Serving 238 students in grades 9-12, New Orleans Center For Creative Arts ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 238 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 59%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 30% in LA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
New Orleans Center For Creative Arts ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
New Orleans Center For Creative Arts's student population of 238 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 800% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
238 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings
New Orleans Center For Creative Arts ranks within the top 10% of all 1,237 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of New Orleans Center For Creative Arts is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#65 out of 1237 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
29%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
40%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
2%
2%
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Hispanic
17%
9%
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Black
35%
42%
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White
41%
43%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Graduation Rate
≥90%
83%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
46%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
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School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is New Orleans Center For Creative Arts's ranking?
New Orleans Center For Creative Arts is ranked #65 out of 1,237 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are New Orleans Center For Creative Arts often compared to?
New Orleans Center For Creative Artsis often viewed alongside schools like Lusher Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% LA state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of New Orleans Center For Creative Arts?
The graduation rate of New Orleans Center For Creative Arts is 90%, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 83%.
How many students attend New Orleans Center For Creative Arts?
238 students attend New Orleans Center For Creative Arts.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of New Orleans Center For Creative Arts students are White, 35% of students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of New Orleans Center For Creative Arts?
New Orleans Center For Creative Arts has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does New Orleans Center For Creative Arts offer ?
New Orleans Center For Creative Arts offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is New Orleans Center For Creative Arts part of?
New Orleans Center For Creative Arts is part of New Orleans Center For Creative Arts School District.
In what neighborhood is New Orleans Center For Creative Arts located?
New Orleans Center For Creative Arts is located in the Bywater neighborhood of New Orleans, LA.
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