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#884 of 1,288 schools in LA
Arlington Preparatory Academy
High School · East Baton Rouge Parish · Baton Rouge, LA
An East Baton Rouge Parish high school where students score 20 points below what's typical for similar communities.
6125 Winbourne Avenue, Baton Rouge, LA 70805
- Math 50% proficient (2022)
- Reading 2% vs LA 44% (2025)
- 49.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Arlington Preparatory Academy score 26% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2025 LEAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 18 points since 2020, to 2% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from LA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
60.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Arlington Preparatory 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 17Car-Dependent
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated1,215/100K
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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
$26,301
Median home value
$103,100
Median rent
$833/mo
College educated
10.6%
Homeownership
40.4%
Poverty rate
40.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 70805; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ebr Readiness Superintendent AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | PK–12 | 0.7 mi | 345 | Compare → |
| Brighter Horizon SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.5private | PK–12 | 1.4 mi | 87 | Compare → |
| Istrouma High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 2.8 | 6–12 | 1.4 mi | 697 | Compare → |
| Basis Baton Rouge Materra CampusCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.4 | K–9 | Not available | 928 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
East Baton Rouge Parish
- Schools in district
- 83
- Rank in district
- #38 of 79
- District spending per student
- $15,471NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 29.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Arlington Preparatory Academy is listed in East Baton Rouge Parish; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Arlington Preparatory Academy
Arlington Preparatory Academy is a public high school in Baton Rouge, LA, part of East Baton Rouge Parish, serving approximately 91 students in grades 6th-12th with a 4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #884 of 1,288 schools in LA. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Arlington Preparatory Academy
What grades does Arlington Preparatory Academy serve?
Arlington Preparatory Academy serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Arlington Preparatory Academy?
Arlington Preparatory Academy has an enrollment of approximately 91 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Arlington Preparatory Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Arlington Preparatory Academy is 4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Arlington Preparatory Academy rank in LA?
Arlington Preparatory Academy ranks #884 of 1,288 schools in LA.
What is Arlington Preparatory Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Arlington Preparatory Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 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 Arlington Preparatory Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Arlington Preparatory Academy has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Arlington Preparatory Academy a charter school?
No, Arlington Preparatory Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Arlington Preparatory Academy a Title I school?
No, Arlington Preparatory Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Arlington Preparatory Academy?
60.4% of students at Arlington Preparatory 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
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 91
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- East Baton Rouge Parish
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 49.5%
- Phone
- (225) 766-8188
- 4-Year Graduation
- 49.5%
- Area population (ZIP 70805)
- 24,145
- Area average commute
- 24.7 min
- Area median age
- 34.8
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 70805; 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, 2009-2022, multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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