Acadiana Renaissance Charter Academy

Acadiana Renaissance Charter Academy
600 Savoy Rd
Youngsville, LA 70592
Charter School 3,669 Students
Other K - 12th
School Overview
Acadiana Renaissance Charter Academy (ARCA), located on Vienne Lane in Lafayette, Louisiana, is a tuition-free public charter school serving students from kindergarten through eighth grade. The school operates with a focus on providing a structured, rigorous academic environment that emphasizes core subjects while fostering character development. As a member of the Charter Schools USA network, ARCA integrates a standards-based curriculum with a philosophy centered on high expectations for student achievement and holistic growth.

The academy is designed to offer families in the Lafayette area an educational alternative that prioritizes parental involvement and individualized student support. By utilizing a "back-to-basics" approach, the school aims to ensure that students build a strong foundation in literacy and mathematics while participating in extracurricular activities that promote social and emotional well-being. Through its commitment to a partnership between educators, students, and the community, Acadiana Renaissance seeks to prepare its graduates for success in competitive high school programs and beyond.
3,669
Total Students
207.7
Full-Time Teachers
17.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
46.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    2,659 (72.5%)
  • Black
    422 (11.5%)
  • Two or More
    243 (6.6%)
  • Hispanic
    216 (5.9%)
  • Asian
    115 (3.1%)
  • American Indian
    14 (0.4%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Other
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Charter School
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: Acadiana Renaissance Charter Academy
Phone: (337)374-1209
Grade Range: K - 12th
Total Students: 3,669
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 207.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 17.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 1,430
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 275

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Kindergarten 303
Grade 1 300
Grade 2 301
Grade 3 300
Grade 4 300
Grade 5 302
Grade 6 355
Grade 7 357
Grade 8 333
Grade 9 307
Grade 10 227
Grade 11 161
Grade 12 123
Gender Ratio
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590 Students
516 W Pinhook Rd
Lafayette, LA 70503 (7.8 miles away)
Other K - 12th