Serving 864 students in grades 8-12, Eleanor Mcmain Secondary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 864 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 76% (Btm 50% in LA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Eleanor Mcmain Secondary School's student population of 864 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
Total Students
864 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Eleanor Mcmain Secondary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,251 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Eleanor Mcmain Secondary School is 0.13, which is less 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
#790 out of 1251 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
5%
11%
Black
93%
41%
White
1%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
76%
83%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Eleanor Mcmain Secondary School's ranking?
Eleanor Mcmain Secondary School is ranked #790 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Eleanor Mcmain Secondary School often compared to?
Eleanor Mcmain Secondary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like The Willow School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Eleanor Mcmain Secondary School?
The graduation rate of Eleanor Mcmain Secondary School is 76%, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 83%.
How many students attend Eleanor Mcmain Secondary School?
864 students attend Eleanor Mcmain Secondary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Eleanor Mcmain Secondary School students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Eleanor Mcmain Secondary School?
Eleanor Mcmain Secondary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Eleanor Mcmain Secondary School offer ?
Eleanor Mcmain Secondary School offers enrollment in grades 8-12
What school district is Eleanor Mcmain Secondary School part of?
Eleanor Mcmain Secondary School is part of Eleanor Mcmain Secondary School District.
In what neighborhood is Eleanor Mcmain Secondary School located?
Eleanor Mcmain Secondary School is located in the Audubon neighborhood of New Orleans, LA. There are 2 other public schools located in Audubon.
School Reviews
2 2/28/2012
i will go there for my ninth grade year ,which is in two years
5 3/22/2010
I would recommend this school because it is secondary. I really like the fact that it has many activities for the student to learn. I believe the extracurricular activities will be helpful to the students, and will let them do anything they would like in life.
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