Serving 127 students in grades 6-8, Helix Legal Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 127 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Helix Legal Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Helix Legal Academy's student population of 127 students has grown by 568% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 700% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
127 students
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Rankings
Helix Legal Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,244 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Helix Legal Academy is 0.04, 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
#1160 out of 1244 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
13:1
Hispanic
1%
11%
Black
98%
42%
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)11%
21%
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
61%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Helix Legal Academy's ranking?
Helix Legal Academy is ranked #1160 out of 1,244 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Helix Legal Academy?
127 students attend Helix Legal Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Helix Legal Academy students are Black, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Helix Legal Academy?
Helix Legal Academy has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does Helix Legal Academy offer ?
Helix Legal Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Helix Legal Academy part of?
Helix Legal Academy is part of East Baton Rouge Parish School District.
In what neighborhood is Helix Legal Academy located?
Helix Legal Academy is located in the Downtown neighborhood of Baton Rouge, LA.
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