Serving 262 students in grades 9-12, Mentorship Academy Of Science & Technology ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 40-49% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 61%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 75-79% (which was higher than the Louisiana state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 97% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
262 students
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)40-49%
61%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)75-79%
70%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
1%
11%
Black
95%
41%
White
3%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(13-14)70-79%
77%
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 61% LA state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mentorship Academy Of Science & Technology?
The graduation rate of Mentorship Academy Of Science & Technology is 70-79%, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 77%.
How many students attend Mentorship Academy Of Science & Technology?
262 students attend Mentorship Academy Of Science & Technology.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Mentorship Academy Of Science & Technology students are Black, 3% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mentorship Academy Of Science & Technology?
Mentorship Academy Of Science & Technology has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mentorship Academy Of Science & Technology offer ?
Mentorship Academy Of Science & Technology offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Mentorship Academy Of Science & Technology part of?
Mentorship Academy Of Science & Technology is part of East Baton Rouge Parish School District.
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