Madison Preparatory Academy

Community School for Apprenticeship Learning Inc.

1555 Madison Avenue
Baton Rouge, LA 70802

Charter School 581 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Madison Preparatory Academy, located at 1555 Madison Avenue in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, is a prominent public charter school serving students in grades 6 through 12. As a cornerstone of the Baton Rouge educational landscape, the academy is known for its rigorous academic curriculum and its commitment to fostering high expectations for all students. The school emphasizes college readiness, utilizing a structured learning environment that encourages discipline, critical thinking, and intellectual development to ensure that its graduates are well-prepared for post-secondary success.

Beyond its academic focus, Madison Prep is deeply integrated into the local community and is particularly well-regarded for its robust extracurricular programs, including a highly competitive athletics department. The school’s culture centers on the philosophy of "Charger Pride," which promotes school spirit, leadership, and personal accountability. By balancing a demanding scholastic workload with a wide range of athletic and social opportunities, Madison Preparatory Academy strives to develop well-rounded individuals who are equipped to make positive contributions to society.

581

Total Students

36.2

Full-Time Teachers

16.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

84.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Madison Preparatory Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	3
Hispanic	4
Black	571
Two or More	3

Black
571 (98.3 %)
Hispanic
4 (0.7 %)
White
3 (0.5 %)
Two or More
3 (0.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Community School for Apprenticeship Learning Inc.
Phone:	(225)636-5863
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	581
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	417
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	76

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 163

Grade 10 135

Grade 11 146

Grade 12 137