Summary:
Lake Charles College Prep is the sole public charter high school serving grades 9-12 in the Lake Charles, Louisiana area. With a diverse student population of 574 students, the school faces academic and demographic challenges, including below-average standardized test scores and a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students.
Lake Charles College Prep has received a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger, ranking 211 out of 333 Louisiana high schools in the 2023-2024 school year. While the school's proficiency rates on the LEAP/End of Course exams are generally lower than the state averages, it has performed better than the state in English II (70% proficient vs. 66% state) and Biology (70% proficient vs. 62% state). However, the school's statewide ranking has declined from 267 out of 326 Louisiana high schools in 2021-2022 to 211 out of 333 in 2023-2024, indicating a relative decline in academic performance compared to other schools in the state.
The school's student population is predominantly African American (85.37%), which is significantly higher than the state's overall racial demographics. Additionally, 67.25% of students at Lake Charles College Prep qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic need among the student population. These demographic and economic challenges may be contributing factors to the school's academic performance and declining statewide ranking.
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