Serving 260 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 33:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 260 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 33:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in LA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: ≥90% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥90% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Early College Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Community Size
School Overview
Early College Academy's student population of 260 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
260 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
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 0.56, 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
#16 out of 1251 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
33:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
6%
2%
Hispanic
3%
11%
Black
20%
41%
White
63%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
83%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
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?
260 students attend Early College Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Early College Academy students are White, 20% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% 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 33:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Early College Academy offer ?
Early College Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Early College Academy part of?
Early College Academy is part of Lafayette Parish School District.
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