Advantage Charter Academy

Advantage Charter Academy is the sole public charter school serving grades K-8 in Baker, Louisiana. This high-performing school consistently outperforms the state average on standardized tests, particularly in mathematics, despite serving a predominantly African American and economically disadvantaged student population.

Advantage Charter Academy stands out for its strong academic performance, with proficiency rates of 71% in mathematics and 72% in English language arts, compared to the state averages of 59% and 69%, respectively. The school's 3-star rating and statewide ranking between 356 and 368 out of 675-730 Louisiana elementary schools further demonstrate its academic excellence. Additionally, the school's racial diversity, with small percentages of White, Hispanic, and Asian students, is noteworthy.

While Advantage Charter Academy faces challenges related to its high percentage of economically disadvantaged students (94.89% qualify for free or reduced-price lunch), the school's ability to consistently outperform the state average is commendable. However, there are areas, such as 3rd grade mathematics and 4th grade English language arts, where the school's proficiency rates are lower than the state average, suggesting potential opportunities for improvement.