ARLINGTON PREPARATORY ACADEMY
Arlington Preparatory Academy is a Title I public high school that is part of the East Baton Rouge Parish school district, located in Baton Rouge, LA with about 78 students offering grade levels from 8th Grade to 12th 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 8 teachers, Arlington Preparatory Academy has a student/teacher ratio of about 9:1. 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.
Arlington Preparatory Academy, located at 931 Dean Lee Drive in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, serves as a specialized educational institution focused on providing structured academic and behavioral support for students. The academy is generally characterized by its commitment to small class sizes and a personalized learning environment, designed to meet the unique needs of students who may require more individual attention than what is typically provided in a traditional public school setting. By prioritizing a supportive atmosphere, the school aims to help students overcome academic obstacles, improve their behavioral outcomes, and prepare for future success.
The curriculum at Arlington Preparatory is often tailored to foster both personal growth and scholastic advancement, placing a heavy emphasis on building core competencies and emotional regulation. By integrating academic instruction with comprehensive student support services, the academy strives to create a stable environment where students can rebuild their confidence and engagement with learning. Through its location in the Baton Rouge area, the school functions as a critical resource for families seeking an alternative educational pathway that emphasizes accountability, discipline, and long-term student development.
For more information, contact Arlington Preparatory Academy at (225) 766-8188 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Baton Rouge, LA 70820
(225) 766-8188
ARLINGTON PREPARATORY ACADEMY is a public Title I school in Baton Rouge, LA with about 78 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Louisiana
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- East Baton Rouge Parish
- Total Students:
- 78
- Teachers:
- 8.71
- 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 78 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending ARLINGTON PREPARATORY ACADEMY is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 88% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 88.5%
- White
- 10.3%
- Asian
- 1.3%
- Female
- 35.9%
- Male
- 64.1%
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.