SUCCESS PREPARATORY ACADEMY
Success Preparatory Academy is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the Success Preparatory Academy school district, located in New Orleans, LA with about 436 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 33 teachers, Success Preparatory Academy has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Success Preparatory Academy (Success Prep) is a public charter school located in the Mid-City neighborhood of New Orleans. Operating under the umbrella of the Choice Foundation, the school serves students from kindergarten through eighth grade. Its educational philosophy is centered on the belief that all students, regardless of background, can achieve academic excellence through a rigorous curriculum, high expectations, and a structured learning environment.
The school is well-regarded for its emphasis on data-driven instruction and character development, aiming to prepare its students not only for high school success but also for enrollment in competitive colleges. By prioritizing small-group instruction and individualized support, Success Prep strives to close the achievement gap for students in the New Orleans area. The school has historically been recognized for its focus on maintaining a safe, inclusive culture that fosters both academic growth and social-emotional learning.
For more information, contact Success Preparatory Academy at (504) 388-0208 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
New Orleans, LA 70122
(504) 388-0208
SUCCESS PREPARATORY ACADEMY is a public Title I Charter school in New Orleans, LA with about 436 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Louisiana
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
-
Yes
Success Preparatory Academy - District:
- Success Preparatory Academy
- Total Students:
- 436
- Teachers:
- 33
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 436 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending SUCCESS PREPARATORY ACADEMY is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 82% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 81.7%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 15.8%
- White
- 2.1%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Two or more races
- 0.2%
- Female
- 48.4%
- Male
- 51.6%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.