Summary:
The 70820 zip code area of Baton Rouge, Louisiana is home to 5 schools, including 1 elementary school, 1 high school, and 3 alternative schools. These schools serve a diverse student population, with high rates of economic disadvantage as evidenced by the free/reduced lunch rates ranging from 56.63% to 94.68%.
Among the standout schools in the area is Thrive Academy, a public high school serving grades 7-12 with a relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 83.2% and a low dropout rate of 3.3%. Thrive Academy's test scores are generally higher than the state averages, particularly in English Language Arts. The school also has a low student-teacher ratio of 7.8, which may contribute to its academic performance. In contrast, the IDEA Innovation school has lower test scores compared to the state and East Baton Rouge Parish district averages.
The Louisiana School for the Deaf and Louisiana School for the Visually Impaired are alternative schools that serve students with specific needs, providing specialized education. These schools have very low student-teacher ratios (3.1 and 2.2, respectively) to support their unique student populations. While their overall test scores are lower than the state averages, this is not unexpected given the challenges faced by their students. Across all schools in the area, high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 24.6% to 24.6%, present a significant challenge that may require targeted interventions.
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