GEO PREP MID-CITY OF GREATER BATON ROUGE

GEO Prep Mid-City of Greater Baton Rouge is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the GEO Prep Mid-City of Greater Baton Rouge school district, located in Baton Rouge, LA with about 711 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 32 teachers, GEO Prep Mid-City of Greater Baton Rouge has a student/teacher ratio of about 22:1. 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.

GEO Prep Mid-City of Greater Baton Rouge is a tuition-free public charter school serving students in the Baton Rouge area. Operating under the GEO Academies network, the school focuses on a rigorous academic model designed to prepare students for college success. Their educational approach emphasizes a structured learning environment, high expectations for student achievement, and a commitment to ensuring that every student has the tools necessary to graduate prepared for post-secondary education.

A defining feature of the GEO Prep model is its focus on early college access. Through a partnership with local colleges, the school provides opportunities for students to earn college credits while still in high school, effectively lowering the cost and time required for a degree. By combining a demanding curriculum with personalized support and the chance to earn an associate degree alongside a high school diploma, GEO Prep Mid-City aims to bridge the gap between K-12 education and higher education for its students.

For more information, contact GEO Prep Mid-City of Greater Baton Rouge at (225) 927-1500 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1900 Lobdell Blvd
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
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GEO PREP MID-CITY OF GREATER BATON ROUGE is a public Title I Charter school in Baton Rouge, LA with about 711 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Louisiana

School Details

2017-2018
School status:
Changed Boundary/Agency
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
Yes
GEO Prep Mid-City of Greater Baton Rouge
Total Students:
711
Teachers:
32
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 711 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending GEO PREP MID-CITY OF GREATER BATON ROUGE is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 98% of the student body.

Black or African American
97.9%
Hispanic/Latino
1.1%
White
0.6%
Two or more races
0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%

Female
48.2%
Male
51.8%

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.