GREEN OAKS PERFORMING ARTS ACADEMY

Green Oaks Performing Arts Academy is a Title I public high school that is part of the Caddo Parish school district, located in Shreveport, LA with about 690 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 12th 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 37 teachers, Green Oaks Performing Arts Academy has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. 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.

Green Oaks Performing Arts Academy, located at 2550 Thomas E. Howard Drive in Shreveport, Louisiana, is a specialized educational institution within the Caddo Parish Public School system. The academy is uniquely distinguished by its focus on integrating rigorous academic instruction with a comprehensive arts curriculum. By providing students with dedicated training in disciplines such as music, dance, theater, and visual arts, the school aims to foster both intellectual growth and creative expression, preparing students for success in both higher education and the competitive landscape of the performing arts.

Beyond its artistic programming, the academy serves as a vital community hub in Shreveport, committed to cultivating a supportive environment that encourages discipline, collaboration, and cultural appreciation. The school utilizes its specialized focus to engage students who might otherwise be underserved, offering them a platform to develop their talents while meeting state educational standards. Through its mission, Green Oaks Performing Arts Academy seeks to produce well-rounded graduates who are not only academically proficient but also equipped with the confidence and artistic versatility to contribute meaningfully to their community.

For more information, contact Green Oaks Performing Arts Academy at (318) 425-3411 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

2550 Thomas E. Howard Drive
Shreveport, LA 71107
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GREEN OAKS PERFORMING ARTS ACADEMY is a public Title I school in Shreveport, LA with about 690 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Louisiana

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Caddo Parish
Total Students:
690
Teachers:
37.75
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
Grade Levels Offered
7th Grade
8th Grade
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th 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 690 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending GREEN OAKS PERFORMING ARTS ACADEMY is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 99% of the student body.

Black or African American
98.7%
White
1.0%
Two or more races
0.3%

Female
49.7%
Male
50.3%

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.