Serving 1,087 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Young Audiences Charter School 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 12% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% 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: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 1,087 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Young Audiences Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Young Audiences Charter School's student population of 1,087 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 63 teachers has grown by 36% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
1,087 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
63 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Young Audiences Charter School 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 Young Audiences Charter School is 0.50, 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
#996 out of 1251 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
18%
11%
Black
68%
41%
White
11%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Young Audiences Charter School's ranking?
Young Audiences Charter School is ranked #996 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Young Audiences Charter School often compared to?
Young Audiences Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Young Audiences At Crocker Elementary School, Travis Hill School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Young Audiences Charter School?
1,087 students attend Young Audiences Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Young Audiences Charter School students are Black, 18% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Young Audiences Charter School?
Young Audiences Charter School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Young Audiences Charter School offer ?
Young Audiences Charter School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Young Audiences Charter School part of?
Young Audiences Charter School is part of Jefferson Parish School District.
School Reviews
3 6/8/2021
Best ever they help your kids 1 on 1 and make them better kids overall. They also have very good sports programs.
1 3/24/2020
So unorganized and not clean at all. Teachers and staff are very unprofessional. I would give it no stars.
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