Rapides Training Academy

School Overview
Rapides Training Academy, located at 901 Crepe Myrtle Street in Pineville, Louisiana, operates as a specialized educational facility under the umbrella of the Rapides Parish School Board. It functions primarily as an alternative educational setting designed to support students who require a more structured or personalized environment than what is typically provided in a traditional classroom. The academy focuses on providing academic instruction while integrating behavioral support to help students meet their educational goals and successfully transition back to their home campuses or toward graduation.

The institution emphasizes a disciplined, supportive approach to learning, catering to students who may be facing academic challenges or social-behavioral hurdles. By maintaining a smaller, more focused student-to-teacher ratio, Rapides Training Academy aims to foster individual growth, academic accountability, and improved student outcomes. It serves as a vital resource for the Pineville community, ensuring that all students within the district have access to a structured pathway for educational success regardless of the obstacles they may encounter in a standard school setting.
78
Total Students
2.8
Full-Time Teachers
27.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
80.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Rapides Training Academy
Demographic Student Count
White32
Hispanic1
Black39
Asian4
Two or More2
  • Black
    39 (50.0 %)
  • White
    32 (41.0 %)
  • Asian
    4 (5.1 %)
  • Two or More
    2 (2.6 %)
  • Hispanic
    1 (1.3 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Other
School Type: Special Education School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: Rapides Parish
Phone: (318)445-7017
Grade Range: K - 12th
Total Students: 78
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 2.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 27.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 62
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 1
Grades Taught
Grade 1 1
Grade 2 2
Grade 3 5
Grade 4 1
Grade 5 2
Grade 6 3
Grade 7 4
Grade 8 3
Grade 9 4
Grade 10 5
Grade 11 2
Grade 12 46

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Rapides Training Academy
Grade Student Count
Grade 11
Grade 22
Grade 35
Grade 41
Grade 52
Grade 63
Grade 74
Grade 83
Grade 94
Grade 105
Grade 112
Grade 1246
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Rapides Training Academy
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female2329.5%
Male5570.5%