For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,777 students in 70117, LA.
The top ranked public high schools in 70117, LA are New Orleans Center For Creative Arts, Frederick A. Douglass High School and Dr. Martin Luther King Charter School For Sci Technical. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 70117 have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Louisiana public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 43% statewide average). High schools in 70117, LA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 70117 have a Graduation Rate of 80%, which is less than the Louisiana average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is New Orleans Center For Creative Arts, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Louisiana or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public high school average of 55% (majority Black).
Best 70117, LA Public High Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
New Orleans Center For Creative Arts
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2800 Chartres St.
New Orleans, LA 70117
(504) 940-2787
New Orleans, LA 70117
(504) 940-2787
Grades: 9-12
| 230 students
Rank: #22.
Frederick A. Douglass High School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3820 St. Claude Ave
New Orleans, LA 70117
(504) 373-6255
New Orleans, LA 70117
(504) 373-6255
Grades: 9-12
| 694 students
Rank: #33.
Dr. Martin Luther King Charter School For Sci Technical
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1617 Caffin Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70117
(504) 940-2243
New Orleans, LA 70117
(504) 940-2243
Grades: PK-12
| 853 students
70117, Louisiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Arise Academy (Closed 2023)
Charter School
3819 St. Claude Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70117
(504) 615-6354
New Orleans, LA 70117
(504) 615-6354
Grades: K-8
| 336 students
2300 Saint Claude Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70117
(504) 942-1790
New Orleans, LA 70117
(504) 942-1790
Grades: 6-8
| 499 students
3819 Saint Claude Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70117
(504) 942-3591
New Orleans, LA 70117
(504) 942-3591
Grades: PK-6
| 583 students
East New Orleans Educational Center (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
2521 Marais Street
New Orleans, LA 70117
(504) 942-7675
New Orleans, LA 70117
(504) 942-7675
Grades: 8-12
| 76 students
3820 Saint Claude Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70117
(504) 942-3570
New Orleans, LA 70117
(504) 942-3570
Grades: 8-12
| 724 students
2518 Arts Street
New Orleans, LA 70117
(504) 942-1770
New Orleans, LA 70117
(504) 942-1770
Grades: PK-7
| 522 students
3240 Law Street
New Orleans, LA 70117
(504) 942-3597
New Orleans, LA 70117
(504) 942-3597
Grades: PK-7
| 467 students
2401 Saint Maurice Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70117
(504) 278-2200
New Orleans, LA 70117
(504) 278-2200
Grades: PK-6
| 349 students
5300 Law Street
New Orleans, LA 70117
(504) 942-3602
New Orleans, LA 70117
(504) 942-3602
Grades: 8-12
| 542 students
1339 Clouet Street
New Orleans, LA 70117
(504) 942-1705
New Orleans, LA 70117
(504) 942-1705
Grades: PK-6
| 443 students
5909 Saint Claude Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70117
(504) 942-3654
New Orleans, LA 70117
(504) 942-3654
Grades: PK-6
| 378 students
2405 Jackson Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70117
(504) 359-6950
New Orleans, LA 70117
(504) 359-6950
Grades: PK-6
| 206 students
631 Saint Maurice Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70117
(504) 278-2218
New Orleans, LA 70117
(504) 278-2218
Grades: 7-8
| 485 students
Middle Level Alternative School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
1927 Saint Roch Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70117
(504) 942-7440
New Orleans, LA 70117
(504) 942-7440
Grades: 6-8
| 60 students
2515 North Robertson Street
New Orleans, LA 70117
(504) 942-1780
New Orleans, LA 70117
(504) 942-1780
Grades: PK-5
| 525 students
2521 Marais Street
New Orleans, LA 70117
(504) 373-6229
New Orleans, LA 70117
(504) 373-6229
Grades: PK
| 46 students
1339 Forstall Street
New Orleans, LA 70117
(504) 942-3552
New Orleans, LA 70117
(504) 942-3552
Grades: PK-6
| 832 students
3811 North Galvez Street
New Orleans, LA 70117
(504) 942-3543
New Orleans, LA 70117
(504) 942-3543
Grades: PK-6
| 212 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 70117, LA?
The top ranked public high schools in 70117, LA include New Orleans Center For Creative Arts, Frederick A. Douglass High School and Dr. Martin Luther King Charter School For Sci Technical.
How many public high schools are located in 70117?
3 public high schools are located in 70117.
What is the racial composition of students in 70117?
70117 public high schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public high schools average of 55% (majority Black).
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