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Acadiana Renaissance Charter Academy

School · Acadiana Renaissance Charter Academy · Youngsville, LA

A charter school in Youngsville, LA where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.

Charter

600 Savoy Rd, Youngsville, LA 70592

  • Math 55% vs LA 34% (2025)
  • Reading 60% vs LA 43% (2025)
  • 2/5 advanced STEM subjects

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress3.2Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data9
Annual Change-3.33 pts/yr
Data Period2015–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics8.5Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency72% (2025 LEAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency61% (2025 LEAP)
Math vs. State Avg+36 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+18.1 pts
Overall Proficiency67% (2025 LEAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)62% (model expectation from 2025 LEAP)
vs. Expected+4.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile77th
College Readiness1.3Needs Improvement30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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AP Participation1%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.2Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio18.4:1
District spending per student$10,088
Chronic Absenteeism4%

Students at Acadiana Renaissance Charter Academy score 66% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 62%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 LEAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.

Math Proficiency55%(2025 LEAP)
School
State
34%(2025 LEAP)
ELA Proficiency60%(2025 LEAP)
School
State
43%(2025 LEAP)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 6 points since 2020, to 57% in 2025, across a 11-year record (2015–2025).

Show all 9 years
2015
Math
85%
ELA
86%
2016
Math
81%
ELA
91%
2017
Math
82%
ELA
87%
2018
Math
85%
ELA
89%
2019
Math
85%
ELA
89%
2020*
Math
58%
ELA
69%
2021*
Math
58%
ELA
69%
2022
Math
63%
ELA
69%
2025
Math
55%
ELA
60%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 65% (multi-year average, 2015-2025) · reading/ELA 71% (multi-year average, 2015-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 44 test records from LA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

38.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Acadiana Renaissance Charter Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 14Car-Dependent
  • Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average421/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$93,453

Median home value

$239,000

Median rent

$1,106/mo

College educated

35.5%

Homeownership

86%

Poverty rate

10.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 70592; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics13sports offered
6 boys'·7 girls'·18 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses2of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Ascension Episcopal SchoolPrivate · tuition6.5PK–120.8 mi623Compare →
Westminster Christian Academy Lafayette CampusPrivate · tuition7.0PK–124.5 mi408Compare →
Episcopal School of AcadianaPrivate · tuition6.2PK–124.7 mi223Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Acadiana Renaissance Charter Academy

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$10,088NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
The source release did not match this district identifier.

Acadiana Renaissance Charter Academy is listed in Acadiana Renaissance Charter Academy; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Acadiana Renaissance Charter Academy

Acadiana Renaissance Charter Academy is a public school in Youngsville, LA, part of Acadiana Renaissance Charter Academy, serving approximately 3,002 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 18.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,173 of 1,288 schools in LA. State assessment records show 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Acadiana Renaissance Charter Academy

What grades does Acadiana Renaissance Charter Academy serve?

Acadiana Renaissance Charter Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.

How many students attend Acadiana Renaissance Charter Academy?

Acadiana Renaissance Charter Academy has an enrollment of approximately 3,002 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Acadiana Renaissance Charter Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Acadiana Renaissance Charter Academy is 18.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Acadiana Renaissance Charter Academy rank in LA?

Acadiana Renaissance Charter Academy ranks #1,173 of 1,288 schools in LA.

What is Acadiana Renaissance Charter Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Acadiana Renaissance Charter Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Acadiana Renaissance Charter Academy?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Acadiana Renaissance Charter Academy has 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025).

Is Acadiana Renaissance Charter Academy a charter school?

Yes, Acadiana Renaissance Charter Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is Acadiana Renaissance Charter Academy a Title I school?

No, Acadiana Renaissance Charter Academy is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Acadiana Renaissance Charter Academy?

38.4% of students at Acadiana Renaissance Charter Academy qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Enrollment
3,002
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
163
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize Suburb
County
Lafayette Parish
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
4.0%
Area population (ZIP 70592)
31,608
Area average commute
26.6 min
Area median age
33.9
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2025 LEAP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 LEAP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 LEAP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 LEAP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 70592; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2015-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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