Sherwood Middle Academic Academy

770 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Sherwood Middle Academic Academy, located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, operates as a magnet school within the East Baton Rouge Parish School System. Designed with a focus on academic rigor, the school is known for providing specialized programming aimed at challenging middle school students through an enriched curriculum. Its educational approach often emphasizes advanced coursework and a structured environment to prepare students for the demands of high school and beyond.

Beyond its academic offerings, Sherwood Middle is integrated into the local community as a key educational hub for the Sherwood Forest area. The school typically fosters a culture of excellence, encouraging student participation in extracurricular activities, academic competitions, and programs that promote personal development. By blending standard middle school requirements with accelerated pathways, the academy serves as a bridge for students seeking a more intensive and academically focused middle school experience.

770

Total Students

42.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

49.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sherwood Middle Academic Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	229
Hispanic	74
Black	311
Asian	138
Two or More	14
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	2

Black
311 (40.4 %)
White
229 (29.7 %)
Asian
138 (17.9 %)
Hispanic
74 (9.6 %)
Two or More
14 (1.8 %)
American Indian
2 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	East Baton Rouge Parish
Phone:	(225)272-3090
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	770
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	42.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	306
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	71

* 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 6 268

Grade 7 244

Grade 8 258