Edward J Sam Accelerated School of Lafayette

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Edward J Sam Accelerated School of Lafayette ranks 51 st of 333 Louisiana high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Edward J Sam Accelerated School of Lafayette is a public high school serving grades 7-12 in Lafayette, Louisiana, with a student population of 246. The school is part of the Lafayette Parish School District, which is ranked 29 out of 122 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

Edward J Sam Accelerated School of Lafayette has shown strong academic performance, particularly in English Language Arts (ELA) and Algebra I, where it outperforms the Lafayette Parish and Louisiana state averages. However, the school's performance in Mathematics is relatively lower. The school's student population is more racially diverse than nearby schools, with a higher percentage of African American students, and it has a higher percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds compared to the surrounding area. The school's student-teacher ratio is significantly higher than nearby schools, which may present challenges in providing personalized attention and support to students.

Despite these unique challenges, Edward J Sam Accelerated School of Lafayette has maintained a consistent 4-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating its academic excellence. While the school outperforms the state averages in several areas, it lags behind some of the nearby high-performing schools, such as David Thibodaux STEM Magnet Academy and Lafayette High School, in terms of overall academic achievement. The school's diverse student population and socioeconomic challenges present opportunities for further analysis and targeted interventions to support the success of all its students.

Detail:

Public 7-12

200 18th St.
Lafayette, LA 70501

(337) 521-7560

District: Lafayette Parish

SchoolDigger Rank:
51^st of 333 Louisiana High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,048

Student/teacher ratio: 16.6

Number of students: 177

Racial breakdown:

African American:

52.0%

White:

38.4%

Hispanic:

4.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 70.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Edward J Sam Accelerated School of Lafayette ranks better than 84.7% of high schools in Louisiana. It also ranks 4^th among 9 ranked high schools in the Lafayette Parish School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 79.25. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (52%), White (38.4%), Hispanic (4.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 70.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Edward J Sam Accelerated School of Lafayette is 16.6, which is the 4^th best among 9 high schools in the Lafayette Parish School District. (See more...)

Compare Edward J Sam Accelerated School of Lafayette employs 10.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Edward J Sam Accelerated School of Lafayette is $13,048, which is the 2^nd highest among 9 high schools in the Lafayette Parish School District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Edward J Sam Accelerated School of Lafayette:

SchoolDigger ranks Edward J Sam Accelerated School of Lafayette 51^st of 333 Louisiana public high schools. (See Edward J Sam Accelerated School of Lafayette in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

White students:

Lafayette Parish:

SchoolDigger ranks Lafayette Parish 29^th of 122 Louisiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Edward J Sam Accelerated School of Lafayette

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Rank History for all students at Edward J Sam Accelerated School of Lafayette

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	LA State Percentile
2019	17.07	265^th	313	15.3%
2021	31.93	216^th	322	32.9%
2022	22.35	258^th	326	20.9%
2023	57.77	140^th	321	56.4%
2024	79.25	51^st	333	84.7%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Edward J Sam Accelerated School of Lafayette

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	LA State Percentile
2019	21.34	243^rd	301	19.3%
2022	14.98	275^th	322	14.6%
2023	51.21	153^rd	321	52.3%
2024	80.41	39^th	328	88.1%

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Rank History for Female students at Edward J Sam Accelerated School of Lafayette

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	LA State Percentile
2019	4.94	279^th	292	4.5%
2021	20.51	234^th	288	18.8%
2022	20.77	253^rd	311	18.6%
2023	38.44	202^nd	308	34.4%
2024	71.12	77^th	308	75.0%

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Rank History for Male students at Edward J Sam Accelerated School of Lafayette

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	LA State Percentile
2019	8.29	270^th	291	7.2%
2021	40.50	179^th	292	38.7%
2023	52.45	156^th	306	49.0%

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Rank History for African American students at Edward J Sam Accelerated School of Lafayette

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	LA State Percentile
2019	3.06	229^th	233	1.7%
2021	23.49	192^nd	243	21.0%
2022	25.21	195^th	256	23.8%
2023	64.32	69^th	252	72.6%

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Rank History for White students at Edward J Sam Accelerated School of Lafayette

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	LA State Percentile
2019	3.22	242^nd	249	2.8%
2021	43.33	150^th	245	38.8%
2024	77.25	41^st	248	83.5%

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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 Edward J Sam Accelerated School of Lafayette

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2018	89	85	1	1	0	5	181
2019	77	51	0	3	2	4	137
2020	76	45	1	5	2	2	131
2021	58	54	0	4	1	3	120
2022	46	71	0	3	0	3	123
2023	104	123	2	10	2	5	246
2024	68	92	0	8	1	8	177

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 Edward J Sam Accelerated School of Lafayette

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2018	181	8.0	22.6	54.7
2019	137	5.0	27.4	46.7
2020	131	5.0	26.2	52.7
2021	120	5.0	24.0	65.8
2022	123	5.0	24.6	53.7
2023	246	4.6	52.7	72
2024	177	10.6	16.6	70.6

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 Edward J Sam Accelerated School of Lafayette

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2018	181	8.0	22.6	54.7
2019	137	5.0	27.4	46.7
2020	131	5.0	26.2	52.7
2021	120	5.0	24.0	65.8
2022	123	5.0	24.6	53.7
2023	246	4.6	52.7	72
2024	177	10.6	16.6	70.6

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 Edward J Sam Accelerated School of Lafayette

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$9,448
2019	$11,555
2020	$10,716
2021	$13,618
2022	$13,048

Data source: Louisiana Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Edward J Sam Accelerated School of Lafayette

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 265^th of 313 High schools	Ranks 140^th of 321 High schools	41.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Edward J Sam Accelerated School of Lafayette)	47	62	15%
End of Course Algebra I (Lafayette Parish)	70	74	4%
End of Course Algebra I (Louisiana)	67	64	3%
End of Course Geometry (Edward J Sam Accelerated School of Lafayette)	58	77	19%
End of Course Geometry (Lafayette Parish)	80	83	3%
End of Course Geometry (Louisiana)	68	61	7%
End of Course English II (Edward J Sam Accelerated School of Lafayette)	17	57	40%
End of Course English II (Lafayette Parish)	69	70	1%
End of Course English II (Louisiana)	69	67	2%
End of Course U.S. History (Edward J Sam Accelerated School of Lafayette)	27	48	21%
End of Course U.S. History (Lafayette Parish)	63	59	4%
End of Course U.S. History (Louisiana)	59	54	5%
End of Course English I (Edward J Sam Accelerated School of Lafayette)	56	92	36%
End of Course English I (Lafayette Parish)	67	72	5%
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	137	246	79.6%
African American	51	123	141.2%
American Indian	2	2
Asian	0	2
Hispanic	3	10	233.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	77	104	35.1%
Two or More Races	4	5	25%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	46.7%	72%	25.2%

Schools Near Edward J Sam Accelerated School of Lafayette

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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 8th 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
Edward J Sam Accelerated School of Lafayette	Public	7-12	200 18th St.	Lafayette	70501	Lafayette Parish	Lafayette Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(337) 521-7560	177	11	16.6	70.6%	68 (38.4%)	92 (52.0%)	8 (4.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (4.5%)	79.2	51^st of 333 public high schools	84.7%		57.8	140^th of 321 public high schools	56.4%	89			43.0	48.0			64.0	77.0	91.0		69.0	70.0	92.0	75.0	$13,048
W. D. & Mary Baker Smith Career Center	Public	8-12	200 18th Street	Lafayette	70501	Lafayette Parish	Lafayette Parish	No	No	No	No	(337) 521-7570	0	17	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
David Thibodaux STEM Magnet Academy	Public, Magnet	6-12	805 Teurlings Drive	Lafayette	70501	Lafayette Parish	Lafayette Parish	No	Yes	No	Yes	(337) 262-5962	1,366	67	20.4	41.7%	732 (53.6%)	484 (35.4%)	59 (4.3%)	40 (2.9%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	50 (3.7%)	89.1	14^th of 333 public high schools	95.8%		84.2	28^th of 321 public high schools	91.3%	14	90.0	91.0	76.0	87.0	90.0	90.0	91.0	91.0	95.0	87.0	85.0	79.0	93.0	84.0	$9,498
Northside High School	Public	9-12	301 Dunand Street	Lafayette	70501	Lafayette Parish	Lafayette Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(337) 521-7990	727	47	15.5	86.9%	18 (2.5%)	671 (92.3%)	28 (3.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (1.4%)	17.7	273^rd of 333 public high schools	18.0%		31.7	225^th of 321 public high schools	29.9%	48									44.0		51.0		33.0	40.0	$14,250
Early College Academy	Public, Magnet	9-12	320 Devalcourt Drive	Lafayette	70506	Lafayette Parish	Lafayette Parish	No	Yes	No	(n/a)	(337) 521-8956	260	8	33.4	32.7%	165 (63.5%)	52 (20.0%)	8 (3.1%)	15 (5.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (7.7%)	97	3^rd of 333 public high schools	99.1%		97	1^st of 321 public high schools	99.7%	2										100.0		100.0		99.0	$8,315
Lafayette High School	Public	9-12	3000 West Congress Street	Lafayette	70506	Lafayette Parish	Lafayette Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(337) 521-7980	1,862	103	18.0	48.8%	807 (43.3%)	668 (35.9%)	256 (13.7%)	69 (3.7%)	4 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	58 (3.1%)	71.6	78^th of 333 public high schools	76.6%		70.8	79^th of 321 public high schools	75.4%	1									73.0	77.0	76.0	72.0	74.0	67.0	$11,103
JCFA Lafayette	Public, Charter	9-12	1501 Ambassador Caffery Parkwa	Lafayette	70506	Lafayette Parish	JCFA Lafayette	Yes	No	No	Yes	(337) 703-4448	82	3	27.3	75.6%	32 (39.0%)	45 (54.9%)	3 (3.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.4%)								(n/a)												47.0			$15,991
O. Comeaux High School	Public	9-12	100 West Bluebird Drive	Lafayette	70508	Lafayette Parish	Lafayette Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(337) 521-7970	982	64	15.2	60.3%	419 (42.7%)	422 (43.0%)	73 (7.4%)	23 (2.3%)	5 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	40 (4.1%)	61.3	125^th of 333 public high schools	62.5%		56.8	146^th of 321 public high schools	54.5%	21									60.0	68.0	60.0	63.0	82.0	70.0	$11,375
Carencro High School	Public	9-12	721 West Butcher Switch Road	Lafayette	70507	Lafayette Parish	Lafayette Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(337) 521-7960	1,243	66	18.8	72.8%	297 (23.9%)	785 (63.2%)	129 (10.4%)	6 (0.5%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (2.0%)	41.8	204^th of 333 public high schools	38.7%		45	187^th of 321 public high schools	41.7%	17									50.0	60.0	66.0	57.0	55.0	47.0	$11,652
Acadiana High School	Public	9-12	315 Rue du Belier	Lafayette	70506	Lafayette Parish	Lafayette Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(337) 521-7950	1,835	95	19.4	57.5%	712 (38.8%)	660 (36.0%)	370 (20.2%)	30 (1.6%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	61 (3.3%)	49.4	179^th of 333 public high schools	46.2%		59.2	136^th of 321 public high schools	57.6%	43									55.0	66.0	69.0	55.0	56.0	61.0	$10,739

Frequently Asked Questions about Edward J Sam Accelerated School of Lafayette

Is Edward J Sam Accelerated School of Lafayette a good school?

Edward J Sam Accelerated School of Lafayette ranks 51^st of 333 Louisiana high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What district is Edward J Sam Accelerated School of Lafayette in?

Lafayette Parish

How many students attend Edward J Sam Accelerated School of Lafayette?

In the 2023-24 school year, 177 students attended Edward J Sam Accelerated School of Lafayette.

What is the racial makeup of Edward J Sam Accelerated School of Lafayette?

Students at Edward J Sam Accelerated School of Lafayette are 52% African American, 38% White, 5% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races.

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