Serving 499 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Bayou Community Academy Charter School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 72% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 81% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 499 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 72% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 81% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 66% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bayou Community Academy Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Bayou Community Academy Charter School's student population of 499 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
499 students
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Year Founded
2020
Colors
Blue and Gold
School Calendar
School Rankings
Bayou Community Academy Charter School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,244 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bayou Community Academy Charter School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#34 out of 1244 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
2%
11%
Black
14%
42%
White
71%
41%
Two or more races
10%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)4.6%
21%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
61%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bayou Community Academy Charter School's ranking?
Bayou Community Academy Charter School is ranked #34 out of 1,244 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Louisiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
72% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 81% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Bayou Community Academy Charter School?
499 students attend Bayou Community Academy Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Bayou Community Academy Charter School students are White, 14% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bayou Community Academy Charter School?
Bayou Community Academy Charter School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does Bayou Community Academy Charter School offer ?
Bayou Community Academy Charter School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bayou Community Academy Charter School part of?
Bayou Community Academy Charter School is part of Lafourche Parish School District.
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