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Calvary Baptist Academy

Baptist school · Grades Pre-K–12

Shreveport, LA

9333 Linwood Ave, Shreveport, LA 71106

Overall grade: B-

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • BClass size
  • A-College-going
  • B+Years serving families
  • B+Diversity

What stands out

  • One of the 3 largest Christian schools in Louisiana
  • The largest Christian school in Shreveport
  • 85% of graduates go to four-year colleges
  • Serving families in Shreveport since at least 2011
  • One school from pre-K through 12th grade

In Shreveport, Louisiana, Calvary Baptist Academy is a Baptist private school for students from pre-K through 12th grade. About 925 students attend, with roughly 12 students per teacher. The school reports that about 85% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. The school day runs about 7 hours, 168 days a year. Louisiana has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–12
Students
925
Teachers
77 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
12
Boys and girls
Coed · 435 girls, 490 boys
Religious affiliation
Baptist
School day
About 7 hours
School year
168 days
Graduates going to 4-year colleges
About 85% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Larger than 95% of Christian schools in Louisiana.
    • Compared with 60 Christian schools in Louisiana.

    Students by survey year

    1,056’11–12813’13–14716’15–16627’17–18852’21–22925’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K40
    K52
    170
    254
    362
    471
    557
    674
    784
    885
    973
    1087
    1194
    1262

    Student body

    White87%
    Black9%
    Asian2%
    Hispanic or Latino2%
    American Indian or Alaska Native1%
    Two or more races0%
    Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander0%

    Help paying tuition in Louisiana

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Calvary Baptist Academy whether it takes part.

    More about Louisiana's programs →

    Questions to ask on a tour

    • What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
    • Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
    • Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
    • How big are classes in my child's grade?
    • What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
    • Is the school accredited, and by whom?
    • What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
    • How does the school communicate with families?

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    Questions about Calvary Baptist Academy

    What grades does Calvary Baptist Academy serve?

    Calvary Baptist Academy serves grades Pre-K–12.

    How many students attend Calvary Baptist Academy?

    About 925 students, with 12 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Calvary Baptist Academy?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Louisiana has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.

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