Louisiana Youth Challenge Prog in Pineville, LA, serves 225 students in grades 5 through 8 within a nonsectarian, urban/large town community.
The co–ed alternative school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 20:1 with 11 total teachers on staff.
The student body includes 36 percent students of color, reflecting some diversity in the enrollment.
Louisiana Youth Challenge Prog is a member of the National Association of Laboratory Schools and operates without religious affiliation.
The school is located near several other private and alternative options in Pineville and surrounding Alexandria, including PK–8 and K–12 programs.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 225 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Student Body
Total Students
225 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
36%
State avg.: 22%
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Louisiana Youth Challenge Prog?
The application deadline for Louisiana Youth Challenge Prog is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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