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Helix Aviation Academy

4400 Airpark Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA, 70807

About Helix Aviation Academy

Helix Aviation Academy is a charter middle school in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, which is a city of medium size. There are about 183 students at the school, which serves grades 6 through 8. The school has four full-time equivalent teachers, which means that there is one teacher for every 44 students. The school is specialized and has a small number of students, which makes this higher than the district average. The school helps a lot of people because 87% of the students come from families with low incomes. There are 38% female students and 62% male students in the school. According to U.S. News, 12% of students are good at math and 35% are good at reading and English language arts. This means that reading and writing skills are better than math skills. The main focus of Helix Aviation Academy is aviation and STEM education. Helix Aviation Academy is a one-of-a-kind school that focuses on careers in a medium-sized city. The school's specialized STEM and aviation programs give students unique chances to learn and get involved, even though academic results show where math needs to be better.

Helix Aviation Academy Contact Information

Address

4400 Airpark Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA, 70807

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Phone

(225) 773-4925

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 12%
Reading 35%
State average proficiency is 12% in Math and 35% in Reading.
4
Full-time Teachers
44 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
11
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
183
Total Students
$59151
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 122 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Helix Aviation Academy

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:45 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 2.19%
Asian 0%
Hispanic 1.09%
Black 96.72%
Two+ Races 0%
Native Am. 0%
White
2.19%
Asian
0%
Hispanic
1.09%
Black
96.72%
Two+ Races
0%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 183
37.7%
69 Female
62.3%
114 Male

Student Population

183 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 44 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

183 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

The Helix Aviation Academy in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, is getting ready to take off! The school has moved to a new campus on Plank Road, where it now offers kindergarten, first grade, and ninth grade, as well as specialized classes in aviation, space exploration, and cyber technology. This expansion gives students in underserved areas the chance to learn important skills that will help them do well in school and in aviation careers. The school is also having a Homecoming Parade on October 26, and everyone is welcome to join in the fun.

FAQ

Q1. What chances are there for students to be leaders?

Ans. Student councils, team projects, and public speaking programs help kids be more confident, responsible, and work together.

Q2. How does Helix Aviation Academy get families and the community involved?

Ans. Family workshops, volunteer projects, and community events help people get to know each other better and get involved in meaningful ways.

Q3. How do you become a leader?

Ans. Student councils, group projects, and peer mentoring teach kids how to be responsible, work together, and talk to each other clearly.

Q4. How does Helix Aviation Academy get families and the community involved?

Ans. Family workshops, volunteer projects, and community events help people get to know each other better and get involved in meaningful ways.

Q5. How does the school get families and the community involved?

Ans. Family workshops, volunteer projects, and school events are all great ways for people to get involved and connect with each other in a meaningful way.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
ML

Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
F

Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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