Very Good
#395 of 1,288 schools in LA
Top 31% in state
Madison Preparatory Academy
High School · Community School for Apprenticeship Learning Inc. · Baton Rouge, LA
A Community School for Apprenticeship Learning Inc. charter high school serving grades 9th – 12th.
1555 Madison Avenue, Baton Rouge, LA 70802
- Math 30% vs LA 36% (2025)
- Reading 47% vs LA 44% (2025)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Madison Preparatory Academy score 38% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2025 LEAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 22 points since 2020, reaching 39% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 57% (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 32 test records from LA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
68.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Madison 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 50Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated1,215/100K
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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
$34,082
Median home value
$105,100
Median rent
$935/mo
College educated
23.6%
Homeownership
31.2%
Poverty rate
30.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 70802; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Louisiana Supports and Services CenterEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | K–12 | 0.1 mi | 40 | Compare → |
| Istrouma High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 2.8 | 6–12 | 1.4 mi | 697 | Compare → |
| Louisiana New School AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 6–12 | 1.5 mi | 21 | 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.
Community School for Apprenticeship Learning Inc.
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $12,692NCES 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.
Madison Preparatory Academy is listed in Community School for Apprenticeship Learning Inc.; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Madison Preparatory Academy
Madison Preparatory Academy is a public high school in Baton Rouge, LA, part of Community School for Apprenticeship Learning Inc., serving approximately 590 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #395 of 1,288 schools in LA. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Madison Preparatory Academy
What grades does Madison Preparatory Academy serve?
Madison Preparatory Academy serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Madison Preparatory Academy?
Madison Preparatory Academy has an enrollment of approximately 590 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Madison Preparatory Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Madison Preparatory Academy is 15.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Madison Preparatory Academy rank in LA?
Madison Preparatory Academy ranks #395 of 1,288 schools in LA.
What is Madison Preparatory Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Madison Preparatory Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 Madison Preparatory Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Madison Preparatory Academy has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Madison Preparatory Academy a charter school?
Yes, Madison Preparatory Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Madison Preparatory Academy a Title I school?
No, Madison Preparatory Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Madison Preparatory Academy?
68.5% of students at Madison 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
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 590
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- East Baton Rouge Parish
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.3%
- Phone
- (225) 636-5863
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 70802)
- 23,964
- Area average commute
- 18.8 min
- Area median age
- 31.9
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 70802; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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