Serving 230 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 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-59% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-79% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Special education school / Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 230 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 30% in LA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 20%)
- 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
Science Proficiency
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
New Orleans Center For Creative Arts's student population of 230 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 750% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
230 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
New Orleans Center For Creative Arts ranks within the top 10% of all 1,251 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of New Orleans Center For Creative Arts is 0.67, 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
#92 out of 1251 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
16%
11%
Black
39%
41%
White
40%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
83%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
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 #92 out of 1,251 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 The Willow School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 70-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% 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?
230 students attend New Orleans Center For Creative Arts.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of New Orleans Center For Creative Arts students are White, 39% of students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, 3% 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 14:1, 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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