The Louisiana Department of Education (LDOE) released the 2024 School Performance Scores (SPS) for the state’s public schools and systems. The results show that Baton Rouge charter schools made significant gains and continue to drive academic performance and growth across the EBR district.

2024 Baton Rouge Charter School SPS Highlights

‍We’ve Grown the Number of High-Quality Seats

• Baton Rouge charter schools increased the number of students in “High-Quality” seats by 19%, adding 2,476 seats last year. For the 2023-2024 school year, 53% of the city’s charter school students were enrolled in “High-Quality” charter seats.
• Enrollment in “High-Quality” open-enrollment district-run schools declined by 1,000 students to 25% during the same period.‍
• ‍A seat is considered “High-Quality” if the school receives an “A” or “B” performance letter grade from the state or a “C” grade while ranking in the top third statewide for academic growth.

Public Charter Schools Improved

• Seven Baton Rouge charter schools increased their state performance score by at least one letter grade.
• None of the Baton Rouge Charter schools dropped a letter grade in their performance score.
• 40% of Baton Rouge’s charter schools ranked in the top 25% of the state for academic growth.
• 76% of charter schools in Baton Rouge received a performance letter grade of “C” or better.

Individual Charter Schools Were Among the Top Performing Citywide

• BASIS Materra is the only “A” open-enrollment public school in Baton Rouge.
• BASIS Mid City improved its performance score by two letter grades from a “D” to a “B.”
• Madison Preparatory Academy and GEO Next Generation High School were the top two performing open-enrollment high schools in Baton Rouge.
• Madison Preparatory Academy, Collegiate Baton Rouge, and GEO Next Generation High School ranked as the top three open-enrollment high schools in Baton Rouge for academic growth.
• In its first year of operation, Baton Rouge Ochsner Discovery Health Sciences Academy (BROD) ranked among the top 1% of Louisiana schools for academic growth and earned a “B” for performance.
• In its first year of operation, Prescott Academy ranked in the top 6% of Louisiana schools for academic growth.
• All three GEO Academies (GEO Prep Academy, GEO Prep Mid City, and GEO Next Generation High School) received a “B” for performance.

While we have made significant progress over the last several years, much work remains. New Schools for Baton Rouge applauds the dedicated teachers, leaders, parents, and students who show up every day committed to improving education in Baton Rouge. We will continue working alongside them to ensure every student has access to an excellent education.

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