Serving 420 students in grades 6-12, Sophie B. Wright Institute Of Academic Excellence 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (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 99% 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: 6-12
- Enrollment: 420 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 75-79% (Btm 50% in LA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sophie B. Wright Institute Of Academic Excellence ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Sophie B. Wright Institute Of Academic Excellence's student population of 420 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
420 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sophie B. Wright Institute Of Academic Excellence 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 Sophie B. Wright Institute Of Academic Excellence is 0.23, 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
#998 out of 1251 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
11%
11%
Black
87%
41%
White
1%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
75-79%
83%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sophie B. Wright Institute Of Academic Excellence's ranking?
Sophie B. Wright Institute Of Academic Excellence is ranked #998 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Sophie B. Wright Institute Of Academic Excellence often compared to?
Sophie B. Wright Institute Of Academic Excellenceis often viewed alongside schools like Samuel J. Green Charter School, Rosenwald Collegiate Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sophie B. Wright Institute Of Academic Excellence?
The graduation rate of Sophie B. Wright Institute Of Academic Excellence is 75-79%, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 83%.
How many students attend Sophie B. Wright Institute Of Academic Excellence?
420 students attend Sophie B. Wright Institute Of Academic Excellence.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Sophie B. Wright Institute Of Academic Excellence students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sophie B. Wright Institute Of Academic Excellence?
Sophie B. Wright Institute Of Academic Excellence has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Sophie B. Wright Institute Of Academic Excellence offer ?
Sophie B. Wright Institute Of Academic Excellence offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Sophie B. Wright Institute Of Academic Excellence part of?
Sophie B. Wright Institute Of Academic Excellence is part of Sophie B Wright Institute Of Academic Excellence School District.
In what neighborhood is Sophie B. Wright Institute Of Academic Excellence located?
Sophie B. Wright Institute Of Academic Excellence is located in the Uptown And Carrollton neighborhood of New Orleans, LA. There are 3 other public schools located in Uptown And Carrollton.
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