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Louisiana State Penitentiary

17544 Tunica Trace
Angola, LA 70712
The Louisiana State Penitentiary is a maximum-security prison farm in Louisiana operated by the Louisiana Department of ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Safety & Corrections.
Louisiana State Penitentiary serves 1 students in grades 10-12. 

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • Grades: 10-12
  • Enrollment: 1 students
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Louisiana State Penitentiary's student population of 1 students has declined by 80% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1 student
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers (15-16)
1 teacher

School Rankings

The diversity score of Louisiana State Penitentiary is 0.00, 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)
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
11%
Black
100%
41%
White
n/a
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.00
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
8%
7%
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

How many students attend Louisiana State Penitentiary?
1 students attend Louisiana State Penitentiary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Louisiana State Penitentiary students are Black.
What grades does Louisiana State Penitentiary offer ?
Louisiana State Penitentiary offers enrollment in grades 10-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Louisiana State Penitentiary part of?
Louisiana State Penitentiary is part of Special School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • Grades: 10-12
  • Enrollment: 1 students
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

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