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Bayou Community Academy Charter School

800 East Seventh Street
Thibodaux, LA 70301
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 5%
Serving 515 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 69% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 32%). 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 18:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 58% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 515 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 27%
  • : Top 5% in LA
  • : 69% (Top 5%)
  • : 81% (Top 5%)
  • : 66% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Bayou Community Academy Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Bayou Community Academy Charter School's student population of 515 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
515 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Bayou Community Academy Charter School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,251 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bayou Community Academy Charter School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (LA)
#37 out of 1251 schools
(Top 5%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Bayou Community Academy Charter School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
69%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Bayou Community Academy Charter School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
81%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Bayou Community Academy Charter School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Louisiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
66%
27%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Bayou Community Academy Charter School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
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American Indian
2%
1%
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Asian
2%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Bayou Community Academy Charter School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
3%
11%
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Black
12%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Bayou Community Academy Charter School and the percentage of Black public school students in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
73%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Bayou Community Academy Charter School and the percentage of White public school students in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Bayou Community Academy Charter School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Bayou Community Academy Charter School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Louisiana.
0.45
This chart displays the diversity score of Bayou Community Academy Charter School and the public school average diversity score of Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
58%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Bayou Community Academy Charter School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Bayou Community Academy Charter School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bayou Community Academy Charter School's ranking?
Bayou Community Academy Charter School is ranked #37 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Bayou Community Academy Charter School often compared to?
Bayou Community Academy Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like East Thibodaux Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% 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?
515 students attend Bayou Community Academy Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Bayou Community Academy Charter School students are White, 12% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% 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 18:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Bayou Community Academy Charter School offer ?
Bayou Community Academy Charter School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Bayou Community Academy Charter School part of?
Bayou Community Academy Charter School is part of Lafourche Parish School District.

School Reviews
4   9/24/2020
This school is free from and all but my kid comes home almost every day complaining about bullying. She has done this since 3rd grade and she is now in 5th. This school does have some bullies!
- Posted by Parent - Allyson

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 515 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 27%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 69% (Top 5%)
  • : 81% (Top 5%)
  • : 66% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

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