Serving 56 students in grades 6-12, Christian Acres Alternative School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 56 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Graduation Rate: ≤20% (Btm 50% in LA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Christian Acres Alternative School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Christian Acres Alternative School's student population of 56 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has grown by 200% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
56 students
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Christian Acres Alternative School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,244 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Christian Acres Alternative School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#994 out of 1244 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
13:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
4%
11%
Black
80%
42%
White
11%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≤20%
83%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
61%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Madison Parish School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Christian Acres Alternative School's ranking?
Christian Acres Alternative School is ranked #994 out of 1,244 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Christian Acres Alternative School?
The graduation rate of Christian Acres Alternative School is 20%, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 83%.
How many students attend Christian Acres Alternative School?
56 students attend Christian Acres Alternative School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Christian Acres Alternative School students are Black, 11% of students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Christian Acres Alternative School?
Christian Acres Alternative School has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does Christian Acres Alternative School offer ?
Christian Acres Alternative School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Christian Acres Alternative School part of?
Christian Acres Alternative School is part of Madison Parish School District.
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