Bunche Academy for High School Preparation
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School Description
School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 160 elementary and high school students from grades 5-8
Additional Contact Information
- Mailing Address: 8101 Simon Street, Metairie, LA 70003
- Principal or Admin: Jan Somoza
- Fax: (504) 737-7606
School Operational Details
- Alternative School
- Title I EligibleAll students of this school are eligible for participation in authorized programs.
School District Details
- Jefferson Parish School Board District
- Per-Pupil Spending: $11,434
- Graduation Rate: 54.9%
- Dropout Rate: 9.7%
- Students Per Teacher: 14.1
- Enrolled Students: 44,713
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 160
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 18.0
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 8.9
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 94 (58.8%)
- Females: 66 (41.3%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
- Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 15 (9.4%)
- Eligible for Free Lunch: 122 (76.3%)
- Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 137 (85.6%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | - | - |
| Black | 101 | 63.1% |
| Asian | 1 | 0.6% |
| Hispanic | 22 | 13.8% |
| White | 36 | 22.5% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 5th Grade | 44 | 27.5% |
| 7th Grade | 102 | 63.8% |
| 8th Grade | 14 | 8.8% |
Faculty Educational Background (2006-07)
- Teachers with a Bachelor's Degree: 70%
- Teachers with a Master's Degree or Higher:30%
Faculty Salary and Experience (2006-2007)
- Average Teaching Experience: 16 Years
- Average Salary: $46,903
Teacher Experience by Number of Years
| Salary | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 1-5 Years of Teaching Experience | - | - |
| More Than 5 Years of Teaching Experience | $46,903 | 100% |
Source: LA Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
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