AVOYELLES PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL

Avoyelles Public Charter School is a Title I public charter school that is part of the Avoyelles Public Charter School school district, located in Mansura, LA with about 741 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 37 teachers, Avoyelles Public Charter School has a student/teacher ratio of about 20:1. 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.

Avoyelles Public Charter School (APCS), located in Mansura, Louisiana, is a tuition-free, public charter school serving students in grades K-12. As a charter institution, it operates with a degree of autonomy while remaining accountable to the public school system, focusing on providing a rigorous academic environment that emphasizes core subjects, character development, and college and career readiness. The school serves the local Avoyelles Parish community, drawing students who are seeking an alternative to the traditional parish public school offerings.

The school is well-regarded for its tight-knit educational community and its commitment to fostering high expectations for student achievement. APCS often highlights a structured environment designed to support both academic growth and extracurricular involvement, ranging from athletics to various clubs. By maintaining a smaller school setting, Avoyelles Public Charter aims to provide more individualized attention to its students, striving to prepare them for success in post-secondary education and the workforce while maintaining a strong sense of local school pride.

For more information, contact Avoyelles Public Charter School at (318) 240-8285 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.