Summary:
Red River Charter Academy is the sole high school serving grades 6-12 in the Mansura, Louisiana area. With a total enrollment of 177 students, the school faces significant challenges in providing a high-quality education to its predominantly African American (61.58%) and economically disadvantaged (98.31% free/reduced lunch) student population.
Academically, Red River Charter Academy is underperforming, with test scores consistently below the state averages in mathematics, English language arts, and end-of-course exams. The school's 2023-2024 proficiency rates were 41% in mathematics (vs. 59% statewide) and 59% in English language arts (vs. 69% statewide), indicating a significant learning gap for its students. Additionally, the school's student-teacher ratio of 17.7 is slightly higher than the recommended 15:1 ratio for high schools.
The challenges faced by Red River Charter Academy are reflected in its low statewide ranking of 315 out of 333 Louisiana high schools, with a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger. This suggests that the school is struggling to provide a high-quality education and may require significant interventions and support to improve student learning outcomes and address the socioeconomic barriers faced by its student population.
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