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#647 of 1,288 schools in LA
Thrive Academy
High School · Thrive Academy · Baton Rouge, LA
A high school in Baton Rouge, LA where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2585 Brightside Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70820
- Math 30% vs LA 31% (2025)
- Reading 36% vs LA 44% (2025)
- ≤20% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Thrive Academy score 34% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).
2025 LEAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 9-year record (2017–2025), then recovered 18 points since 2020, reaching 33% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 24% (multi-year average, 2017-2025) · reading/ELA 39% (multi-year average, 2017-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 20 test records from LA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
94.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Thrive 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 26Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat 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
$47,556
Median home value
$293,900
Median rent
$1,057/mo
College educated
54.3%
Homeownership
30.7%
Poverty rate
35.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 70820; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lsu Laboratory SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | K–12 | 2.1 mi | 1,515 | Compare → |
| Liberty High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | 9–12 | 2.5 mi | 1,241 | Compare → |
| Mckinley Senior High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.1 | 9–12 | 2.5 mi | 827 | Compare → |
| Brusly High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | 9–12 | 3.0 mi | 770 | 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.
Thrive Academy
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $62,146NCES 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.
Thrive Academy is listed in Thrive Academy; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Thrive Academy
Thrive Academy is a public high school in Baton Rouge, LA, part of Thrive Academy, serving approximately 188 students in grades 7th-12th with a 7.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #647 of 1,288 schools in LA. State assessment records show 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Thrive Academy
What grades does Thrive Academy serve?
Thrive Academy serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Thrive Academy?
Thrive Academy has an enrollment of approximately 188 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thrive Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Thrive Academy is 7.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Thrive Academy rank in LA?
Thrive Academy ranks #647 of 1,288 schools in LA.
What is Thrive Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Thrive Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 Thrive Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Thrive Academy has 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025).
Is Thrive Academy a charter school?
No, Thrive Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Thrive Academy a Title I school?
No, Thrive Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Thrive Academy?
94.7% of students at Thrive 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
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 188
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- special_ed
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- East Baton Rouge Parish
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.0%
- Phone
- (225) 367-6855
- 4-Year Graduation
- ≤20%
- Area population (ZIP 70820)
- 22,397
- Area average commute
- 23.5 min
- Area median age
- 23.4
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 70820; 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, 2017-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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