Top Rankings
New Orleans Accelerated High School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 273 students in New Orleans Accelerated High School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Louisiana.
Public School in New Orleans Accelerated High School District have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public school average of 59% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (LA)
# Schools
1 School
1,331 Schools
# Students
273 Students
708,663 Students
# Teachers
12 Teachers
48,945 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
23:1
District Rank
New Orleans Accelerated High School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 180 school districts in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 30-39% has increased from 10% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#21 out of 193 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
27%
Graduation Rate
30-39%
83%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.22
0.65
# American Indian Students
n/a
3,986 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
11,376 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
23 Students
80,316 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
11%
# Black Students
240 Students
293,239 Students
% Black Students
88%
41%
# White Students
8 Students
290,584 Students
% White Students
3%
41%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
597 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
2 Students
26,320 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
25,475
# Students in K Grade:
-
51,598
# Students in 1st Grade:
-
54,898
# Students in 2nd Grade:
-
54,772
# Students in 3rd Grade:
-
53,059
# Students in 4th Grade:
-
51,748
# Students in 5th Grade:
-
51,295
# Students in 6th Grade:
-
51,236
# Students in 7th Grade:
-
51,352
# Students in 8th Grade:
13
52,100
# Students in 9th Grade:
52
60,633
# Students in 10th Grade:
48
54,673
# Students in 11th Grade:
71
49,698
# Students in 12th Grade:
89
46,126
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $9,689 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,176. The school district revenue/student has declined by 38% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,103 is less than the state median of $14,514. The school district spending/student has declined by 38% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$10,755 MM
Spending
$3 MM
$10,286 MM
Revenue / Student
$9,689
$15,176
Spending / Student
$11,103
$14,514
Best New Orleans Accelerated High School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
New Orleans Accelerated High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
12000 Hayne Blvd.
New Orleans, LA 70128
(504) 267-3882
New Orleans, LA 70128
(504) 267-3882
Grades: 8-12
| 273 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to New Orleans Accelerated High School District?
New Orleans Accelerated High School District manages 1 public schools serving 273 students.
What is the rank of New Orleans Accelerated High School District?
New Orleans Accelerated High School District is ranked #17 out of 180 school districts in Louisiana (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Louisiana school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in New Orleans Accelerated High School District?
88% of New Orleans Accelerated High School District students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of New Orleans Accelerated High School District?
New Orleans Accelerated High School District has a student/teacher ratio of 23:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What is New Orleans Accelerated High School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,103 is less than the state median of $14,514. The school district spending/student has declined by 38% over four school years.
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