Walter L. Cohen High School (Closed 2015)

Walter L. Cohen High School serves 43 students in grades 12. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 71%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥50% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 12
Total Students
43 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
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School Rankings

This School
State Level (LA)
(11-12)
<50%
71%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Walter L. Cohen High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
(13-14)
≥50%
69%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Walter L. Cohen High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Louisiana by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
17:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Walter L. Cohen High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
11%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Walter L. Cohen High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
Black
100%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Walter L. Cohen High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
n/a
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Louisiana.
0.00
This chart displays the diversity score of Walter L. Cohen High School and the public school average diversity score of Louisiana by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
(13-14)
70-79%
77%
This chart displays graduation rate of Walter L. Cohen High School and public school graduation rate of Louisiana by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
58%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Walter L. Cohen High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
1%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Walter L. Cohen High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 71% LA state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Walter L. Cohen High School?
The graduation rate of Walter L. Cohen High School is 70-79%, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 77%.
How many students attend Walter L. Cohen High School?
43 students attend Walter L. Cohen High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Walter L. Cohen High School students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Walter L. Cohen High School?
Walter L. Cohen High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Walter L. Cohen High School offer ?
Walter L. Cohen High School offers enrollment in grades 12
What school district is Walter L. Cohen High School part of?
Walter L. Cohen High School is part of Orleans Parish School District.

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