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Foundation Preparatory Academy School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public school serving 222 students in Foundation Preparatory Academy School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School in Foundation Preparatory Academy School District have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public school average of 59% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (LA)
# Schools
1 School
1,331 Schools
# Students
222 Students
708,663 Students
# Teachers
18 Teachers
48,945 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Foundation Preparatory Academy School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 177 school districts in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#160 out of 187 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
27%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.50
0.65
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
37%
11%
% Black
60%
41%
% White
2%
41%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,640 is higher than the state median of $15,176. The school district revenue/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,356 is higher than the state median of $14,514. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$10,755 MM
Spending
$3 MM
$10,286 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,640
$15,176
Spending / Student
$15,356
$14,514
Best Foundation Preparatory Academy School District ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Foundation Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3121 St. Bernard Ave.
New Orleans, LA 70130
(504) 434-0521
New Orleans, LA 70130
(504) 434-0521
Gr: K-8 | 222 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Foundation Preparatory Academy School District?
Foundation Preparatory Academy School District manages 1 public schools serving 222 students.
What is the rank of Foundation Preparatory Academy School District?
Foundation Preparatory Academy School District is ranked #158 out of 177 school districts in Louisiana (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Louisiana school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Foundation Preparatory Academy School District?
60% of Foundation Preparatory Academy School District students are Black, 37% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Foundation Preparatory Academy School District?
Foundation Preparatory Academy School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What is Foundation Preparatory Academy School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,356 is higher than the state median of $14,514. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
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