Nova Academy
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School Description
School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 190 elementary, middle, and high school students from grades 4-12
Additional Contact Information
- Mailing Address: 49 Madison Avenue, Chalmette, LA 70043
- Principal or Admin: Pat Pourciau
- Fax: (504) 301-4010
School Operational Details
- Alternative School
- Title I Eligible
School District Details
- Saint Bernard Parish School Board District
- Per-Pupil Spending: $13,125
- Dropout Rate: 6.5%
- Students Per Teacher: 12.9
- Enrolled Students: 5,265
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 190
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 24.7
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 7.7
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 116 (61.1%)
- Females: 74 (38.9%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
- Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 8 (4.2%)
- Eligible for Free Lunch: 150 (78.9%)
- Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 158 (83.2%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | 3 | 1.6% |
| Black | 78 | 41.1% |
| Asian | - | - |
| Hispanic | 12 | 6.3% |
| White | 97 | 51.1% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 4th Grade | 4 | 2.1% |
| 5th Grade | 13 | 6.8% |
| 6th Grade | 37 | 19.5% |
| 7th Grade | 45 | 23.7% |
| 8th Grade | 26 | 13.7% |
| 9th Grade | 13 | 6.8% |
| 10th Grade | 7 | 3.7% |
| 11th Grade | 19 | 10.0% |
| 12th Grade | 26 | 13.7% |
Faculty Educational Background (2006-07)
- Teachers with a Bachelor's Degree: 86%
- Teachers with a Master's Degree or Higher:-
Faculty Salary and Experience (2006-2007)
- Average Teaching Experience: 14 Years
- Average Salary: $38,642
Teacher Experience by Number of Years
| Salary | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 1-5 Years of Teaching Experience | - | - |
| More Than 5 Years of Teaching Experience | $42,327 | 71% |
Source: LA Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
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