Livingston Collegiate Academy

Charter School 607 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Livingston Collegiate Academy, located on Dwyer Road in New Orleans, is a public charter high school that operates as part of the Collegiate Academies network. The school is known for its college-preparatory focus, aiming to provide students with the rigorous academic preparation and soft skills necessary to succeed in higher education and professional careers. Their educational model emphasizes a structured environment, data-driven instruction, and a strong culture of accountability, often utilizing small-group interventions to support students at varying academic levels.

Beyond core academics, Livingston Collegiate places a significant emphasis on character development and post-secondary planning. The school works closely with students to navigate the college application and financial aid processes, striving to ensure that all graduates have a viable path toward a four-year degree or a high-quality career trajectory. By integrating high expectations with intensive support services, the academy seeks to address the unique challenges faced by students in the New Orleans area and prepare them to become leaders within their communities.

607

Total Students

39.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

82.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Livingston Collegiate Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	3
Hispanic	87
Black	504
Asian	2
Two or More	10
American Indian	1

Black
504 (83.0 %)
Hispanic
87 (14.3 %)
Two or More
10 (1.6 %)
White
3 (0.5 %)
Asian
2 (0.3 %)
American Indian
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:	Livingston Collegiate Academy
Phone:	(504)503-0004
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	607
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	499
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 9 171

Grade 10 158

Grade 11 119

Grade 12 159