Serving 369 students in grades 9-12, New Harmony High Institute 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% 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: 9-12
- Enrollment: 369 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 72%
- Graduation Rate: 60-69% (Btm 50% in LA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
New Harmony High Institute ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
New Harmony High Institute's student population of 369 students has grown by 758% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 675% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
369 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
New Harmony High Institute 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 New Harmony High Institute is 0.64, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#837 out of 1251 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
20%
11%
Black
50%
41%
White
28%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
60-69%
83%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is New Harmony High Institute's ranking?
New Harmony High Institute is ranked #837 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of New Harmony High Institute?
The graduation rate of New Harmony High Institute is 60-69%, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 83%.
How many students attend New Harmony High Institute?
369 students attend New Harmony High Institute.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of New Harmony High Institute students are Black, 28% of students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of New Harmony High Institute?
New Harmony High Institute has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does New Harmony High Institute offer ?
New Harmony High Institute offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is New Harmony High Institute part of?
New Harmony High Institute is part of New Harmony High Institute School District.
In what neighborhood is New Harmony High Institute located?
New Harmony High Institute is located in the Holy Cross neighborhood of New Orleans, LA.
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