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Early College Academy

320 Devalcourt Drive
Lafayette, LA 70506
10/
10
Top 5%
Serving 245 students in grades 9-12, Early College Academy ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥90% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥90% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 58% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 245 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 27:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 35%
  • : ≥95% (Top 5% in LA)
  • : Top 5%
  • : ≥90% (Top 1%)
  • : ≥90% (Top 5%)
  • : 80-89% (Top 1%)
  • 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

Early College Academy 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
Early College Academy's student population of 245 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
245 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
9 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
Early College Academy 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 Early College Academy is 0.53, 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)
#16 out of 1251 schools
(Top 5%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Early College Academy, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥90%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Early College Academy 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.
≥90%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Early College Academy 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.
80-89%
27%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Early College Academy 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
27:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
2%
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Hispanic
3%
11%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Early College Academy and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
20%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Early College Academy and the percentage of Black public school students in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
65%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Early College Academy 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
7%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Early College Academy 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 Early College Academy.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Louisiana.
0.53
This chart displays the diversity score of Early College Academy and the public school average diversity score of Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
≥95%
83%
This chart displays graduation rate of Early College Academy and public school graduation rate of Louisiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
58%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Early College Academy 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
5%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Early College Academy 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 Early College Academy's ranking?
Early College Academy is ranked #16 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Early College Academy often compared to?
Early College Academyis often viewed alongside schools like David Thibodaux Stem Magnet Academy, Lafayette High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥90% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while ≥90% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Early College Academy?
The graduation rate of Early College Academy is 95%, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 83%.
How many students attend Early College Academy?
245 students attend Early College Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Early College Academy students are White, 20% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Early College Academy?
Early College Academy has a student ration of 27:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Early College Academy offer ?
Early College Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Early College Academy part of?
Early College Academy is part of Lafayette Parish School District.

School Reviews
4   3/30/2020
The ECA offers a unique environment for students to explore their creative and intellectual passions. Administrative support and involved parents provide a support network for all to learn more.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 245 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 27:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 35%
  • : ≥95% (Top 5%)
  • : Top 5%
  • : ≥90% (Top 1%)
  • : ≥90% (Top 5%)
  • : 80-89% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

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