Inspire Charter Academy vs Istrouma High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Louisiana, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Inspire Charter Academy
Baton Rouge · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
658 students
Istrouma High School
Baton Rouge · Public high · Grades 6–12
556 students
| Measure | Inspire Charter Academy Baton Rouge, Louisiana | Istrouma High School Baton Rouge, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #608 of 697 | #195 of 246 |
| National rank | #31207 of 50,301 | #9186 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 658 | 556 |
| Enrollment | 658 | 556 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.7% | 90.6% |
| Students per teacher | 131.6 | 10.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 45% |
| city | Baton Rouge | Baton Rouge |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Istrouma High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.0 vs 41.1).
- •Inspire Charter Academy does better on math proficiency (53% vs 45%).
- •Inspire Charter Academy does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 52%).
- •Istrouma High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90.6% vs 95.7%).
- •Istrouma High School does better on students per teacher (10.9 vs 131.6).
- •Inspire Charter Academy is the larger school with 658 students compared with 556.
- •Inspire Charter Academy is a charter school while Istrouma High School is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Inspire Charter Academy better than Istrouma High School?
On the Success Index (US), Istrouma High School ranks higher (47.0 vs 41.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Inspire Charter Academy and Istrouma High School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Baton Rouge and Baton Rouge in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Inspire Charter Academy: 658. Istrouma High School: 556. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Inspire Charter Academy and Istrouma High School rank in Louisiana?
Inspire Charter Academy is 608th of 697 and Istrouma High School is 195th of 246 among elementary schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).