Helix Mentorship STEAM Academy

Summary:

Helix Mentorship STEAM Academy is a public charter high school in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, serving 406 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the East Baton Rouge Parish school district, which is ranked 77 out of 122 districts in Louisiana and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Helix Mentorship STEAM Academy has several key characteristics that set it apart from nearby schools. The school has a significantly higher percentage of African American students (97.29%) compared to surrounding schools, which have more diverse racial compositions. Academically, the school consistently underperforms the district and state averages in standardized test scores, with proficiency rates in Algebra I (24%), English II (42%), and Biology (40%) that are significantly lower than the district and state. As a result, Helix Mentorship STEAM Academy has consistently ranked in the bottom third of Louisiana high schools, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. This poor performance extends to the school's student subgroups, such as female students, male students, African American students, special education students, and low socioeconomic status students, all of whom perform significantly worse than their counterparts in the state.

In contrast, nearby schools like Liberty High School, Baton Rouge Magnet High School, and Thrive Academy demonstrate significantly higher academic performance and rankings. For example, Liberty High School ranked 46th out of 333 Louisiana high schools in 2023-2024, with proficiency rates in Algebra I (73%), Geometry (69%), and English II (95%) far exceeding Helix Mentorship STEAM Academy's performance. While the school's STEAM focus and mentorship program may provide opportunities for improvement, addressing the underlying factors, such as socioeconomic status and targeted academic support, will be crucial in helping Helix Mentorship STEAM Academy achieve better outcomes for its students.

Detail:

Public, Charter 9-12

339 Florida Street
Baton Rouge, LA 70801

(225) 346-5180

District: East Baton Rouge Parish

SchoolDigger Rank:
289^th of 333 Louisiana High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,033

Student/teacher ratio: 13.8

Number of students: 406

Racial breakdown:

African American:

97.3%

Hispanic:

1.2%

White:

0.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 86%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Helix Mentorship STEAM Academy ranks worse than 86.8% of high schools in Louisiana. It also ranks 6^th among 13 ranked high schools in the East Baton Rouge Parish School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 11.46. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (97.3%), Hispanic (1.2%), White (0.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 86% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Helix Mentorship STEAM Academy is 13.8, which is the 5^th best among 13 high schools in the East Baton Rouge Parish School District. (See more...)

Compare Helix Mentorship STEAM Academy employs 29.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Helix Mentorship STEAM Academy is $13,033. 11 high schools in the East Baton Rouge Parish School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Helix Mentorship STEAM Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Helix Mentorship STEAM Academy 289^th of 333 Louisiana public high schools. (See Helix Mentorship STEAM Academy in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Low Socio Economic Status students:

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Male students:

African American students:

East Baton Rouge Parish:

SchoolDigger ranks East Baton Rouge Parish 77^th of 122 Louisiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Helix Mentorship STEAM Academy

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Rank History for all students at Helix Mentorship STEAM Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	LA State Percentile
2012	41.26	223^rd	310	28.1%
2013	48.60	200^th	312	35.9%
2014	45.56	212^th	309	31.4%
2015	43.52	221^st	312	29.2%
2016	53.98	170^th	297	42.8%
2017	48.85	195^th	297	34.3%
2018	14.61	262^nd	302	13.2%
2019	19.50	260^th	313	16.9%
2021	27.71	232^nd	322	28.0%
2022	9.33	290^th	326	11.0%
2023	14.46	269^th	321	16.2%
2024	11.46	289^th	333	13.2%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Helix Mentorship STEAM Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	LA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	19.17	141^st	165	14.5%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Helix Mentorship STEAM Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	LA State Percentile
2019	21.33	244^th	301	18.9%
2021	31.67	204^th	285	28.4%
2022	11.56	286^th	322	11.2%
2023	16.86	266^th	321	17.1%
2024	15.61	279^th	328	14.9%

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Rank History for Female students at Helix Mentorship STEAM Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	LA State Percentile
2019	13.23	257^th	292	12.0%
2021	27.67	215^th	288	25.3%
2022	10.00	284^th	311	8.7%
2023	21.64	253^rd	308	17.9%
2024	8.52	281^st	308	8.8%

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Rank History for Male students at Helix Mentorship STEAM Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	LA State Percentile
2019	24.41	222^nd	291	23.7%
2021	23.12	227^th	292	22.3%
2022	11.42	269^th	301	10.6%
2023	13.10	261^st	306	14.7%
2024	19.21	258^th	315	18.1%

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Rank History for African American students at Helix Mentorship STEAM Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	LA State Percentile
2019	35.70	150^th	233	35.6%
2021	47.65	116^th	243	52.3%
2022	21.12	209^th	256	18.4%
2023	26.35	184^th	252	27.0%
2024	23.14	204^th	260	21.5%

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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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Enrollment information for Helix Mentorship STEAM Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2011	15	119	2	0	0	0	136
2012	10	175	2	4	0	0	191
2013	13	230	1	6	0	1	251
2014	16	236	3	10	0	0	265
2015	9	210	0	8	0	0	227
2016	15	467	1	10	0	0	493
2017	13	559	0	14	0	2	588
2018	6	508	0	13	0	2	529
2019	6	519	0	10	0	3	538
2020	8	521	1	8	0	0	538
2021	7	447	0	9	0	1	464
2022	4	415	0	4	0	2	425
2023	3	395	0	5	1	2	406

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

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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 Helix Mentorship STEAM Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2011	136	n/a	n/a	38.2
2012	191	2.0	93.1	83.8
2013	251	9.4	26.5	89.2
2014	265	11.4	23.1	79.2
2015	227	16.0	14.1	89
2016	493	38.0	12.9	87.4
2017	588	38.7	15.1	89.5
2018	529	29.8	17.7	87.3
2019	538	36.0	14.9	0.6
2020	538	34.0	15.8	50
2021	464	27.0	17.1	57.5
2022	425	31.0	13.7	64
2023	406	29.3	13.8	86

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 Helix Mentorship STEAM Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2011	136	n/a	n/a	38.2
2012	191	2.0	93.1	83.8
2013	251	9.4	26.5	89.2
2014	265	11.4	23.1	79.2
2015	227	16.0	14.1	89
2016	493	38.0	12.9	87.4
2017	588	38.7	15.1	89.5
2018	529	29.8	17.7	87.3
2019	538	36.0	14.9	0.6
2020	538	34.0	15.8	50
2021	464	27.0	17.1	57.5
2022	425	31.0	13.7	64
2023	406	29.3	13.8	86

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 Helix Mentorship STEAM Academy

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2017	$12,361
2018	$14,230
2019	$13,266
2020	$14,450
2021	$15,761
2022	$13,033

Data source: Louisiana Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Helix Mentorship STEAM Academy

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 260^th of 313 High schools	Ranks 269^th of 321 High schools	0.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Helix Mentorship STEAM Academy)	46	31	15%
End of Course Algebra I (East Baton Rouge Parish)	54	43	11%
End of Course Algebra I (Louisiana)	67	64	3%
End of Course English II (Helix Mentorship STEAM Academy)	44	48	4%
End of Course English II (East Baton Rouge Parish)	57	57
End of Course English II (Louisiana)	69	67	2%
End of Course U.S. History (Helix Mentorship STEAM Academy)	42	33	9%
End of Course U.S. History (East Baton Rouge Parish)	50	45	5%
End of Course U.S. History (Louisiana)	59	54	5%
End of Course English I (Helix Mentorship STEAM Academy)	59	51	8%
End of Course English I (East Baton Rouge Parish)	60	53	7%
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	538	406	24.5%
African American	519	395	23.9%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	10	5	50%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	6	3	50%
Two or More Races	3	2	33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	0.6%	86%	85.4%

Schools Near Helix Mentorship STEAM 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 6th Grade	LEAP Mathematics 7th Grade	LEAP Mathematics All Grades	LEAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	LEAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	LEAP English Language Arts 8th 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
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	406	29	13.8	86.0%	3 (0.7%)	395 (97.3%)	5 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.5%)	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
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	581	36	16.0	74.5%	3 (0.5%)	571 (98.3%)	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
Capitol High School	Public	9-12	1000 North 23rd Street	Baton Rouge	70802	East Baton Rouge Parish	East Baton Rouge Parish	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(225) 239-7506	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	3.4	320^th of 333 public high schools	3.9%					(n/a)									13.0	25.0	18.0	32.0	23.0
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	1,582	80	19.6	33.3%	662 (41.8%)	431 (27.2%)	130 (8.2%)	328 (20.7%)	6 (0.4%)	7 (0.4%)	18 (1.1%)	96.5	5^th of 333 public high schools	98.5%					(n/a)										99.0		100.0	99.0	$12,355
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	920	45	20.2	70.7%	39 (4.2%)	684 (74.3%)	186 (20.2%)	7 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.4%)	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
Istrouma High School	Public, Magnet	6-12	3730 Winbourne	Baton Rouge	70805	East Baton Rouge Parish	East Baton Rouge Parish	No	Yes	No	Yes	(225) 636-2686	662	54	12.3	89.3%	5 (0.8%)	630 (95.2%)	24 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.5%)	3.5	319^th of 333 public high schools	4.2%		3.8	307^th of 321 public high schools	4.4%	12	41.0	50.0		72.0	72.0	68.0	71.0		16.0	25.0		30.0	21.0	$16,832
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	1,208	66	18.1	59.9%	125 (10.3%)	925 (76.6%)	104 (8.6%)	31 (2.6%)	2 (0.2%)	3 (0.2%)	18 (1.5%)	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
Arlington Preparatory Academy	Public	6-12	6125 Winbourne Avenue	Baton Rouge	70805	East Baton Rouge Parish	East Baton Rouge Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(225) 766-8188	100	11	9.2	59.0%	10 (10.0%)	82 (82.0%)	4 (4.0%)	3 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.0%)	2	325^th of 333 public high schools	2.4%					(n/a)									10.0	20.0			20.0	$47,029
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	457	37	12.2	84.2%	103 (22.5%)	308 (67.4%)	37 (8.1%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.1%)	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
Thrive Academy	Public	7-12	2585 Brightside Drive	Baton Rouge	70820	East Baton Rouge Parish	Thrive Academy	No	No	No	Yes	(225) 367-6855	157	27	5.8	95.5%	14 (8.9%)	125 (79.6%)	8 (5.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (5.7%)	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

Frequently Asked Questions about Helix Mentorship STEAM Academy

How many students attend Helix Mentorship STEAM Academy?

In the 2022-23 school year, 406 students attended Helix Mentorship STEAM Academy.

What is the racial makeup of Helix Mentorship STEAM Academy?

Students at Helix Mentorship STEAM Academy are 97% African American, 1% Hispanic.

Is Helix Mentorship STEAM Academy a good school?

Helix Mentorship STEAM Academy ranks in the bottom 13.2% of Louisiana high schools.

What district is Helix Mentorship STEAM Academy in?

East Baton Rouge Parish

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