LIVINGSTON COLLEGIATE ACADEMY

Livingston Collegiate Academy is a Title I public charter secondary school that is part of the Livingston Collegiate Academy school district, located in New Orleans, LA with about 308 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 10th Grade. 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 17 teachers, Livingston Collegiate Academy has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. 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.

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.

For more information, contact Livingston Collegiate Academy at (504) 296-0202 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

7301 Dwyer Road
New Orleans, LA 70126
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LIVINGSTON COLLEGIATE ACADEMY is a public Title I Charter school in New Orleans, LA with about 308 enrolled students. See other public other schools in Louisiana

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Other
Charter School:*
Yes
Livingston Collegiate Academy
Total Students:
308
Teachers:
17.25
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
9th Grade
10th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 308 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending LIVINGSTON COLLEGIATE ACADEMY is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 95% of the student body.

Black or African American
95.1%
Hispanic/Latino
2.9%
White
1.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.6%

Female
51.6%
Male
48.4%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.