Helix Mentorship STEAM Academy

339 Florida Street
Baton Rouge, LA 70801

Charter School 406 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Mentorship STEAM Academy, located in downtown Baton Rouge, is a specialized educational institution focused on integrating Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM) into its core curriculum. The school is designed to provide a rigorous, project-based learning environment that encourages students to think critically and solve real-world problems. By emphasizing hands-on engagement, the academy aims to prepare its students for future careers in high-demand technical and creative fields, fostering both academic excellence and practical skill development.

Beyond its academic focus, the academy is recognized for its commitment to student mentorship and personal growth. The school prioritizes smaller class sizes and a supportive atmosphere, allowing educators to act as mentors who guide students through their educational journeys. By cultivating a community-oriented environment, Mentorship STEAM Academy strives to equip its students not only with technical proficiency but also with the character, confidence, and collaborative skills necessary to succeed in a rapidly evolving global economy.

406

Total Students

29.4

Full-Time Teachers

13.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

102.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Helix Mentorship STEAM Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	3
Hispanic	5
Black	395
Two or More	2
Pacific Islander	1

Black
395 (97.3 %)
Hispanic
5 (1.2 %)
White
3 (0.7 %)
Two or More
2 (0.5 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

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:	East Baton Rouge Parish
Phone:	(225)346-5180
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	406
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	375
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	41

* 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 9 120

Grade 10 99

Grade 11 89

Grade 12 98