Is Thrive Academy a good school?

Thrive Academy ranks 144 th of 333 Louisiana high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Thrive Academy?

In the 2023-24 school year, 188 students attended Thrive Academy.

What is the racial makeup of Thrive Academy?

Students at Thrive Academy are 79% African American, 9% Hispanic, 8% White, 4% Two or more races.

Thrive Academy

Summary:

Thrive Academy is a public high school in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, serving grades 7-12 with a student population of 157. It is part of the East Baton Rouge Parish district, which is ranked 37 out of 122 districts in Louisiana and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Thrive Academy stands out for its exceptional academic performance, particularly among its African American and economically disadvantaged students. The school outperforms the state average in several key areas, including English Language Arts proficiency (84% vs. 69% statewide), Geometry (68% vs. 58% statewide), and Biology (70% vs. 62% statewide). Notably, Thrive Academy's African American students and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds rank in the top 50 and top 90 schools in Louisiana, respectively, demonstrating the school's ability to effectively support and challenge its diverse student population. The school's low student-teacher ratio of 5.8 likely contributes to its academic success, allowing for more individualized attention and support.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Istrouma High School, Madison Preparatory Academy, and Port Allen High School, Thrive Academy stands out as a high-performing institution that is effectively serving a predominantly African American and economically disadvantaged student population. This makes Thrive Academy an interesting case study for understanding effective strategies for improving educational outcomes in challenging contexts.

Detail:

Public 7-12

2585 Brightside Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70820

(225) 367-6855

District: Thrive Academy

SchoolDigger Rank:
144^th of 333 Louisiana High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $50,152

Student/teacher ratio: 7.8

Number of students: 188

Racial breakdown:

African American:

78.7%

Hispanic:

8.5%

White:

8.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 94.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Thrive Academy is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 60.3. (See more...)

Compare Details Thrive Academy ranks better than 56.8% of high schools in Louisiana. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 57.39. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (78.7%), Hispanic (8.5%), White (8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 94.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Thrive Academy is 7.8. (See more...)

Compare Thrive Academy employs 24 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Thrive Academy is $50,152.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Thrive Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Thrive Academy 144^th of 333 Louisiana public high schools. (See Thrive Academy in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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SchoolDigger ranks Thrive Academy 37^th of 122 Louisiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all middle school students at Thrive Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	LA State Percentile
2019	11.97	400^th	449	10.9%
2021	18.27	377^th	459	17.9%
2022	68.48	143^rd	460	68.9%
2023	60.30	182^nd	465	60.9%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Thrive Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	LA State Percentile
2019	14.65	383^rd	430	10.9%
2021	22.63	359^th	455	21.1%
2022	76.51	81^st	458	82.3%
2023	69.38	119^th	459	74.1%

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Rank History for middle school Homeless students at Thrive Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	LA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	35.18	12^th	22	45.5%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at Thrive Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	LA State Percentile
2019	31.62	311^th	418	25.6%
2022	54.78	201^st	441	54.4%
2023	62.79	163^rd	444	63.3%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at Thrive Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	LA State Percentile
2019	10.97	386^th	418	7.7%
2021	19.94	360^th	442	18.6%
2022	39.46	267^th	442	39.6%

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Rank History for middle school African American students at Thrive Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	LA State Percentile
2019	22.96	276^th	338	18.3%
2021	25.89	271^st	352	23.0%
2022	55.47	138^th	360	61.7%
2023	62.22	105^th	360	70.8%

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Data source: test scores: Louisiana Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all high school students at Thrive Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	LA State Percentile
2019	19.54	259^th	313	17.3%
2021	12.88	276^th	322	14.3%
2022	37.64	203^rd	326	37.7%
2023	50.16	171^st	321	46.7%
2024	57.39	144^th	333	56.8%

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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Thrive Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	LA State Percentile
2019	24.82	230^th	301	23.6%
2021	16.32	247^th	285	13.3%
2022	54.50	139^th	322	56.8%
2023	57.59	128^th	321	60.1%
2024	64.91	90^th	328	72.6%

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Rank History for high school Homeless students at Thrive Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	LA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	65.31	5^th	17	70.6%

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Rank History for high school Female students at Thrive Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	LA State Percentile
2019	12.46	258^th	292	11.6%
2021	12.69	254^th	288	11.8%
2022	39.82	195^th	311	37.3%
2023	39.34	199^th	308	35.4%
2024	66.82	106^th	308	65.6%

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Rank History for high school Male students at Thrive Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	LA State Percentile
2019	25.73	220^th	291	24.4%
2021	10.68	259^th	292	11.3%
2022	23.42	239^th	301	20.6%
2023	64.45	106^th	306	65.4%
2024	53.14	148^th	315	53.0%

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Rank History for high school African American students at Thrive Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	LA State Percentile
2019	33.25	161^st	233	30.9%
2021	28.68	173^rd	243	28.8%
2022	65.20	61^st	256	76.2%
2023	62.41	73^rd	252	71.0%
2024	68.94	50^th	260	80.8%

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Data source: test scores: Louisiana Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Louisiana Dept of Education

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2018	3	155	0	0	0	0	0	158
2019	3	172	1	0	0	1	1	178
2020	7	164	1	0	0	1	0	173
2021	6	170	1	0	0	0	3	180
2022	10	160	0	7	0	0	10	187
2023	14	125	0	8	1	0	9	157
2024	15	148	0	16	1	0	8	188

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Thrive Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2018	158	20.0	7.9	73.4
2019	178	18.9	9.3	78.7
2020	173	20.1	8.6	70.5
2021	180	19.1	9.4	100
2022	187	19.6	9.5	88.8
2023	157	26.8	5.8	95.5
2024	188	24.0	7.8	94.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Thrive Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2018	158	20.0	7.9	73.4
2019	178	18.9	9.3	78.7
2020	173	20.1	8.6	70.5
2021	180	19.1	9.4	100
2022	187	19.6	9.5	88.8
2023	157	26.8	5.8	95.5
2024	188	24.0	7.8	94.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Thrive Academy

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$29,346
2019	$35,329
2020	$44,828
2021	$42,960
2022	$50,152

Data source: Louisiana Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Thrive Academy

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 400^th of 449 Middle schools	Ranks 182^nd of 465 Middle schools	49.9%
Ranks 259^th of 313 High schools	Ranks 171^st of 321 High schools	29.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Thrive Academy)	54	70	16%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Louisiana)	72	69	3%
7th Grade Social Studies (Thrive Academy)	28	70	42%
7th Grade Social Studies (Louisiana)	55	51	4%
8th Grade Mathematics (Thrive Academy)	32	54	22%
8th Grade Mathematics (Louisiana)	53	47	6%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Thrive Academy)	47	73	26%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Louisiana)	71	70	1%
8th Grade Social Studies (Thrive Academy)	53	58	5%
8th Grade Social Studies (Louisiana)	64	53	11%
End of Course Algebra I (Thrive Academy)	53	67	14%
End of Course Algebra I (Louisiana)	67	64	3%
End of Course Geometry (Thrive Academy)	25	70	45%
End of Course Geometry (Louisiana)	68	61	7%
End of Course English II (Thrive Academy)	54	52	2%
End of Course English II (Louisiana)	69	67	2%
End of Course U.S. History (Thrive Academy)	19	55	36%
End of Course U.S. History (Louisiana)	59	54	5%
End of Course English I (Thrive Academy)	65	65
End of Course English I (Louisiana)	71	67	4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	178	157	11.8%
African American	172	125	27.3%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	0	8
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	3	14	366.7%
Two or More Races	1	9	800%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	78.7%	95.5%	16.9%

Schools Near Thrive Academy

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				LEAP Mathematics (2024)		LEAP English Language Arts (2024)		LEAP Algebra I (2024)	LEAP Geometry (2024)	LEAP English II (2024)	LEAP U.S. History (2024)	LEAP English I (2024)	LEAP Biology (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	LEAP Mathematics 7th Grade	LEAP Mathematics All Grades	LEAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	LEAP English Language Arts All Grades	LEAP Algebra I End of Course	LEAP Geometry End of Course	LEAP English II End of Course	LEAP U.S. History End of Course	LEAP English I End of Course	LEAP Biology End of Course	Total
Thrive Academy	Public	7-12	2585 Brightside Drive	Baton Rouge	70820	East Baton Rouge Parish	Thrive Academy	No	No	No	Yes	(225) 367-6855	188	24	7.8	94.7%	15 (8.0%)	148 (78.7%)	16 (8.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (4.3%)	57.4	144^th of 333 public high schools	56.8%		50.2	171^st of 321 public high schools	46.7%	27	61.0	61.0	77.0	84.0	48.0	68.0	79.0	49.0	74.0	70.0	$50,152
Liberty High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	1105 Lee Drive	Baton Rouge	70808	East Baton Rouge Parish	East Baton Rouge Parish	No	Yes	No	Yes	(225) 924-9406	1,241	84	14.8	48.8%	155 (12.5%)	942 (75.9%)	97 (7.8%)	26 (2.1%)	2 (0.2%)	5 (0.4%)	14 (1.1%)	81.2	46^th of 333 public high schools	86.2%		85.9	20^th of 321 public high schools	93.8%	26					73.0	69.0	95.0	76.0	93.0		$13,350
McKinley Senior High School	Public	9-12	800 East Mckinley	Baton Rouge	70802	East Baton Rouge Parish	East Baton Rouge Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(225) 344-7696	827	62	13.3	62.8%	25 (3.0%)	623 (75.3%)	164 (19.8%)	8 (1.0%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	5 (0.6%)	11.8	288^th of 333 public high schools	13.5%		9.2	289^th of 321 public high schools	10.0%	1					25.0		41.0	38.0	43.0	32.0	$15,712
Brusly High School	Public	9-12	658 North Vaughn Drive	Brusly	70719	West Baton Rouge Parish	West Baton Rouge Parish	No	No	No	No	(225) 749-2815	770	52	14.8	72.2%	367 (47.7%)	339 (44.0%)	43 (5.6%)	4 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (2.2%)	65.6	113^th of 333 public high schools	66.1%		71.6	75^th of 321 public high schools	76.6%	38					76.0	68.0	66.0	67.0	72.0	68.0	$15,319
Helix Mentorship STEAM Academy	Public, Charter	9-12	339 Florida Street	Baton Rouge	70801	East Baton Rouge Parish	East Baton Rouge Parish	Yes	No	No	Yes	(225) 346-5180	522	38	13.6	84.7%	9 (1.7%)	498 (95.4%)	11 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	2 (0.4%)	11.5	289^th of 333 public high schools	13.2%		14.5	269^th of 321 public high schools	16.2%	20					24.0		42.0		40.0	40.0	$13,033
Baton Rouge Magnet High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	2825 Government St	Baton Rouge	70806	East Baton Rouge Parish	East Baton Rouge Parish	No	Yes	No	No	(225) 383-0520	1,602	93	17.2	20.8%	645 (40.3%)	431 (26.9%)	148 (9.2%)	341 (21.3%)	6 (0.4%)	10 (0.6%)	21 (1.3%)	96.5	5^th of 333 public high schools	98.5%					(n/a)							99.0		100.0	99.0	$12,355
Capitol High School	Public	9-12	1000 North 23rd Street	Baton Rouge	70802	East Baton Rouge Parish	East Baton Rouge Parish	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(225) 239-7506	259	26	9.9	83.4%	1 (0.4%)	255 (98.5%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.8%)	3.4	320^th of 333 public high schools	3.9%					(n/a)						13.0	25.0	18.0	32.0	23.0
Madison Preparatory Academy	Public, Charter	9-12	1555 Madison Avenue	Baton Rouge	70802	East Baton Rouge Parish	Community School for Apprenticeship Learning Inc.	Yes	No	No	Yes	(225) 636-5863	590	38	15.5	68.5%	1 (0.2%)	582 (98.6%)	4 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.5%)	61.5	124^th of 333 public high schools	62.8%		61.6	128^th of 321 public high schools	60.1%	4						56.0	79.0	53.0	80.0	65.0	$12,587
Port Allen High School	Public	9-12	3553 Rosedale Road	Port Allen	70767	West Baton Rouge Parish	West Baton Rouge Parish	No	No	No	No	(225) 383-1107	468	46	10.1	90.4%	105 (22.4%)	309 (66.0%)	46 (9.8%)	2 (0.4%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.6%)	38.9	209^th of 333 public high schools	37.2%		47.6	179^th of 321 public high schools	44.2%	30					43.0	48.0	54.0	52.0	43.0	84.0	$19,088
Collegiate Baton Rouge	Public, Charter	9-12	282 Lobdell Blvd	Baton Rouge	70806	East Baton Rouge Parish	Collegiate Baton Rouge	Yes	No	No	Yes	(225) 892-6962	515	39	13.3	92.6%	7 (1.4%)	481 (93.4%)	19 (3.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.4%)	24.2	259^th of 333 public high schools	22.2%		17.9	264^th of 321 public high schools	17.8%	5					49.0	28.0	49.0		56.0		$17,697

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