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#921 of 1,288 schools in LA
Young Audiences Charter High School
High School · Jefferson Parish · Gretna, LA
A Jefferson Parish charter high school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1000 Burmaster St., Gretna, LA 70053
- Math 18% vs LA 36% (2025)
- Reading 29% vs LA 44% (2025)
- 1/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Young Audiences Charter High School score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).
2025 LEAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 11 points since 2020, reaching 24% in 2025, across a 6-year record (2020–2025).
Show all 4 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 9% (multi-year average, 2020-2025) · reading/ELA 23% (multi-year average, 2020-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 10 test records from LA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
79.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Young Audiences Charter High School 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 46Car-Dependent
- Bike 47Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,229/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Gretna), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$43,786
Median home value
$225,700
Median rent
$1,017/mo
College educated
23.9%
Homeownership
45.8%
Poverty rate
26.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 70053; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L.b. Landry High SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.7 | 9–12 | 0.9 mi | 609 | Compare → |
| New Orleans Military & Maritime AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.2 | 8–12 | 1.6 mi | 943 | Compare → |
| The Chartwell CenterPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–12 | 1.7 mi | 16 | Compare → |
| Raphael AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 2–12 | 1.9 mi | 11 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Jefferson Parish
- Schools in district
- 75
- Rank in district
- #44 of 74
- District spending per student
- $14,155NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 23.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Young Audiences Charter High School is listed in Jefferson Parish; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Young Audiences Charter High School
Young Audiences Charter High School is a public high school in Gretna, LA, part of Jefferson Parish, serving approximately 596 students in grades 9th-12th with a 18.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #921 of 1,288 schools in LA. State assessment records show 9% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Young Audiences Charter High School
What grades does Young Audiences Charter High School serve?
Young Audiences Charter High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Young Audiences Charter High School?
Young Audiences Charter High School has an enrollment of approximately 596 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Young Audiences Charter High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Young Audiences Charter High School is 18.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Young Audiences Charter High School rank in LA?
Young Audiences Charter High School ranks #921 of 1,288 schools in LA.
What is Young Audiences Charter High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Young Audiences Charter High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 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 Young Audiences Charter High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Young Audiences Charter High School has 9% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025).
Is Young Audiences Charter High School a charter school?
Yes, Young Audiences Charter High School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Young Audiences Charter High School a Title I school?
No, Young Audiences Charter High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Young Audiences Charter High School?
79.9% of students at Young Audiences Charter High School 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
- 596
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Jefferson Parish
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.6%
- Phone
- (504) 304-6332
- Area population (ZIP 70053)
- 16,409
- Area average commute
- 24.2 min
- Area median age
- 36.9
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 70053; 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, 2020-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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