Serving 579 students in grades 9-12, New Orleans Charter Science And Mathematics High 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower 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 96% 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: 579 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Graduation Rate: 75-79% (Btm 50% in LA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
New Orleans Charter Science And Mathematics High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
New Orleans Charter Science And Mathematics High School's student population of 579 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
579 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
New Orleans Charter Science And Mathematics High 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 New Orleans Charter Science And Mathematics High School is 0.46, 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
#1078 out of 1251 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
19%
11%
Black
71%
41%
White
4%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
75-79%
83%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
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 Charter Science And Mathematics High School's ranking?
New Orleans Charter Science And Mathematics High School is ranked #1078 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are New Orleans Charter Science And Mathematics High School often compared to?
New Orleans Charter Science And Mathematics High 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?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of New Orleans Charter Science And Mathematics High School?
The graduation rate of New Orleans Charter Science And Mathematics High School is 75-79%, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 83%.
How many students attend New Orleans Charter Science And Mathematics High School?
579 students attend New Orleans Charter Science And Mathematics High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of New Orleans Charter Science And Mathematics High School students are Black, 19% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of New Orleans Charter Science And Mathematics High School?
New Orleans Charter Science And Mathematics High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does New Orleans Charter Science And Mathematics High School offer ?
New Orleans Charter Science And Mathematics High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is New Orleans Charter Science And Mathematics High School part of?
New Orleans Charter Science And Mathematics High School is part of New Orleans Charter Science And Mathematics High School District.
In what neighborhood is New Orleans Charter Science And Mathematics High School located?
New Orleans Charter Science And Mathematics High School is located in the Audubon neighborhood of New Orleans, LA. There are 2 other public schools located in Audubon.
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