Serving 159 students in grades 7-12, Walter L. Cohen College Prep 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% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 159 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: 30-39% (Btm 50% in LA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Walter L. Cohen College Prep ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Walter L. Cohen College Prep's student population of 159 students has declined by 54% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
159 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Walter L. Cohen College Prep 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 Walter L. Cohen College Prep is 0.52, 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
#1147 out of 1251 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
40%
11%
Black
57%
41%
White
2%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
30-39%
83%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
58%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Walter L. Cohen College Prep's ranking?
Walter L. Cohen College Prep is ranked #1147 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% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Walter L. Cohen College Prep?
The graduation rate of Walter L. Cohen College Prep is 30-39%, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 83%.
How many students attend Walter L. Cohen College Prep?
159 students attend Walter L. Cohen College Prep.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Walter L. Cohen College Prep students are Black, 40% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Walter L. Cohen College Prep?
Walter L. Cohen College Prep has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Walter L. Cohen College Prep offer ?
Walter L. Cohen College Prep offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Walter L. Cohen College Prep part of?
Walter L. Cohen College Prep is part of Cohen College Prep School District.
In what neighborhood is Walter L. Cohen College Prep located?
Walter L. Cohen College Prep is located in the Milan neighborhood of New Orleans, LA. There are 1 other public schools located in Milan.
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