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Southwest Louisiana Charter Academy

1700 East Mcneese Street
Lake Charles, LA 70607
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Bottom 50%
Serving 848 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Southwest Louisiana Charter 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 11% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 18% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 848 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • : Bottom 50% in LA
  • : 11% (Btm 50%)
  • : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Southwest Louisiana Charter Academy's student population of 848 students has grown by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has grown by 43% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
848 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
53 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
Southwest Louisiana Charter Academy 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 Southwest Louisiana Charter Academy is 0.50, 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.
This School
State Level (LA)
#1097 out of 1251 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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11%
32%
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18%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Southwest Louisiana Charter 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.
11%
27%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Southwest Louisiana Charter 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
16:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
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Hispanic
23%
11%
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Black
67%
41%
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White
6%
41%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Louisiana.
0.50
This chart displays the diversity score of Southwest Louisiana Charter Academy 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
80%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Southwest Louisiana Charter 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
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Southwest Louisiana Charter Academy's ranking?
Southwest Louisiana Charter Academy is ranked #1097 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Southwest Louisiana Charter Academy often compared to?
Southwest Louisiana Charter Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Lake Charles Charter Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 18% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Southwest Louisiana Charter Academy?
848 students attend Southwest Louisiana Charter Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Southwest Louisiana Charter Academy students are Black, 23% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Southwest Louisiana Charter Academy?
Southwest Louisiana Charter Academy has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Southwest Louisiana Charter Academy offer ?
Southwest Louisiana Charter Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Southwest Louisiana Charter Academy part of?
Southwest Louisiana Charter Academy is part of Southwest Louisiana Charter Academy School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 848 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 11% (Btm 50%)
  • : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

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