Serving 47 students in grades 8, Mcdonogh #35 Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 6:1 was lower than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 8
Total Students
47 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
11%
Black
98%
41%
White
n/a
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (04-05)
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Mcdonogh #35 Academy?
47 students attend Mcdonogh #35 Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Mcdonogh #35 Academy students are Black, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mcdonogh #35 Academy?
Mcdonogh #35 Academy has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mcdonogh #35 Academy offer ?
Mcdonogh #35 Academy offers enrollment in grades 8
What school district is Mcdonogh #35 Academy part of?
Mcdonogh #35 Academy is part of Orleans Parish School District.
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