Bunche Academy for High School Preparation

8101 Simon St, Metairie, LA 70003 | (504) 737-3132
  • Grades: 5-8
  • Student Enrollment: 160
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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 Eligible
    All students of this school are eligible for participation in authorized programs.
School District Details

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
Bunche Academy for High School Preparation Student Race Distribution
  Number Percent
American Indian--
Black10163.1%
Asian10.6%
Hispanic2213.8%
White3622.5%
Number of Students Per Grade
Number of Students Per Grade For Bunche Academy for High School Preparation
  Number Percent
5th Grade4427.5%
7th Grade10263.8%
8th Grade148.8%
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
Bunche Academy for High School Preparation Teacher Experience in Years
  Salary Percent
1-5 Years of Teaching Experience--
More Than 5 Years of Teaching Experience$46,903100%
Source: LA Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010

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