COLLEGIATE ACADEMY

Collegiate Academy is a Title I public charter secondary school that is part of the Collegiate Baton Rouge school district, located in Baton Rouge, LA with about 128 students. 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 6 teachers, Collegiate Academy has a student/teacher ratio of about 21:1. 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.

Collegiate Academy, located at 1900 N Lobdell Blvd in Baton Rouge, is a specialized educational institution operating within the East Baton Rouge Parish School System. It functions as an alternative learning environment designed to serve students who may require a non-traditional approach to their education. The school focuses on credit recovery and accelerated learning, aiming to help students who have fallen behind in their core curriculum to catch up, earn their high school diplomas, and successfully transition to post-secondary opportunities or the workforce.

The academy prioritizes a structured, supportive atmosphere that emphasizes personalized instruction and smaller class sizes. By providing a more individualized pace, Collegiate Academy helps students overcome academic obstacles and stay engaged with their studies. Beyond the core academic requirements, the school is dedicated to fostering personal responsibility and academic resilience, ensuring that its student body—often comprised of those who struggle in a traditional comprehensive high school setting—has the resources and guidance necessary to achieve long-term success.

For more information, contact Collegiate Academy at (225) 975-2775 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.