Summary:
The Collegiate Baton Rouge area has only one high school, Collegiate Baton Rouge, a public charter school serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 476 students. This school has a predominantly African American student population (93.07%) and a very high percentage of students (91.81%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating significant economic disadvantage among the student body.
Academically, Collegiate Baton Rouge has consistently underperformed compared to state averages, with proficiency rates on LEAP/EOC exams that are significantly lower than the Louisiana state averages. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates were 49% in Algebra I (vs. 62% statewide), 28% in Geometry (vs. 58% statewide), and 49% in English II (vs. 66% statewide). This suggests a need for academic improvement and targeted interventions to support student learning.
The lack of racial diversity at Collegiate Baton Rouge, with over 93% of students identifying as African American, may limit the school's ability to provide a diverse and inclusive learning environment. Additionally, the school's high poverty levels, as evidenced by the high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, highlight the need for additional resources and support to address the unique challenges faced by economically disadvantaged students in the Collegiate Baton Rouge community.
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