Serving 875 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Dorothy Height Charter School 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 8% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 19% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Dorothy Height Charter School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,251 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dorothy Height Charter School is 0.35, 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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
8% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Dorothy Height Charter School?
875 students attend Dorothy Height Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Dorothy Height Charter School students are Black, 20% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dorothy Height Charter School?
Dorothy Height Charter School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Dorothy Height Charter School offer ?
Dorothy Height Charter School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Dorothy Height Charter School part of?
Great School, teachers and administration really care. This school is by far the best. My kids have been in this school for the last 3 to 4 years. Before attending this school my son was struggling in every subject now his is killing it. They take the time out to make sure each and every child understands.
- Posted by Parent - Jennifer Washington
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