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Helix Legal Academy

339 Florida Street
Baton Rouge, LA 70801
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Bottom 50%
Serving 115 students in grades 6-8, Helix Legal 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% 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: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 115 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50% in LA
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Helix Legal Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:

School Overview

Helix Legal Academy's student population of 115 students has grown by 505% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 550% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
115 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Helix Legal 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 Helix Legal Academy is 0.04, 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)
#968 out of 1251 schools
(Bottom 50%)
≤20%
32%
≤20%
42%
≤20%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Helix Legal Academy and the public school average student teacher ratio of Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
11%
Black
98%
41%
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White
1%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.04
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Helix Legal 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
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Helix Legal Academy's ranking?
Helix Legal Academy is ranked #968 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Helix Legal Academy?
115 students attend Helix Legal Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Helix Legal Academy students are Black, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Helix Legal Academy?
Helix Legal Academy has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Helix Legal Academy offer ?
Helix Legal Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Helix Legal Academy part of?
Helix Legal Academy is part of East Baton Rouge Parish School District.
In what neighborhood is Helix Legal Academy located?
Helix Legal Academy is located in the Downtown neighborhood of Baton Rouge, LA. There are 1 other public schools located in Downtown.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 115 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

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