Summary:
The 70801 zip code area of Baton Rouge, Louisiana is home to two struggling schools: Helix Mentorship STEAM Academy, a high school, and Helix Legal Academy, a middle school. Both schools perform significantly below the East Baton Rouge Parish and state averages on key metrics, including school performance rankings, graduation and dropout rates, test scores, and free/reduced lunch rates.
Helix Mentorship STEAM Academy is ranked in the bottom 10% of Louisiana high schools, with a 0-1 star rating from SchoolDigger, while Helix Legal Academy is ranked in the bottom 2% of Louisiana middle schools, with a 0 star rating. Both schools have graduation rates below the state average and dropout rates higher than the state average. On standardized tests, the schools perform significantly worse than their district and state counterparts across all subject areas, with proficiency rates as low as 24% in Algebra I compared to 63% statewide.
The high poverty levels at these schools, with over 84% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, suggest broader socioeconomic challenges in the 70801 zip code area that may be impacting student learning and achievement. While the relatively low student-teacher ratios at both schools could be a positive factor, it does not appear to be enough to overcome the other performance challenges. Overall, the data indicates a need for significant interventions and support to improve student outcomes in this community.
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