For parents considering this school, it is essential to understand that Northdale serves students with the most acute needs in the district, and its high-touch model is a response to these extreme circumstances.

151

Students ?

6.3

Student/teacher ratio ?

$35,161

Per pupil spending ?

92.7%

Free/discounted lunch ?

10755 Cletus
Baton Rouge, LA 70815

(225) 272-2036

District: East Baton Rouge Parish

Racial breakdown:

African American:

94.0%

Hispanic:

2.6%

Two or more races:

2.0%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — <1st percentile in 2019 → 9th in 2026

Strengths

✓Ranking is trending up — up 9 percentile points since 2019

✓Small classes — about 6 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Louisiana average (18% vs 62% meeting standards)

!In the lower quartile statewide (<1st percentile)

!Graduation rate below the Louisiana average (11% vs 85%)

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school18%

District avg52%

Louisiana avg62%

Elementary school

690^th of 690

Louisiana public elementary schools ?

Bottom 1%▼ down 1 pts since 2022

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★★★★★

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Middle school

450^th of 452

Louisiana public middle schools ?

Bottom 1%▬ steady since 2016

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★★★★★

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High school

297^th of 325

Louisiana public high schools ?

Bottom 9%▲ up 8 pts since 2016

From bottom 1% (2016) to bottom 9% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

7^th of 7Alternative Schools in the East Baton Rouge Parish

77^th of 116East Baton Rouge Parish among Louisiana districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Elementary school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Louisiana percentile	Rating
2026	1.0	690 of 690	0.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2022	3.5	718 of 727	1.2%	☆☆☆☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Louisiana percentile	Rating
2026	2.5	548 of 548	0.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2022	9.1	543 of 562	3.4%	☆☆☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Louisiana percentile	Rating
2026	0.8	685 of 685	0.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2022	5.0	710 of 724	1.9%	☆☆☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Louisiana percentile	Rating
2026	1.3	681 of 682	0.1%	☆☆☆☆☆

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Louisiana percentile	Rating
2026	0.7	450 of 452	0.4%	☆☆☆☆☆
2022	1.9	455 of 460	1.1%	☆☆☆☆☆
2016	0.4	434 of 435	0.2%	☆☆☆☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Louisiana percentile	Rating
2026	1.9	343 of 344	0.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2022	5.1	356 of 360	1.1%	☆☆☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Louisiana percentile	Rating
2023	3.2	437 of 444	1.6%	☆☆☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Louisiana percentile	Rating
2026	0.6	450 of 450	0.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2022	2.8	451 of 458	1.5%	☆☆☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Louisiana percentile	Rating
2026	1.4	433 of 435	0.5%	☆☆☆☆☆
2023	1.6	441 of 443	0.5%	☆☆☆☆☆

High school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Louisiana percentile	Rating
2026	8.5	297 of 325	8.6%	☆☆☆☆☆
2025	1.8	320 of 329	2.7%	☆☆☆☆☆
2023	1.3	316 of 321	1.6%	☆☆☆☆☆
2022	2.9	317 of 326	2.8%	☆☆☆☆☆
2021	1.4	317 of 322	1.6%	☆☆☆☆☆
2019	0.5	312 of 313	0.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2018	0.2	301 of 302	0.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2017	0.0	297 of 297	0.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2016	0.2	294 of 297	1.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2015	12.7	293 of 312	6.1%	☆☆☆☆☆
2014	0.1	305 of 309	1.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2013	0.1	308 of 312	1.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2012	0.2	309 of 310	0.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2011	1.7	299 of 300	0.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2010	1.2	295 of 297	0.7%	☆☆☆☆☆
2009	2.2	293 of 301	2.7%	☆☆☆☆☆
2008	0.4	291 of 291	0.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2007	0.5	290 of 290	0.0%	☆☆☆☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Louisiana percentile	Rating
2026	15.1	232 of 260	10.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	6.7	243 of 256	5.1%	☆☆☆☆☆
2023	4.3	246 of 252	2.4%	☆☆☆☆☆
2022	8.4	246 of 256	3.9%	☆☆☆☆☆
2021	5.4	237 of 243	2.5%	☆☆☆☆☆
2019	1.5	233 of 233	0.0%	☆☆☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Louisiana percentile	Rating
2026	16.6	274 of 321	14.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	3.6	312 of 323	3.4%	☆☆☆☆☆
2023	2.0	315 of 321	1.9%	☆☆☆☆☆
2022	4.8	310 of 322	3.7%	☆☆☆☆☆
2019	0.6	299 of 301	0.7%	☆☆☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Louisiana percentile	Rating
2025	4.2	302 of 313	3.5%	☆☆☆☆☆
2023	2.5	299 of 306	2.3%	☆☆☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Elementary school

Male (2026)<1st percentile~ school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)<1st percentile~ school

African American (2026)<1st percentile~ school

Middle school

Female (2023)2nd percentile

Male (2026)<1st percentile~ school

African American (2026)<1st percentile~ school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)<1st percentile~ school

High school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)15th percentile+6 vs school

African American (2026)11th percentile~ school

Male (2025)4th percentile~ school

By subject vs Louisiana (2025-2026) ?

Geometry46%-11 vs state

Biology31%-29 vs state

English Language Arts24%-48 vs state

Mathematics12%-53 vs state

English I11%-55 vs state

U.S. History10%-45 vs state

Social Studies8%-47 vs state

Algebra I6%-59 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				LEAP Mathematics (2026)							LEAP English Language Arts (2026)							LEAP Social Studies (2026)							LEAP Algebra I (2026)	LEAP Geometry (2026)	LEAP English II (2026)	LEAP U.S. History (2026)	LEAP English I (2026)	LEAP Biology (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	LEAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	LEAP Mathematics 4th Grade	LEAP Mathematics 5th Grade	LEAP Mathematics 6th Grade	LEAP Mathematics 7th Grade	LEAP Mathematics 8th Grade	LEAP Mathematics All Grades	LEAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	LEAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	LEAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	LEAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	LEAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	LEAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	LEAP English Language Arts All Grades	LEAP Social Studies 3rd Grade	LEAP Social Studies 4th Grade	LEAP Social Studies 5th Grade	LEAP Social Studies 6th Grade	LEAP Social Studies 7th Grade	LEAP Social Studies 8th Grade	LEAP Social Studies All Grades	LEAP Algebra I End of Course	LEAP Geometry End of Course	LEAP English II End of Course	LEAP U.S. History End of Course	LEAP English I End of Course	LEAP Biology End of Course	Total
Northdale Superintendent's Academy	Public, Alternative	K-12	10755 Cletus	Baton Rouge	70815	East Baton Rouge Parish	East Baton Rouge Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(225) 272-2036	151	24	6.3	92.7%	2 (1.3%)	142 (94.0%)	4 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.0%)								(n/a)				12.0							28.0		19.0					11.0		5.0		6.0	46.0		10.0	11.0	31.0	$35,161
IDEA Bridge	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	1500 North Airway Drive	Baton Rouge	70815	East Baton Rouge Parish	East Baton Rouge Parish	Yes	No	No	Yes	(225) 778-9091	1,122	52	21.7	78.2%	34 (3.0%)	788 (70.2%)	288 (25.7%)	5 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (0.6%)								(n/a)	14.0	21.0	28.0	43.0	41.0		27.0	29.0	30.0	38.0	47.0	44.0	44.0	38.0		25.0	15.0	21.0	26.0		19.0							$13,856
EBR Readiness Superintendent Academy	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	4375 E Brookstown Drive	Baton Rouge	70805	East Baton Rouge Parish	East Baton Rouge Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(225) 757-9679	193	47	4.1	88.6%	3 (1.6%)	178 (92.2%)	8 (4.1%)	2 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.0%)								(n/a)		41.0	25.0	19.0					59.0	30.0	28.0	15.0	24.0	26.0		35.0	20.0		15.0								10.0	$30,957
Louisiana Key Academy Baton Rouge	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-10	5015 Auto Plex Dr.	Baton Rouge	70809	East Baton Rouge Parish	Louisiana Key Academy Baton Rouge	Yes	No	No	Yes	(225) 298-1223	351	53	6.6	76.4%	64 (18.2%)	272 (77.5%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.1%)	1 (0.3%)	7 (2.0%)								(n/a)		18.0		24.0	27.0	24.0	19.0	38.0	48.0	44.0	47.0	23.0	41.0	41.0		15.0	16.0	23.0	10.0	38.0	19.0							$19,567
Louisiana Virtual Charter Academy	Public, Virtual, Charter, Alternative	K-12	4962 Florida Blvd	Baton Rouge	70806	East Baton Rouge Parish	Louisiana Virtual Charter Academy	Yes	No	Yes	Yes	(504) 322-7543	2,239	105	21.3	91.8%	1,097 (49.0%)	869 (38.8%)	98 (4.4%)	26 (1.2%)	21 (0.9%)	3 (0.1%)	125 (5.6%)								(n/a)	26.0	44.0	20.0	38.0	37.0	30.0	33.0	45.0	51.0	62.0	59.0	58.0	60.0	57.0	20.0	35.0	40.0	35.0	35.0	54.0	39.0	50.0	48.0	65.0	40.0	64.0	50.0	$12,051
University View Academy Inc. (FRM LA Connections)	Public, Virtual, Charter, Alternative	K-12	3113 Valley Creek Dr	Baton Rouge	70808	East Baton Rouge Parish	University View Academy Inc. (FRM LA Connections)	Yes	No	Yes	Yes	(225) 421-2900	3,725	212	17.5	60.6%	2,340 (62.8%)	932 (25.0%)	182 (4.9%)	46 (1.2%)	26 (0.7%)	4 (0.1%)	195 (5.2%)								(n/a)	28.0	27.0	32.0	46.0	50.0	37.0	38.0	53.0	57.0	63.0	65.0	62.0	63.0	62.0	32.0	37.0	43.0	34.0	44.0	52.0	42.0	49.0	48.0	67.0	49.0	60.0	63.0	$12,496
BASIS Baton Rouge Materra Campus	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-10	7550 McCall Drive	Baton Rouge	70817	East Baton Rouge Parish	East Baton Rouge Parish	Yes	No	No	No	(225) 394-9576	888	1	1741.1	33.4%	437 (49.2%)	198 (22.3%)	63 (7.1%)	138 (15.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	51 (5.7%)								(n/a)	94.0		94.0					89.0	88.0				95.0	93.0	69.0	85.0		88.0			89.0	93.0						$8,427
Helix Aviation Academy	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-9	4400 Airpark Blvd	Baton Rouge	70807	East Baton Rouge Parish	East Baton Rouge Parish	Yes	No	No	(n/a)	(225) 773-4925	383	24	15.7	90.1%	3 (0.8%)	373 (97.4%)	7 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)	36.0	56.0	53.0	54.0		41.0	45.0	55.0	56.0	60.0	66.0	60.0	67.0	61.0	37.0	32.0	37.0		31.0	45.0	32.0	33.0	25.0	40.0		46.0		$21,214
EBR Virtual Academy	Public, Virtual, Alternative	PK, KG-12	802 Mayflower Street	Baton Rouge	70802	East Baton Rouge Parish	East Baton Rouge Parish	No	No	Yes	No	(225) 478-9264	169	23	7.2	74.0%	17 (10.1%)	136 (80.5%)	7 (4.1%)	6 (3.6%)	1 (0.6%)	1 (0.6%)	1 (0.6%)								(n/a)				40.0	58.0	30.0	47.0				60.0	74.0	55.0	67.0				34.0	63.0	50.0	53.0	23.0	30.0	38.0	37.0	62.0	32.0	$24,139
LSU Laboratory School	Public, Alternative	K-12	45 Dalrymple Drive	Baton Rouge	70803	East Baton Rouge Parish	LSU Laboratory School	No	No	No	No	(225) 578-3221	1,463	133	10.9	3.4%	1,046 (71.5%)	239 (16.3%)	69 (4.7%)	43 (2.9%)	2 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	64 (4.4%)								(n/a)	99.0		100.0	100.0	99.0			100.0	100.0	99.0		95.0	99.0	99.0		99.0	100.0	99.0		100.0		99.0	100.0					$14,446

Frequently Asked Questions about Northdale Superintendent's Academy

Is Northdale Superintendent's Academy a good school?

Northdale Superintendent's Academy ranks in the bottom 0.0% of Louisiana alternative schools.

How many students attend Northdale Superintendent's Academy?

In the 2024-25 school year, 151 students attended Northdale Superintendent's Academy.

What is the racial makeup of Northdale Superintendent's Academy?

Students at Northdale Superintendent's Academy are 94% African American, 3% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 1% White.

What district is Northdale Superintendent's Academy in?

East Baton Rouge Parish

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2025–26 LEAP test scoresJul 6, 2026

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