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Early College Academy vs. Acadiana High School

Should you attend Early College Academy or Acadiana High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Early College Academy
320 Devalcourt Drive
Lafayette, LA 70506
: 
10/
10
Top 1%
Acadiana High School
315 Rue Du Belier
Lafayette, LA 70506
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

Early College Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 1%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 1%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
n/a
Overview
Serving 260 students in grades 9-12, Early College Academy ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥95% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥90% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 33:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Serving 1,835 students in grades 9-12, Acadiana High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
260 students
1,835 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Early College Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Acadiana High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
34% | 66%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Early College Academy.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Acadiana High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
95 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Early College Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Acadiana High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
33:1
19:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Early College Academy with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Lafayette Parish School District and the state of Louisiana, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Acadiana High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Lafayette Parish School District and the state of Louisiana, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#10 out of 1244 schools in LA
(Top 1%)
#557 out of 1244 schools in LA
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Early College Academy, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Acadiana High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
≥95%
(Top 1% in LA)
43%
(Top 30% in LA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Early College Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Lafayette Parish School District and Louisiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Acadiana High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Lafayette Parish School District and Louisiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
≥90%
(Top 5% in LA)(21-22 School Year Data)
32%
(Bottom 50% in LA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Early College Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Lafayette Parish School District and Louisiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Acadiana High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Lafayette Parish School District and Louisiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
80-89%
(Top 1% in LA)(21-22 School Year Data)
22%
(Top 50% in LA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Early College Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Lafayette Parish School District and Louisiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Acadiana High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Lafayette Parish School District and Louisiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≥95%
(Top 5% in LA)
83%
(Bottom 50% in LA)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Early College Academy with the average graduation rate observed in the Lafayette Parish School District and Louisiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Acadiana High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Lafayette Parish School District and Louisiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Early College Academy by grade.
This chart displays the students of Acadiana High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
75
551
Grade 10 Students
71
490
Grade 11 Students
49
448
Grade 12 Students
65
346

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
6%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Early College Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Lafayette Parish School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Acadiana High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Lafayette Parish School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
3%
20%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Early College Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Lafayette Parish School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Acadiana High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Lafayette Parish School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
20%
36%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Early College Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Lafayette Parish School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Acadiana High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Lafayette Parish School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
63%
39%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Early College Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Lafayette Parish School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Acadiana High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Lafayette Parish School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Early College Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Lafayette Parish School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Acadiana High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Lafayette Parish School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.56
0.68
This chart showcases the diversity score of Early College Academy, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Lafayette Parish School District and Louisiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Acadiana High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Lafayette Parish School District and Louisiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
51%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Early College Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Lafayette Parish School District and Louisiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Acadiana High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Lafayette Parish School District and Louisiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Early College Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Lafayette Parish School District and Louisiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Acadiana High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Lafayette Parish School District and Louisiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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