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New Orleans
Guide to
High School
And Beyond...

New Orleans
Guide to
High School
And Beyond ...
Edited by
Arielle McConduit, Gilma Pavon,
Cathy Washington
and Erika McConduit-Diggs
A Publication of
A Publication of

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
The Urban League Parent Information Center would like to thank the following organizations and individuals for their
role in successfully creating the fifth edition of the New Orleans Guide to High Schools and Beyond:
• The Walton Family Foundation and others who support the work of the Urban League Parent Information Center
• Recovery School District, Orleans Parish School Board, and the Archdiocese of New Orleans for their consistent
cooperation and support in collecting information.
• New Orleans Parent’s Guide which provided Metrics of Perfomance for New Orleans Public Schools.
• School administrators who provided information about their schools.
© 2015 Urban League of Greater New Orleans
4640 S. Carrollton Ave., Suite 210, New Orleans, LA 70119 | www.urbanleagueneworleans.org
The New Orleans Guide to High Schools and Beyond is published by the ULGNO Parent Information Center in cooperation
with the Recovery School District, Orleans Parish Schools, Archdiocese of New Orleans, and the public, private and
Catholic high schools in Orleans Parish.
Edited by Arielle McConduit, Gilma Pavon, Cathy Washington, Erika McConduit-Diggs and contributing editor Aesha
Rasheed.
School data is retrieved from the LA Department of Education's website (http://www.doe.state.la.us) and school
publications and websites.*
Cover design concept by Gilma Pavon. Graphic design by Eric Brown and Dione Morgan for Morganhill, LLC.
Book design and layout by Dione Morgan for Morganhill, LLC and Rob Zrabowski for Abbey Printing.
Photography by ULGNO Parent Information Center and New Orleans Parent’s Guide. Jump Start and Career Diploma
content contributed by the Louisiana Department of Education.
*All school information contained herein was verified by school officials from May 2015 -Septemeber 2015. This
information is subject to change. Errors and omissions can be reported in writing by sending a letter to the Urban League
Parent Information Center, 4640 S. Carrollton Ave. Suite 210, New Orleans, LA 70119, or via email to pic@ulgno.com.

TABLE
OF CONTENTS
Foreword 5
Introduction 7
School Types Comparison Chart 8
Map of New Orleans High Schools 10
You Know Best: A Self-Knowledge Questionnaire 12
Interpreting Your Results 14
Factors to Consider When Choosing A School 15
ªJumpstart and The Career Diploma 18
ªChoosing A High School for Students with Special Needs 23
Applying 101: General Guidelines for Applying to Any School 28
Acceptance and Making a Decision 34
Funding 36
Enrolling 36
College Readiness 37
ªLouisiana Higher Standards 40
Prepping For Success 42
Catholic Schools 51
Receiving a Catholic Education 52
2015-2016 Archdiocese of New Orleans Catholic High Schools Application Process 53
2015-2016 Archdiocese of New Orleans Catholic High Schools Open House Dates 54
Catholic Schools 55
Private Schools 69
Public Schools 75
Who's Running the Schools? 76
Comparing the Orleans Parish School Board and the Recovery School District 77
Applying to Public Schools 78
School Performance Scores (SPS) 79
Public Schools 80
Appendix 106
Average Act Score (2014) Private and Catholic High Schools 107
Average Act Score (2014) Public High Schools 108
Average Act Score (2014) All High Schools 109
Contact Numbers 110
References 111
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FOREWORD
On August 29th 2005, Hurricane Katrina made its way along
the Gulf Coast from central Florida causing severe damage,
hitting New Orleans and wreaking havoc on lives and property.
That property damage included the 140 plus school buildings of New
Orleans Schools. Over the next several years, nearly 2.5 billion dollars have
been spent or encumbered to repair the facilities that were severely damaged or destroyed by Hurricane Katrina.
Students went from having marginal educational facilities to those that now have the “bells and whistles” to
provide 21st century world class learning environments.
On this 10th Anniversary of one of the world’s most devastating natural disasters, the need for a good…no, a
great education is a must for our city to build a strong community. Whether it is a private, parochial, charter,
direct run or home school, parents must have the opportunity to select the best educational facility and program
that fits their child’s learning needs. With that being said, the educational community has a responsibility to
provide diverse teaching and learning programs for students to have their individual needs met!
If we were to ask the question to a selection of teachers, administrators, students, parents, community
members, business leaders, and policymakers to address the question of the purpose of a great education, it
would be difficult to reach a consensus. In this country, the purpose of education has transformed itself based
on the needs of society. Education’s purpose has ranged from teaching religion to preparing young people to
live in a democracy, to preparing workers for the workplace. More recently, educators have defined the goal of
education as to prepare young people to become lifelong learners who can compete in a global economy in a
world that is rapidly changing.
We know that there is one education reform strategy that works. It’s the same formula that has worked since
we had chalkboards in the one room school house. Nothing beats or replaces a great teacher. And when that
teacher is provided the appropriate resources, uses data, applies best practices with the use of common sense,
and focuses on student learning, students will develop and be prepared for the challenges and opportunities
of today and tomorrow.
I share the story of a young boy that attended an elementary school immediately after Katrina. This young
man was challenged with health disabilities and behavior challenges. The school was equipped with the
necessary teaching materials, was led by a dynamic principal, and the young man was placed in the classroom
of an energetic and resourceful teacher. With hard work and appropriate assistance, his disabilities have been
transformed into the abilities of a child who is meeting learning targets and has a bright future. The right school
for the right child!
So as more people are paying attention and getting involved in education in New Orleans “post Katrina”, let’s
use this opportunity that the Urban League’s New Orleans Guide to High Schools and Beyond provides to
continue the conversation about how we best provide a quality and equitable education for “all” children in the
city of New Orleans…bar none!
Darryl C. Kilbert
Darryl C. Kilbert
Retired Superintendent
Orleans Parish School Board
We know that there is
one education reform
movement that works...
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FACTORS
INTRODUCTION
TO CONSIDER
cDemographics
cDiscipline
cCost
cFacilities
cRetention Rate
the New Orleans Guide to High Schools. PIC strives to empower parents to be successful agents and advocates
for excellent schools and to educate parents about school choices.
When Choosing A High School
As New Orleans works toward an excellent school system, its success in maximizing student achievement is directly
which makes parental choice even more challenging.
The New Orleans Guide to High Schools was created in response to the need for a resource that would aid students
O
is where to obtain their secondary education.
It is a decision that will affect the next several
years of their lives and, possibly, college years.
high school and their future by discussing important factors to Many consider students when choosing take into a high consideration school. Tips parental
also
desires, schools where their friends will attend,
band, or athletics, but there are also other equally
important factors that should not be overlooked
in the decision-making process. While choosing
a high school is a personal choice, it is not a
choice to be made lightly. It is a complex choice
with many factors to consider and weigh. Here
Orleans high schools.
are several factors to consider when choosing a
high school:
This guide is created to be user-friendly for students and parents. Students and parents are able to out the
recommendation letters. “Prepping up for Success,” outlines ways middle school students can enhance their
high school applications. The Guide includes information on Jump Start and Louisiana Higher Standards. Pay close
attention to this information, as it will be helpful on your journey to and through your high school experience.
strides. We encourage families to consider all schools that meet their needs and values even if they do not fall within
resource for all families in their pursuit to help students to be successful in high school and beyond!
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SCHOOL TYPES
CATEGORY CATHOLIC
Admission
Requirements
May use any factors to select students including: ability to pay, test scores,
student GPA, parent involvement, etc.
Application
Process
Follows the timeline and application process set by the Archdiocese.
Cost
Tuition varies. Oftentimes Catholic schools are the most affordable private
school choice. Some Catholic schools offer scholarships and other forms of
financial aid.
Curriculum
Schools have control over curriculum. Religion curriculum may be
determined by the Archdiocese. All curricula meets state standards.
Governance
Guided by Catholic regulations set and monitored by the Archdiocese. Most
Catholic high schools are owned by a religious order.
Religion
Catholic
Selection Process
Selective admission based on any number of criteria.
Special
Education
Teachers
Testing
Schools may provide minor adjustments for individual student differences.
All teachers are qualified under non-public school standards, although they
may or may not be state-certified.
Not required by the state. Schools use alternative methods to track
progress.
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When considering which school to attend, it is not always easy to compare the various types. Some families assume that everything
offered by private schools is superior, justifying tuition costs. Others, contend that public schools provide more real-life experiences
or, in some cases, more-developed specialty programs. While we do not contend that one is better than the other, it is important
to know the most fundamental differences between public, private, and Catholic schools. Do not rely on third party information
when it comes to deciding. Visit the schools and ask many questions. At the end of the day, choosing the best school for your
child is a highly personal decision based on your family situation, values, and the special needs and interests of your child.
PRIVATE
May use any factors to select students including: the ability
to pay, test scores, student GPA, parent involvement, etc.
PUBLIC
Most schools are open to all students and have no
admission requirements. Selective admission OPSB schools
have GPA, testing, application, and/or other entrance
requirements.
Timeline and process varies from school to school.
All RSD schools and OPSB traditional schools follow the One
App timeline and One App process. OPSB Charters may use
either the One App or their own application process.
Tuition varies. Sometimes scholarships and other forms of
financial aid are available.
Tuition is free, but there may be some cost involved for
uniforms, transportation, extracurricular activities, etc.
Schools have control over curriculum.
Direct-run schools have a district mandated standardized
curriculum. Charter schools have much more freedom with
their curriculum.
Independently governed.
Governed by OPSB, RSD and BESE.
May have a religious focus, but may be secular. Most, but
not all, private schools in New Orleans are Christian.
Public schools cannot, by law, have a religious focus.
Selective admission based on any number of criteria.
Entrance may be first come-first served, lottery (most
common), or selective admission.
Do not have to accept children with special needs.
All teachers are qualified under non-public school
standards, although they may or may not be statecertified.
Not required by the state. The school may use alternative
methods to track progress.
Must educate all children and provide any necessary
programs to meet their needs.
Public schools typically require their teachers to be certified
or working towards certification.
All schools must participate in state mandated testing.
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A
B
C
D
E
Jefferson
Parish
104
The letter and number code in
the Map key and on the sides of each
school map (see sample right) tell you in
which grid you can find the school on the
city map above.
West End Blvd
Filmore Ave
Canal Blvd
Metairie Rd
Airline Hwy
Earhart Blvd
67
58
Uptown
Jefferson Ave
62
Marconi Dr
Lakeview
97
94 71
100
Napoleon Ave
I-610
City Park Ave
61
Magazine St
Tchoupitoulas St
Wisner Blvd
Tulane Ave
Mid-City
60
63
57
65
105
Louisiana Ave
83
102
56
96
Desaix Blvd
Canal St
N Broad St
Robert E Lee Blvd
Gentilly
Paris Ave
St Bernard Ave
Warehouse
87
98
District
Garden
District
73
90
59
82
81
Elysian Fields Ave
Gentilly Blvd
64
72
55
Jefferson
Parish
Franklin Ave
N Claiborne Ave
Decatur St
Press Dr
Louisa St
Bywater
St Claude Ave
99
Nunez St
N Galvez St
Newton St
91
89
101
Hayne Blvd
Downman Rd
Florida Ave
84
Algiers
Behrman Hwy
Lower 9th
95
Ward
Caffin Ave
86
Tupelo St
General Meyer Ave
Macarthur Blvd
General Degaulle Dr
Morrison R
Crowder Blvd
LakeForestBlvd
NO East
66
88
Woodland Dr
10
1 2 3 4 5

Use this map to find
schools near your home. Use
the maps on each school
page to pinpoint the school’s
location.
d
Read Blvd
Lucerne St
85
103
Almonaster Ave
St. Bernard
Parish
Wright Rd
Bu l lard Ave
I-10
Chef Menteur Hwy
Paris Rd
70
The bullet shape for each
school tells you which type of school
it is. For example: square bullets are
public schools.
Michoud Blvd
Village
de L’Est
NOTE: Map key numbers are also school page
numbers.
Catholic Schools
(pgs. 55-67)
55 Brother Martin High School ........ B3
56 Cabrini High School....................C2
57 De La Salle High School..............E1
58 St. Mary’s Dominican ................ D1
59 Holy Cross School .......................C2
60 Holy Rosary ............................. D2
61 Jesuit High School......................C2
62 Mount Carmel Academy ............ B1
63 Sacred Heart (Academy of the)....E1
64 St. Augustine High School...........C3
65 St. Katharine Prepatory ..............E1
66 St. Mary’s Academy................... B5
67 Ursuline Academy .................... D1
Private Schools
(pgs. 70-73)
70 Bishop McManus Academy..........A6
71 Isidore Newman School ..............E1
72 Life of Christ Christian Academy ...C3
73 Louise S. McGehee ....................E2
Catholic Schools
Private Independent Schools
Public Schools
Public Schools (pgs. 80-105)
80 Algiers Technology Academy....................E5
81 Benjamin Franklin High School ...............B3
82 Clark (Joseph S.) Preparatory High School C3
83 Cohen College Prep High School .............. E2
84 Crescent Leadership Academy ..................D4
85 George W. Carver Collegiage Academy......B6
86 George W. Carver Preparatory Academy ....B4
87 International High School .......................D2
88 Karr (Edna) High School .........................E5
89 KIPP Renaissance High School.................D4
90 Lake Area New Tech Early College
High School...........................................B2
91 L.B. Landry/O.P. Walker High School........D4
92 Louisiana School for Math,
Science and Arts.......................(Not Shown)
93 Louisiana Virtual Charter Acad...(Not Shown)
94 Lusher Charter School .............................E1
95 Martin Luther King Charter School
for Science and Technology .....................D4
96 McDonogh 35 College Preparatory
High School........................................... C2
97 McMain (Eleanor) Secondary School ........D1
98 The NET Charter High School ...................D2
99 New Orleans Center for Creative Arts
(NOCCA)................................................D3
100 New Orleans Charter Science and
Mathematics High School (Sci High) ........ E1
101 New Orleans Military/Maritime Academy
(NOMMA)..............................................D4
102 ReNEW Accelerated High School.............. E2
103 Sci Academy ..........................................B6
104 Sophie B. Wright Charter School ..............D1
105 Warren Easton High School.....................D2
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Self-assessment is a way for you to learn more about yourself – what you like, what you dislike, what you need and
where you excel. Knowing these things will help you determine what you want from a high school. The best school
for you might not necessarily be the best school for your neighbor, your best friend, your sister, or your brother. The
assessment below is a tool that helps you take a closer look at yourself and consider things you might otherwise
overlook.
Read each statement and rate it on a scale from 1-5: 1= strongly disagree; 2 = disagree; 3 = not sure/ no opinion;
4 = agree; and 5 = strongly agree. Be realistic and honest. After you complete the survey, read “Interpreting your
Results,” to help understand what your answers mean.
Me, Myself, and I (size, discipline, location)
1. The idea of going to a single gender school appeals to me. 1 2 3 4 5
2. I want to go to a school with a religious focus. 1 2 3 4 5
3. I like to be around a lot of people. 1 2 3 4 5
4. I prefer lots of one on one time with teachers and other students. 1 2 3 4 5
5. I am very independent and need a lot of freedom. 1 2 3 4 5
6. I prefer to have a lot of structure in my day. 1 2 3 4 5
7. I would rather go to school somewhere nearby. 1 2 3 4 5
8. I want to go to the same school as my siblings/friends. 1 2 3 4 5
9. I am willing to have a long commute if it means I can go to the school of
my choice.
1 2 3 4 5
10. Someone is able to drive me to school every day. 1 2 3 4 5
Academics
11. I enjoy advanced/honors classes and am interested in advanced
placement.
1 2 3 4 5
12. I plan on going to a four-year college. 1 2 3 4 5
13. I am interested in acquiring technical skills. 1 2 3 4 5
14. I want work experience. 1 2 3 4 5
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15. I like the idea of project-based learning. 1 2 3 4 5
16. I work best in small groups. 1 2 3 4 5
17. I dislike group work. 1 2 3 4 5
18. I need extra help in some subjects. 1 2 3 4 5
19. My study skills are already very good. 1 2 3 4 5
Extracurricular Activities and Enrichment
20. I like having many extracurricular choices. 1 2 3 4 5
21. I prefer devoting my time to just one or two activities rather than many. 1 2 3 4 5
22. I enjoy the arts, dance, visual art, and theater. 1 2 3 4 5
23. I enjoy sports. 1 2 3 4 5
24. I want to learn some other skill, such as cooking, engineering or
construction.
1 2 3 4 5
25. I speak another language or want to learn a specific language. 1 2 3 4 5
26. I plan to attend college on an athletic scholarship. 1 2 3 4 5
27. I am interested in internships. 1 2 3 4 5
28. I like field trips. 1 2 3 4 5
29. I am interested in volunteering and community service.
1 2 3 4 5
There is no perfect
school; it is all about
finding the best fit given
the available options. We
hope this assessment
will help you pinpoint
and prioritize the
different qualities you
want in a school.
Statements 1-10 address personal preferences and what makes you most
comfortable as an individual. They also address issues of size, location, and
discipline.
Statements 11-19 address academics and the type of learning environment
that is best for you.
Statements 20-29 address extracurricular activities and enrichment.
Extracurricular activities can be just as important as academics, especially
if you hope to pursue a lifetime of accomplishment in the arts or athletics.
While learning always comes first, you may want to consider other interests
as well.
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INTERPRETING
YOUR RESULTS
Each item in the survey is designed to test your feelings on an important issue related to choosing a school. Taken
together
to begin your search.
QUESTIONS 1-2. Private or Public: Y
in New Orleans. However, certain like a religious focus or single gendered may only be
available at non-public schools.
QUESTIONS 3-4. Size:
y, although
QUESTIONS 5-6. Discipline: Schools er many t discipline models. Some are very strict and others are
very liberal. You may thrive in either environment. Know what works best for you.
QUESTIONS 7-10. Loca The of your school s a lot. You will need to consider how you will get
to and fr
QUESTIONS 11-12. College Prep: Some schools focus on college readiness and classes that will help
guarantee admission as well as funding for college. Other schools that do not call themselves college prep may
Ask what this entails.
QUESTIONS 13-14. Job readiness: Some schools
students to accumulate workplace experience.
er curriculum that focus on certain careers or that encourage
QUESTIONS 15-17. Classroom set-up:
QUESTIONS 18-19. Extra help: Consider what services you already use at school. Do you go to a tutor? Do you
need it right now.
QUESTIONS 20-26. Variety of activities: If there is one particular activity in which you are very interested,
such as football or drama, inquire about these opportunities when applying.
QUESTIONS 27-28. The outside world:
you are eligible to graduate.
Remember to keep an open mind. Keep your open and apply to as many schools that your general
criteria. Your opinion may change you visit the school and you will want to have several choices when it
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FACTORS
TO CONSIDER
When Choosing A High School
cDemographics
cDiscipline
cCost
cFacilities
cRetention Rate
Oschool students is where to go to
high school. It is a decision that will
possibly, college years. Many students take into
consideration parental desires, schools where their
equally important factors one should not overlook in the
decision-making process. While choosing a high school is
a personal choice, it is not a choice to make lightly. It is a
complex choice with many factors to consider and weigh.
Here are several factors to consider when choosing a
high school:
ACT/SAT SCORES
High school students are strongly encouraged to take
for college admission and are used to assess the
academic performance level of students. Since colleges
averages are very important when selecting a high
school. Currently the highest score available on the ACT
is 36 and 2400 on the SAT. Keep in mind that not all high
schools encourage their students to take these tests, so
it is important to ask how many students were tested.
ADVANCED PLACEMENT AND
HONORS COURSES
Advanced Placement (AP) and honors courses help
While these courses are typically more challenging,
Honors courses are generally more advanced courses,
students to receive college credit while in high school.
subject areas, so it is important to ask the school if
they have honors or AP courses and in which subject
areas. It is also important to remember that schools
courses; some require tests while others require proof
of previous high achievement.
If you have already started thinking about colleges, you
may also want to look up the ACT/SAT requirements for
colleges you are interested in and look for high schools
where the student average scores meet or exceed these
requirements.
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ACT / SAT SCORES
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COST
nonpublic schools is the cost. Public schools must be
free and open to the public, while private schools can
be costs associated with both types of schools. While
of receiving a private
modest priced schools can run $5,000 to $7,000 per year.
well over $15,000 per year. However, do not let the cost
DEMOGRAPHICS
You may want to consider the racial and ethnic makeup of
the student body at the high schools you are considering.
of each race or ethnicity who are currently enrolled at the
school. The gender and socio-economic status of students
attending the school may also be considered when
not mean a school is good or bad, it helps in determining
whether or not a student is able to adapt to and/or thrive
DISCIPLINE MODEL
Every school has a different approach to discipline
and classroom management. These differences make
consequences, and procedures may be more or less
Ask about a school’s rules and policies on suspension,
are behaving. Ask yourself, “Is it an atmosphere conducive
to my learning?”
RSD
OPSB
Archdiocese
Louisiana
United States
*2014
*2013
0 5 10 15 20 25
EXTRACURRICULAR
ACTIVITIES AND ATHLETIC
PROGRAMS
extracurricular activities and athletic programs are
as band, drama, student government, etc., try to a
school where these are available. Likewise, if
or swimming try to a school that supports these
programs. It is important that you become involved in
during your in high school because many
reviewing a student’s for Also,
colleges and
award scholarships for
FACILITIES (AGE, LAB, LIBRARY,
AND OTHER AMENITIES)
Both the environmental and educational conditions
of a facility say a lot about a school. School facility
factors such as building age, condition, quality of
maintenance, temperature, lighting, noise, color, and
air quality can affect student health, safety,
psychological state, sense of pride in the school, and
education received. You want to make sure the facility is
adequately equipped to meet your educational needs.
For example, if you are interested in a rigorous science
curriculum, consider whether or not the school has high
quality Biology and Chemistry labs. If you are interested
in sports, consider the quality of the basketball gym,
football field, etc.
15.7
16.3
19.2
19.5
19.9
19.7
21
20.9
AVERAGE COMPOSITE SCORES
23.1
23.1

If you want to attend a technology rich school,
consider whether the school has a media or computer
center with wireless Internet access, and if you want to
attend an Arts-focused school, consider the quality of
the theater room, music room, music instruments, etc.
Other factors to consider include physical classroom
attributes (i.e. size and lighting), if there is a comfortable
study area, and if there is a library, as well as the
number of books in the library.
GPA
Schools may report the average GPA (Grade Point
Average) of their student body. Likewise, every student
has their individual GPA based on their grades in class.
Students are awarded points on a scale (i.e. A=4, B=3,
C=2, D=1, F=0). Points are given for each grade they
receive; all the points are added together, and the total
is divided by the number of courses taken. GPA is
important because this number displays the level of
academic achievement of the students enrolled at a
high school. Colleges also consider a student’s GPA for
admission, so having a high GPA is important. When
looking for a high school, try to find schools where
the average GPA is close to 4.0 and above.
Beginning in the 9th grade, both students and parents
PA and curriculum
has on college admissions, based on the more rigorus LA
CORE 4 Curriculum minimum standards of 24 units as set
forth by the Louisiana Board of Regents. For admission to
courses in English, 4 courses in Math, 4 courses in Science,
4 courses in Social Studies, 2 courses in Foreign Language
and 1 Arts course.
or an ACT Score between 20-25, depending on the school.
1. What is the classroom code of conduct?
___________________________________
___________________________________
2. What discipline methods, if any, does the school
use?
___________________________________
___________________________________
3. What is the school's process to suspend or
expel a student? What is the districts role in
this matter?
___________________________________
___________________________________
4. How may a student or parent challenge
a suspension or expulsion?
___________________________________
1. What type of post-high school education do most of the seniors apply or attend? 4-year Private
or Public? 2-year college? Vocational/Tech?
_______________________________________________________________________________________
2. What percentage of graduates enter the workforce after graduation?
________________________________________________________________________________________
3. What percentage of graduates attend local colleges/universities versus those who attend school
out-of-state?
________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________
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GRADUATION RATE
COMPARISON CHART
2012-2013
2013-2014
GRADUATION RATES
High school graduation rates are calculated by the
number of students who enter school in the 9th grade
and complete within 4 years. Students not counted in this
number are students who drop out of school and students
Louisiana
OPSB
74.6
73.5
89
89.3
RSD
61.1
59.5
mean the school is doing something wrong. Remember,
0 20 40 60 80 100
factors, such as school performance scores, ACT/SAT
at the school.
JUMPSTART
& THE CAREER DIPLOMA
Every year high school students
graduate and enter the world. Most
students take the next step in their
education by attending college,
others enter the workforce. A main
factor in today’s society is that
high school successfully, some
This may force them to either drop
out or have poor grades, leaving
them unemployed or uncertain
about the world of work. At the
CTE pathway may apply for jobs in the industry where they
students enrolled in such pathways. Although students
may choose a CTE pathway during their high school career,
or Bachelor’s degree.
Through Jump
Start, the Career
Diploma gives high
school students
the opportunity to
train for a variety of
careers.
Through Jump Start, the Career Diploma gives high school
students the opportunity to train
for a variety of careers including
nursing, construction, website
design, and many more. The
Career Diploma is aligned with
local industry demand, meaning
students are prepared for the
are in short supply and companies
vacancies.
students have the required
immediately, or even work while
pursuing their degree. Students
are not obligated to enroll. Instead, the
choice is theirs. Receiving a Career Diploma does not hinder
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Diploma now prepares students to receive Industry Based
years; CTE ensures students and some young adults obtain
the training necessary to enter the workforce without a
four year college degree. Students who choose to pursue a
college. If an area of interest is something students are
Core Four requirements. During their sophomore year,
students can meet with a school counselor to plan a track

them. All freshmen high school students enroll in the Core
Four curriculum and by their junior year they will have the
opportunity to advance into a Jump Start pathway learning
the trade in a career of their choice.
LOCATION/TRANSPORTATION
to select a high school based on academics, interests and
1. What things interest you most?
___________________________________
___________________________________
2. Are there any programs at your choice schools
related to those interests?
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3. Do your choice schools have a facility that can
adequately meet your academic and extracurricular
expectations?
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POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION
PURSUED BY ALUMNI
of degrees their former students received. If you have
RELIGION
in mind that even if the high school you choose does not
have graduates who went to the college in which you’re
interested or does not have graduates who achieved the
nonpublic schools that include religion in their curriculum.
Since these schools are not public, they do not operate
require that its students be members of the church they
represent; you’ll have to ask. Not all private schools are
religious.
RETENTION RATE
To qualify for TOPS
(state supplemented
scholarships to
universities); a
student must be
a graduate of an
accredited high
school.
who leave and graduate from another school. While there
may be many reasons students leave a school (i.e. moving
well a school supports and engages its students. A report
school because their classes were boring and not relevant
indicated that they would have worked harder to graduate
if their schools had demanded more of them and provided
the necessary academic and personal supports to help them
succeed. Students should not only ask about the school’s
their future goals.
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SINGLE GENDER
VS. COED
Without looking at the Jump Start
the following words?
best advantage. Some people discuss the social value of
working in groups of the same gender. There are many
and teaches us to work with others regardless of gender.
This depends on your preference.
SIZE
High schools in New Orleans range widely in size. Some
and some might have more than 100 students in ninth
grade alone. Both big schools and small schools have their
advantages. At a small school, class sizes may be small and
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SPECIALIZATION
The freedom charter and nonpublic schools have
over curriculum design has resulted in many schools
tailoring their academic programs to provide students
with specialized skills or a unique school culture. If you
have a specialized interest like art, military training, or
entrepreneurial training, there may be a school that
specializes in the skills you are hoping to acquire. Schools
well. Here are some common themes schools may choose
to focus on:
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Project Based Learning: Project based learning uses indepth,
vigorous, interdisciplinary projects in the classroom
to facilitate learning. Schools that focus on project based
learning may allow students to have a lot of
control over their projects, and can be great for students
Arts: An arts school provides a strong focus on visual
arts, music, dance, and theater, far beyond what a typical
curriculum These schools prepare students for
creative careers and often require performances and
gallery shows. NOCCA, the New Orleans Center for the
Arts, is one of the top arts high schools in the
country and it is right here in our city!
College Prep: Some schools focus on college readiness
and classes that will help increase the chances of
admission into and funding for college. These schools
that gives the college applicant an edge over applicants
counselors and enrichment courses that support applying
same services. Ask about the individual programs that a
when they say it.
Virtual Learning: The Louisiana Virtual School s online
classes that can supplement what you are already doing
in school. For more
n about online learning
and how it can work for you, please visit:
www.louisianacoursechoice.net.
are running your home-school as a private school, not
(180 days).
for high school students. To qualify for TOPS (state
be a graduate of an accredited high school. The private
TOPS, but the home study program does. The switch from
non-accredited private school (homeschool) and home
study program for the purpose of qualifying for TOPS must
be made by the beginning of 10th grade.
STAFF TO
STUDENT RATIO
school. For example, a teacher-student ratio of 1:10
indicates that there is one teacher for every 10 students.
High School:
can mean a lot of
for a student who needs extra
independent student. Consider not only the student to
and accelerated schedules for students who need to catch
focus
students or students who have
fallen behind in school for whatever reason. The methods
of teaching at
schools may also be
focusing on job skills and independent learning. Contact
specific schools for additional information.
Home School:
at home, typically by parents but
by tutors,
rather than in other formal of public or private
school. There are two methods to which a child can be
librarians, etc.
TEACHING MODEL
Not all schools follow the same methods when it comes
to teaching. Schools that follow college preparatory
while others use a more lecture-based approach. Ask each
study program where parents must apply to the Board of
copies of student’
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CHOOSING
A HIGHSCHOOL
for Students with Special Needs
cLegal Protection
cAdvocacy
cIndividual Education
Plans
Some questions to ask when choosing a high school
for a student with special needs:
1. Is the school accredited or licensed by the
state? Check your state’s education department
website to find accreditation information.
2. What are the training requirements for the
teachers?
3. Does the school have an active professional
development program for staff?
4. What is a typical day in the classroom like — how
is the day structured?
5. What’s the learning environment in the
classroom?
6. How are behavior issues handled?
7. Is the noise and/or activity level something that
your child can handle?
8. Is the teaching staff using technology in the
classroom?
9. Do they use other adaptive tools to help
students?
10. What are the outcomes? Ask for data on how the
students fare — what percentage goes to college
or is able to transition to a career.
Visit any school you are considering. Look at how the
classroom is set up. Is it the right kind of environment for
your child? How many children are in the classroom? How
does the teacher handle disruptions? Do the students seem
engaged?
Seek out parents whose children go to a school you are
considering. Talk to them about their experience. Ask them
if they think the school is a good fit for a student with your
child’s particular needs.
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TIPS FOR PARENTS:
TRANSITIONING TO HIGH
SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS
WITH SPECIAL NEEDS
Transitioning:
• Find out if the school district has a formal transition
plan
• Schedule an IEP meeting with middle and high school
representatives to discuss current accommodations
and any special transition support needs
• Review the IEP with your child and speak with him/her
about concerns, accommodations, and future goals
Parental Involvement:
• Become familiar with support services offered at the
school, i.e. tutors or study groups
• Speak with other parents whose children attend the
school to gain helpful information
• Promote self-advocacy
• Assit the student in developing good study habits and
organization skills
• Encourage student to join activities that are
compatible with his/her interests and talents
COLLEGE OPTIONS
FOR STUDENTS WITH
INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES
Understanding the difference between K-12 school
experience and college experience, . especially regarding the
that every college student and their parents need to
understand.
The table on the next page highlights some of the
These may pose some challenges as students move into
college. However, there are strategies that are being
Individual Education Plan (IEP):
• Familiarize yourself with Section 504, Rehabilitation
Act of 1973
• Know your child's rights under I.D.E.A. (Individuals
with Disabilities Education Act)
• Participate in the IEP Plan process
• Monito-r the IEP
• Communicate regularly with the IEP Team
• Work with the school staff/administration to ensure
IEP accomodations are met
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High School
The law is the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
(IDEA) -- an “ entitlement” law intended to guarantee
persons with disabilities a free and appropriate
primary and secondary education. IDEA is about
success. Funding is mandated to identify children
with significant problems and provide them with
appropriate services that facilitate successful learning,
including course modifications. Education is a RIGHT
and must be provided in an appropriate environment
to all individuals. The Family Educational Rights and
Privacy Act (FERPA) give parents certain rights with
respect to their children’s education records. Student
and parent advocates for student, and family input is
actively sought.
LEGAL PROTECTION
College
Laws are Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act -"nondiscrimination"-
statutes that are based on a civil rights
model. They are not entitlement laws, and they do not
guarantee successful learning or mandate the creation
of special programs for persons with disabilities. ADA
is about access. The goal of Section 504 and the ADA
is to remove barriers and to guarantee reasonable
accommodations so that persons with disabilities have
an opportunity to participate. FERPA transfers privacy
rights to the student when he or she reaches the age
of 18 or attends a school beyond the high school level.
Parents do not have the right to review their child’s
college records without the written permission of the
student.
Impact on Students with Intellectual Disabilities
This important and far-reaching change in legal protections has implications for all students with disabilities
as they move to college. Because a college education is not a RIGHT, participation in college courses is often
a negotiation between the college and the student. Students with intellectual disabilities are taking college
classes, but that participation is often negotiated on a case by case basis, as they are not legally required to
allow participation of students that are not deemed “otherwise qualified” to take a course. On campuses
where there is an established program for students with intellectual disabilities, the staff of the program may
assist with those negotiations. It is important to note that with appropriate supports in place, students with
labels of intellectual disability are finding success in college courses of all types.
High School
Parents are actively involved in advocating for
appropriate services and supports for their children.
Schools reach out to parents and their participation is
required. Parents talk directly to their child’s teachers
on a regular basis.
ADVOCACY
College
Students are expected to advocate for themselves.
Parent involvement is not always actively sought, and
may be discouraged at times. College faculty and staff
do not typically communicate with parents directly.
Impact on Students with Intellectual Disabilities
This difference highlights the importance of self-advocacy skills. Students should be actively participating in
their IEPs while in high school. They should be learning to speak for themselves and to advocate for their own
needs. It also reminds parents that as their sons and daughters grow up, their role of parent becomes one of
supporter and coach; no longer are they able to coordinate their child’s educational services. One successful
strategy that has been used to assist the student to make this big leap into self-advocacy is the use of forms or
letters that a student can use to introduce themselves to a faculty member and explain their learning needs.
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INDIVIDUAL EDUCATION PLANS AND SUPPORTS
High School
College
The IEP Team, which includes the student and school
district develops Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and
must follow this legal document in the provision of
educational services. Core modifications of classes
and materials are required. The school, with student
and family input, is responsible for arranging for
accommodations and modifications.
There are no IEPs in college. The Disability Services
Office will develop an accommodation plan based
on documentation of disability that is provided
by the student. Modifications are not requiredonly
accommodations. Student must request
accommodations from the college Disability Services
Office.
Impact on Students with Intellectual Disabilities
Students with intellectual disabilities may have had course modifications in their IEPs. In college courses taken
for credit, modifications are not allowed. Some colleges work with faculty or a facilitator to identify course
modifications or to create an individualized set of expectations for the course. In these cases, students would
not receive a college credit. Accommodations are provided to students with disabilities, typically through the
Disability Services Office. While it is expected that college students meet with the DSO to arrange for these
accommodations themselves, there may be some support to help students with intellectual disabilities become
familiar with these services or there might be a separate or additional service coordinator or coach to guide/
mentor the student. Some students might still have an IEP if they are participating in college classes while still
in high school. The college is not expected to enforce or provide modifications or accommodations included in
the IEP. These remain the responsibility of the IEP team.
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DEFINITIONS
RESOURCES
- Any type of school or
training beyond the high school level (i.e., community
program).
- Federal
Intellectual Disability (ID) - Intellectual disability is
skills. This disability originates before the age of 18.
Intellectual disability is the currently preferred term
for the disability historically referred to as mental
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APPLYING 101
General Guidelines
to Applying to Any
High School
application checklist (if provided)
Contact each school in which
you are interested to
1
Gather all
documents that you will need to
turn in to the school. These
documents often include a copy of
your birth certificate, social
security card, 3 proofs of residency,
last report card, standardized test
scores, copy of parent or
guardians license or state issued
I.D. and IEP (if applicable).
Once you have collected all
school applications to which
you
completing them by their
due dates. Make sure to
separate those that require
a written statement so
that you allow yourself
3
2
these.
schools will not process incomplete
of missing documents. It is your
responsibility to make sure that
is complete when you turn it in.
5
Be sure to mark
on a calendar
important dates for each
approximate week acceptance
placement acceptance, interview
open house dates. Create a
system that will help you easily
example, write all Open House
deadlines in blue, etc.
6
Submit the completed
4
this will be your proof that you applied to the school
that you may have if an interview or placement
test is required. The earlier a school
to assist you in rescheduling.
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ADDITIONAL APPLICATION RECOMMENDATIONS
SCHOOL VISITS
When considering schools, one of the most helpful
Shadowing & Spend A Day – Provides the potential
y. One person’
’s, and
to take part in clubs or teams that they are interested in.
once you sit in the classroom. Try to visit each school you
students three ways of viewing the school:
Personal Tours – Provides a one-on-one tour of their
school. These are usually held by appointment only.
Open House – Provides students the opportunity
to visit the school and interact with sta . Schools typically
hold large group tours of their facility, have a group
TYPE OF VISIT PRO CON
Open House
Spend A Day
Great experience; schools usually put a lot of
Allows students to get a feel of what being a
student at the school will be like; students are
allowed to sit in classes and meet future teachers.
with current students about the school.
Not very personal; does not give a true sense of
is taking place.
miss a day at their current school to spend a
Personal Tours
a class to get a sense of teaching methods.
May miss touring the school with others who
appointment to speak with the admissions director. **
School Visit Observation Chart
School Type of Visit Date
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APPLYING 101:
ESSAY
Some schools will ask that you write an essay as part of
1. Read the essay topic and be sure to pay attention to
the instructions. Note if they are asking you to write one
long essay or a few short answers. Pay attention to what
they are specifically asking you to answer. Some schools
may give you a topic to write about and may include
several other questions that they would like you to answer
throughout your essay. Most importantly, look to see if
there is a page or word count minimum or maximum. If for
any reason you are confused by what is being asked, then
call the admissions office as soon as possible to get clarity.
2. Once you are familiar and comfortable with the topic,
begin planning what you will write. There is no right way
to begin writing an essay. Some students prefer to make
an outline of the topics they will cover and then fill in
those topics with more detail later. Other students may
prefer to just write down any thoughts that come to
mind in no particular order and organize them later. You
may be a student who just gets inspired and can write
the entire essay in one sitting and then revise and edit
later. Remember, this is really your choice as long as your
finished product is your best work!
3. A common essay topic for high school applications is
to discuss why you want to attend the school or why you
should be accepted into the school. However the question
is written, keep one thing in mind: this is an opportunity
to sell yourself! Be sure to include your goals and how
attending the school will help you achieve them. Also,
make a list of important attributes of the school and why
you think you will be a good match. Include what you will
be able to offer the school if they accept you. It is okay to
provide information on extracurricular activities, such as
cheerleading, band or football; however, don’t let them
be the focus of your essay.
4. Once you have finished writing your essay, have
someone proofread it for grammatical errors and for
content. There are people in your life that will be more
than happy to help you during this process.
5. Whether you decide to use these tips or others,
just make sure that the final product that you turn in is
YOUR BEST WORK! It is much more meaningful if you
write your own essay; therefore, schools will be able to
see that you took your time and put forth effort
during the writing process. Also, it will be a great way
to get acclimated to what will be expected of you in
years to come.
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INTERVIEW
in an interview with administrators and teachers. Some
the interview.
It may be a good idea to request an interview even if
the school does not require one, especially if you need
4. Practice Makes Perfect. our
interview techniques with your parents, friends and even
person with whom you may not be as comfortable; this
will give you a chance to get your nerves under control
interviews, you may become aware of things that you do
when you are nervous. For example, some people twirl
stand out from the pack:
1. Be Prepared. Before you go to the interview be
website, read their mission statement, view their
Familiarize yourself as much as possible with the school so
You would not want to ask if the school has a swim team or
out on your own.
available, such as “How many books are in your library?”
school and it also allows you to receive answers that will
2. Know Yourself. Refer back to your selfassessment
from page 12 to decide if the school is a good
match for you. Look at the factors you marked as a 5 and
1 to see how the school compares numbers. If you know
yourself and what you are looking to get from your high
school experience, you should be able to communicate
this clearly to the interviewer.
3. Answering Questions. It is a given
favorite subject?” or “Which clubs are you interested in
joining?” You want to make sure that your answers allow
the interviewer to gain more insight about you. Instead
of simply answering either “Science” or “Student
Government,” explain what interests you about science
or why you would like to join the student government.
interviewer and interviewee. This will give you a chance to
5. Interview Etiquette. These are a few
basic rules that you should adhere to when going on an
interview:
Dress nicely. If you are unsure of what to wear, you
too casually.
Arrive on time. This is probably one of the most
important rules to remember because it can set the tone
early so that you may freshen up or get a sip of water. By
arriving early, you will be able to collect your thoughts
and stay calm.
Body Language.
and do not slouch. Being nervous is not uncommon.
nervousness and maintain good eye contact, showing
Always be polite and professional and
never use slang terminology.
or schools (even if they happen to be rivals). Schools
who are able to meet and deal with challenges.
Time constraints.
stood out. Whether its poor grades or absences, make sure
If you discuss this topic without having to be asked, this
that you have a thorough knowledge of self. Be sure not
Thank you’s. Before you leave, be sure to thank the
two key points of your interview.
and not your weaknesses.
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6. Sample Questions.
INDIVIDUAL EDUCATION PLANS AND SUPPORTS
Although the questions may vary a little from school to
school, they all want to know the same answers. Take a
moment to see if you can answer the questions below about
a school of your choice:
What is your favorite subject? Why?
Why do you want to attend this high school?
What has been your biggest achievement so far?
What can you contribute?
Who is your hero? Why?
Why is it important for you to attend a Catholic high school?
What is one of the most difficult situations you have faced
and how did you handle it?
How did you spend your summer?
If you could change one thing about your elementary school
experience, what would it be and why?
What was the last book you read?
Remember,
First Impressions
Are Lasting
Impressions!!!
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RECOMMENDATION
LETTERS
3.
When you ask someone to recommend you, you are
someone who knows you and your work as a student.
A strong recommendation letter can make all the
following guidelines will help you secure the strongest
pre-addressed stamped envelope. Do not forget to followup
with a thank you card!
4. Follow up to make sure it is mailed! While you should
always be polite, as the deadline approaches do not be
1. Know what is required. Many schools will hav
look, how many you need, and when it is due. They may
life can get busy and a helpful reminder is all that is needed
to get the ball rolling.
looking for in a student.
2. Ask the right people. The person writing your
recommendation should know you well and provide
specific examples of your personal characteristics,
academic strengths, and accomplishments. This means
your principal; it could be your favorite English teacher,
coach, pastor, or an adult mentor. Do not ask a family
member to recommend you; schools want to see that you
Recommendation Letters have been requested
from the following:
Name
Date
Requested
Date Reminder
Sent
Date
Received
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TESTING
Schools may use testing as a part of their admission
process. Some use a test to determine whether the student
gauge a student’s skill/knowledge level.
Schools that use tests as a gauge usually place students
with similar skill/knowledge sets in the same classroom or
that use a test to determine acceptance may or may not
operate on a “track” system because all of their students
enter with a similar skill set.
ACCEPTANCE
& MAKING
A DECISION
Some schools may have a strict acceptance deadline and
by sending an email, placing a phone call, signing an
acceptance agreement, or paying a deposit. In any of
making a decision.
the date they originally stated, then immediately call the
will be administered, what you should expect and if there
are any older versions that you are able to access. Visit
to learn test taking strategies
If you are accepted to more than one school, go back to the
list of “factors to consider when choosing a high school”
and the self assessment. Compare each school to the list
of what was important to you. It may help to make a pros
school to schedule another visit. Since you are only down
Students transferring from a
non public school to a public
school must take and pass the
high stakes standardized test
administered to all 8th graders
in New Orleans Public Schools
during the Spring of the year of
application. Contact the school’s
decision.
information and how you can sit
for the test.
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Using what you've learned so far, compare
the pros and cons of two schools you are
considering attending:
School Name:_____________________________
Pros
Cons
School Name:_____________________________
Pros
Cons
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FUNDING
When considering a private or parochial high school you also
must consider how to pay for it because unlike public schools
they are not tuition free. The cost of attending these types
of high schools can vary from a few thousand dollars up to
five figures. If you are unable to pay full tuition costs, schools
may offer a variety of options to assist you.
These are some of the most common types of financial
assistance that are offered by schools:
INDIVIDUAL EDUCATION PLANS AND SUPPORTS
Work-study: Need based, students are allowed to work at the
school, either before or after, doing various jobs.
Scholarships: At some schools every student is assessed
to determine scholarship eligibility, while at others they
are only awarded to students who apply and meet certain
requirements. Scholarships may be merit-based (certain GPA
or test scores) or need based depending on the school. Once
a scholarship is awarded, the student must continue to meet
these requirements in order to keep the scholarship.
Grants: Money given to a student in which the student is not
required to pay back. Unlike scholarships, students do not
have to maintain certain requirements. Grants are usually
awarded based on financial need.
Bank Loans: Some schools will allow you to finance your
tuition by taking out a loan through a bank. Most schools
will facilitate this process with a bank. You will be required
to pay the bank directly on a monthly basis and the payment
will include interest.
Payment Plans: Schools may allow you to pay your tuition
over a number of months, usually broken down into a number
of equal payments. Unlike bank loans, payments are made
directly to the school. Some schools may offer an incentive
(less cost) for paying the tuition in full rather than making
monthly payments.
The program provides families in Louisiana with greater
educational choice. Students who meet residency
requirements are eligible if they:
•
• Attended K-12 last year in a public school that was rated
‘C,’ ‘D,’ or ‘F’
•
• Are entering Kindergarten for the first time in the 2016-
2017 school year
•
• Were awarded a scholarship for the previous school year
For more detailed information and to find a list of schools
participating in the program for the 2016-2017 school year
visit www.lascholarshipprogram.com
Whether schools offer one or more of these options, be sure
you inquire about the deadlines, qualifications (if any), and
materials/information needed in order to apply.
ENROLLING
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:
Every school will require an original and a copy of these
documents to enroll your child in school:
Birth certificate
Immunization Records
Individualized Education Plan (IEP) for special needs
and gifted/talented students
Proof of address (driver’s license, utility bills,
copy of lease, etc.)
Louisiana K-12 Scholarship Program: Also known as the
“voucher program.” Louisiana students attending underperforming
public schools now have the opportunity to
apply for a state-funded scholarship to any approved nonpublic
school or ‘A’ and ‘B’ rated public school outside their
attendance zone.
USEFUL DOCUMENTS:
Depending on the school and the grade to which you are
applying, these documents may be applicable in some cases
and may be required in others:
Most recent report card
Most recent standardized test scores
Any other education records
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COLLEGE
READINESS
cACT
cSAT
cAP Courses
cHonors Courses
cDual Enrollment
You’re probably wondering, “Why do I need to be
thinking about college when I’m just in middle
one of the most important factors to consider is
whether or not your high school will adequately prepare
you to get into and succeed in college. When asked
about the number one factor in admissions, colleges
overwhelmingly say it’s a rigorous high school curriculum.
A strong college-prep curriculum is by far the best
you out of remedial courses freshman year.
COLLEGE ENTRANCE EXAMS
College entrance exams are standardized tests that
how prepared a student is to succeed in college. The
great thing about standardized tests is that they allow
say a 24 on the ACT – means the same thing whether it
was earned by a student at a private school in New York, a
public school in New Orleans, or a homeschooled student
in rural Idaho. Because standardized tests measure the
same skills and are given in the same manner for every
student, they are perceived as being fairer than nonstandardized
tests and to be a more reliable comparison
of how students will perform.
frequently used exams are the ACT and the SAT.
For example, let’s take a group of students who earn the
same grade in their Algebra classes –let’s say an A. These
states, use different books, have different teachers,
possible for there to be a great disparity in the level of
mastery of the subject area among the students. Even
within the same school, an A from one teacher may not
represent the same level of knowledge as an A from
another teacher.
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ACT (AMERICAN
COLLEGE TEST)
The ACT is a standardized college entrance exam that
measures knowledge, understanding, and skills learned in
is scored from 1 to 36. The total (composite) score is the
average of the four subject scores. The highest
possible score is a 36, with the 2014 national average
being a 21. Please note that average scores vary greatly
across states. The ACT is most often required by schools
in the South and Midwest. ACT Tests are offered six
times throughout the year, and registration costs start
at $38 per test option.
The SAT is also a standardized
college entrance exam. It is
in that it is aimed more at
measuring general reasoning
and problem-solving skills.
It places heavy emphasis on
verbal and vocabulary skills,
and consists of three parts:
critical reading, mathematical
reasoning, and writing.
OTHER TYPES OF TESTS
In addi o entrance exams, there are other tests to
consider taking when applying to college:
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) is a
standardized test measuring one’s ability to speak and
requirement for students applying to college from outside
the U.S.
CLEP (College-Level Examination Program) tests are
similar to AP exams in that students can earn college
area. CLEP exams
from AP exams in that they do
They allow students to demonstrate their college-level
knowledge regardless of where or how they acquired the
knowledge (i.e. homeschooled students). Scores range
from 20 to 80, with a recommended passing score of 50
(College Board). Please note that each school’s policy is
may not mean the same at another
throughout the year at test centers located at colleges and
AP COURSES
AP, or Advanced Placement, courses are college-level
courses that a student can take in high school. They are
more rigorous than high school courses and students can
receive college credit by achieving a certain score on an
are in more than 30 subjects, although not all
classes are available in all high schools. Students who
successfully pass AP exams may be granted college credit
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SAT (SCHOLASTIC
APTITUDE TEST)
score is the sum of the scores on each section, with the
highest score being a 2400. The 2014 national average
was 1497. Please note that average scores vary greatly
across states. Colleges on the East and West Coast use
the SAT most often. Tests are offered seven times
throughout the year, and registration costs start at
$54.50.
some college scholarships and college grants
factor in your success on the AP exams. Please note
that not all colleges grant students college credit for the
courses.
AP (Advanced Placement) exams are a series of standardized
achievement tests taken in high school to test mastery of
college-level material in a variety of courses. AP exams
measure knowledge of the subject area learned in school.
AP exams are generally taken a student has completed
scored from 1 to 5 with 5 being the highest. Each college’s
or 4 to receive college credit. They are generally taken
in May and cost approximately $91 per exam.

DUAL ENROLLMENT
PROGRAMS
Dual enrollment programs allow students to take college
enrollment program; be sure to ask your school(s) of
HONORS COURSES
Regular honors courses are developed locally by high
school teachers to help meet the needs of accelerated
Honors courses
help you gain
an advantage in
the admission
process.
honors classes, but are more challenging, faster paced,
and cover topics more in-depth.
While you will not get college credit for these courses, they
the college admission process. Colleges look for students
who take rigorous courses. It shows them that you are
serious about your academic career and like to challenge
yourself. Second, you can boost your GPA. Because honors
grades earned in honors courses at most schools are given
an extra grade point. For example, an A earns 5 points
instead of 4, and a B earns 4 points instead of 3.
Therefore, your overall GPA could be higher than 4.0. Some
schools go by their own grading system, so the “weighted”
GPA may not apply at every high school. Finally, taking
honors courses prepares you for college-level work. While
school courses and college academics, being accustomed
prepare you to succeed in college.
SUMMARY
You may feel like planning for college is a lot to think about
as a middle-schooler, but remember that high school is
etc.) However, it is best to begin with the end in mind
top on your list.
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LOUISIANA
HIGHER
STANDARDS
Over the past year you have probably heard more than a
Here is an example of a high
school mathematics question
aligned with current state
standards:
Street and Pine Street run exactly east to west. Oak
Avenue runs exactly north to south. All of the streets
remain straight.
are being put in place in our state and across the country.
and reading and almost 1/3 of our states' college students
enrolled in developmental courses, there was a clear
need for change. In 2010, higher standards were
adopted with a focus on English language arts and math.
The State Standards define what you need to learn in
reading, writing and math in each grade to stay on track
for college and career. These standards do not dictate
how you are taught; rather they ensure that you
understand specific concepts by the end of a given year.
While there have always been standards, the new
standards are more rigorous and will help to prepare
you with essential skills to compete in a competitive,
global market place.
In high school, you will use a deeper understanding
of mathematics to solve real-world problems. The
new standards allow for greater focus on fewer topics.
Concepts covered in lower grades will be built upon
during your high school career. The rigor requires
that you have a deeper conceptual understanding, you
possess speed and accuracy in calculations and correctly
apply mathematical knowledge.
Oak Ave.
Maple St.
Pine St.
Birch St.
Elm St.
Which statements must be true, based only on the given
A. Birch Street and Elm Street intersect at right angles.
B. Maple Street and Pine Street are parallel.
C. If more of the map is shown, Elm Street and Oak
Avenue will not intersect.
D. Oak Avenue and Maple Street are perpendicular.
Source: http:/www.parcc.pearson.com/resources/practice_test/
geometry.
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The standards for English Language Arts and Literacy for
high school students builds upon existing standards and
mirrors what you will need to succeed in college, career
and life. These standards call for a greater focus on
increasing the complexity of text and expanding
students’ vocabularies in preparation for college and
career level reading by the end of high school. You may
notice the way questions are asked regarding
information you have read. Rather than having relied on

prior knowledge or personal experience, a correct
answer will depend on your ability to read carefully and
grasp information, arguments, ideas and details based
is that there will be more passages and books that you are
asked to read that discuss the world that we live in, instead
Here is an example of a high
school English Language Arts
question aligned with current
state standards:
Read the passage from the 1928 novel Quicksand by
African American author, Nella Larsen. Then, answer the
The test will move away from a need for test-taking tricks
and strategies and move toward requiring students to not
only select the correct answer but justify their response by
choosing the quotation from the text that supports their
selection. The standards are being implemented from
grades K-12 and your ability to conquer these skills will
determine your success not only in high school, but also in
college, career and life.
Notes:
from Quicksand by Nella Larsen
faded. The sight thrilled her as beauty, grandeur, of
any kind always did, but that was all.
2. The liner drew out from churning slate-colored
waters of the river into the waves. The small see
evening. In the western sky was a pink and mauve
obscurity. Leaning against the railing, Helga started
into the approaching night, glad to be at last alone,
fr
brown, and black, which, as the torrid summer burnt
to its close, had so oppressed her. No, she hadn't
be
t
inherent aloneness which was part of her very being,
only dullness had come, dullness and a great aversion.
In paragraph 2, what does the phrase inherent
aloness suggest about Helga?
A. She dislikes the company of others.
C. She feels the other people are judging here.
D. She is uncomfortable being alone.
Source: http:/www.parcc.pearson.com/resources/practice_test/
english/grade-11.
Keep in mind that both US college entrance exams will
be aligned with the Louisiana State Standards. While
the ACT is already aligned, the SAT beginning in 2016
will aim to reinforce skills and evidence-based thinking
that students should be learning in high school.
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ATTENDANCE
While it may seem like missing a few days of school is
not a big deal now, it may come back to haunt you. If you
PREPPING
FOR
SUCCESS
How prepared are you
for high school?
High school
of ways. It presents more responsibility and more
freedom. While you will be gaining the freedom of
of clubs, team sports and student led-organizations,
you will have more homework, be expected to retain
more information, and be required to take on more
middle school and high school is important. There are
both now and once you enter your freshman year.
What to Do Now?
Hopefully by now you have put some thought into possible
class schedule. However, before you jump ahead, there
others may view excessive absenteeism as a lack of
shouldn’t strive towards it!
GRADES AND TEST SCORES
private or Catholic. While some schools may require a
certain GPA to be considered for acceptance, all schools
require that you meet all or some of the following
requirements to be promoted to the 9th grade without
c Passing score on the LEAP test
c Passing grade in all core courses
c Minimum number of unexcused absences
While grades are important to all schools, some schools
have not passed some form of a standardized test. Study
your grades up! Remember, your GPA is the “grade of all
grades” and the one high school’s will be looking at the
most!
BEHAVIOR
Getting along with your classmates and teachers is
important. High school administrators will also view your
discipline records when considering admission to their
school. Any behavior issues that are on your record may
is successful.
Keep in mind that some schools may require
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adults at your current school; you never know if you will
need their assistance during this journey.
EXTRACURRICULAR
ACTIVITIES
While grades, behavior, and test scores are important,
activities you do outside of the classroom are also
shows schools that you are well-rounded with social and
other life skills, and that you have other interests outside
Are you currently involved
in any extracurricular
activities? If so, which
ones do you plan on
participating in when you
go to High School?
involved also tells schools a lot about your personality.
Here are things you can do to succeed outside of the
classroom:
•
and community/ service learning. Find something you
love doing or try something new!
• Volunteer at your school, church, or in your community.
•
available in your area, such as magnet programs,
enrichment programs.
•
Keep in mind that it is never too late to get back on track,
but the sooner you start the easier it will be!
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HERE
to HELP
Now that you know what you can do now to enhance your
high school application, it is time to select an adult to
join you in this process. The adults in your life want to see
you succeed and they are there to support you and see you
through completing the 8th grade and attending the high
school that is right for you!
The first step is selecting an adult in your life. Whether you
choose to ask one person or three is your decision, but keep
in mind that different people may be able to offer advice
on different topics. The following list is a suggestion to help
you get started:
SCHOOL COUNSELOR
Your school counselor can help you with pretty much
anything, especially the high school application process. Your
counselor is there to answer any questions you may have,
make sure you have the right documents, and remind you
about deadlines and open house dates. If you do not already
know your counselor, reach out to them and begin to get
to know them better. Ask questions about high schools and
career aspirations. It is also good to show them the results
from the Self-Knowledge questionnaire.
TEACHERS
Teachers are also a valuable asset. Take advantage of having
access to them on a daily basis. Your teachers are there to
make sure that you are successful both in their class and in
other classes; so, do not be afraid to ask them questions
about their high school experiences. You may find out that
your teacher may have attended a high school in which you
are interested.
Who is your school
counselor?
Do you know where their
office is located?
Counselor's Name:
______________________
Office Location:
______________________
Set up a time to meet
with your counselor.
What is the day and time of the meeting?
______________________
AFTER-SCHOOL
PROGRAMS AND
COMMUNITY LEADERS
Whether it is a coach, staff member overseeing a club, or even
a community member, some of your best supporters can be
found through your after-school or enrichment programs.
You may already turn to these individuals for advice in your
personal life; however they can also be a valuable resource
in guiding you through your high school selection process.
While your teachers may be great to ask questions regarding
academics, these individuals are there to answer questions
that will enrich your high school experience!
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Name three adults you want to get to know better at
your school or in your community?
Name Phone Number Email Address
1.
2.
3.
Once you have selected an adult, set up a meeting time either after school or during lunch to ask questions about
high school and preparing for college and a career. Be sure to go prepared with questions and something to take
notes on so you can reflect on what you learned.
What questions will you ask this person?
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What to Do in the Ninth Grade
Preparing for and surviving your first year of high
school can be scary, but you can do it!
Make new
friends!
Work
Hard!
Do your work!
Stay
Focused!
Study!
You are required to
do a lot more work
than if you were in
elementary or middle
school.
Choose a school
that is right
for you!
Join a
club!
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CHOOSE THE BEST
SCHOOL FOR YOU
Choosing the best school for you is really what this
guide is all about. Find the best fit for your skills,
passions, and academic strengths and weaknesses.
This is going to take a lot of research and work but it
will be worth it.
TRY NEW THINGS
High school is a new phase of your life. Make new
friends, try new activities, and get the most out of
it that you possibly can. It might be intimidating to
meet new friends and try new things, but remember
that everyone else is new too. You’re not alone. When
considering extracurricular activities remember that
your grades matter a lot, but colleges also look for well
rounded students. Get involved!
WELCOME NEW
FREEDOMS AND NEW
RESPONSIBILITIES
You will have many new freedoms in high school. You’ll have
the freedom to choose some of your classes, you might
be able to earn off campus lunches, and eventually you’ll
even be able to drive. With these freedoms come many
responsibilities as well.
Teachers are going to expect you to get things done and
stay organized. Remember to stay positive about whatever
changes you face.
We hope these tips will help you conquer your fears and
make the best of your freshman year.
Have fun and work hard!
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Mission Statement
Receiving a Catholic Education
The Office of Catholic Schools of the Archdiocese of New Orleans provides leadership, service, support, and direction to the Catholic school
community. Under the guidance of the Holy Spirit, we follow the example of Jesus, the Master Teacher, in our ministry to evangelize,
catechize, and educate in a caring, efficient, and collaborative manner.
Goals
• To foster Catholic identity through the Gospel teachings of Jesus so that Christ’s presence permeates every aspect of each
Catholic School;
• To build and model a faith community;
• To empower the leadership of each Catholic school;
• To support Catholic schools with leadership, services and resources;
• To call each Catholic school to responsibility;
• To direct and implement all archdiocesan and state policies.
Academic Programs
• Catholic values, spirit and faith permeate all aspects of school life in a Catholic school. In addition, formal Catholic religion
classes are taught at all levels.
• Students are offered opportunities for daily prayer, celebrations of the liturgical year (Advent, Lent, the Paschal Season,
devotions to the Blessed Mother), and the reception of the Holy Eucharist at mass.
• Service projects, social justice activities, and pro-life programs are other expressions of the faith life of the school.
• Schools welcome non-Catholic students who are expected to participate in religion classes and take part in liturgical celebrations.
Areas of Accountability in Catholic Schools:
• Achievement Test Scores • Active Parent Participation
• Assessments - Multiple types • Accounting System - Budgets
• Attendance/Drop-out rates • Accreditation and Awards
All schools meet or exceed the Louisiana State Content Standards in core curriculum subjects, many have received Blue Ribbon awards,
and most are SACS accredited. In addition to the core curriculum, schools have developed programs to address the talents and interests
of students in the areas of art, music, drama, athletics, technology, and foreign language. Schools offer a wide array of extra-curricular
activities to develop the whole child.
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2015-2016
Archdiocese Of New Orleans Catholic High Schools
Application Process
October-November
2015
• Attend the Open House of every school of interest (see next page for Open House details).
• Download and complete application.
• Archdiocesan applications are available online at www.anocs.org and from schools on
November 9, 2015.
November 9-13,
2015
• Complete the Archdiocese of N.O. Catholic High School Application Form.
• Students can apply to only one high school.
• Students currently attending a Catholic elementary school must return the form to their
present elementary school by Wednesday, November 13, 2015.
• Students currently attending a non-Catholic elementary school must send this form with
elementary school records (transcripts [5-8], standardized test results, and first quarter
report cards for current grade) to the selected high school by Friday, November 13, 2015.
January 9,
2016
• Students must attend Application Day at 8 AM at the high school for which they
submitted an application.
• The high school will collect a non-refundable, non-transferable, one-time $20.00
application fee payable to that high school.
• Students will also take a placement test. Performance on the placement test alone does
not determine acceptance.
February 25,
2016
• Letters of acceptance/non-acceptance are mailed.
• All folders of non-accepted students will be forwarded to the Office of Catholic Schools,
7887 Walmsley Avenue, New Orleans, Louisiana.
February 25,
2016
• Letters of invitation to apply to other high schools will be mailed to students who are
not accepted at the high school of their choice.
• In the event that the indicated high school does not accept a student, consent is required
to authorize and permit other Catholic high schools (that may have openings) to review
the student’s records (refer to Archdiocesan application).
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2015-2016
Archdiocese Of New Orleans Catholic High Schools
Open House Dates
Cabrini High School October 1 4-7 PM
Mount Carmel Academy October 8 3-7 PM
St. Katharine Drexel
(formerly known as Xavier Preparatory)
October 6
6-8 PM
Academy of Our Lady October 13 4 & 6 PM
Holy Cross October 14 6-8 PM
Holy Rosary October 20 5-7 PM
Academy of the Sacred Heart October 21 4:30, 5:30, 6:30 PM
St. Mary’s Dominican October 22 3:30-6:30 PM
St. Mary’s Academy October 27 6-8 PM
St. Augustine October 29 6-8 PM
Ursuline Academy October 29 3:30-6:30 PM
De La Salle November 3 4, 5, & 6 PM
Jesuit November 4 4:30, 5:30 & 6:30 PM
Brother Martin November 5 5-8 PM
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BROTHER MARTIN HIGH SCHOOL
ADDRESS: 4401 Elysian Fields Ave., New Orleans, LA 70122
PHONE: (504) 283-1561
FAX: (504) 286-8462
WEBSITE: www.brothermartin.com
SCHOOL DISTRICT: Archdiocese of New Orleans
SCHOOL TYPE: Catholic
SCHOOL LEADER: Gregory Rando (principal) | John Devlin (president)
MISSION STATEMENT: The mission of Brother Martin High School is to form young people through a holistic education that fosters academic excellence in
a caring, disciplined community which integrates Catholic tradition and the charism of the Brothers of the Sacred Heart to meet the needs of a changing world.
PROGRAM OFFERINGS
ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP) COURSES:
DUAL/CONCURRENT COLLEGE ENROLLMENT:
PARTICIPATION WITH NOCCA:
GUIDANCE COUNSELOR:
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
DETAILS
ARTS EDUCATION: Yes art, band, chorus
TRANSPORTATION PROVIDED: Yes Private bus service available for a fee; school provides info to
help parents set up carpools
UNIFORMS REQUIRED:
SCHOOL START AND END TIME:
Yes
7:55 am to 3:06 pm
AVERAGE CLASS SIZE: 23
GRADES SERVED (2015-2016): 8th - 12th
ENROLLMENT (2014-2015): 1,162
CURRICULAR FOCUS: N/A
RELIGIOUS FOCUS: Catholic
STUDENT GENDER: ALL BOYS
SPECIAL EDUCATION MODEL: Information not provided
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Mandeville St.
OTHER SCHOOL PROGRAMS/FEATURES: band, chorus, NJROTC, art
OTHER CAMPUS FEATURES: athletic center, gymnasium, 10 acres of green space
EXTRACURRICULAR/AFTERSCHOOL ACTIVITIES: multiple student clubs and organizations
TEAM SPORTS: baseball, basketball, bowling, cross country, football, golf, soccer, swimming, tennis, track and field, wrestling;
also club sports - rugby, lacrosse, in-line hockey
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St. Aloysius
Gentilly Blvd.
Marigny St.
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS: Complete graduation requirements available in school handbook or online (www.
brothermartin.com); students required to complete minimum number of service hours to be eligible for graduation (8th & 9th
grades - 10 hours; 10th grade - 20 hours; 11th grade - 60 hours; 12th grade- 20 hours)
SCHOOL PERFORMANCE DATA: Not all schools will have information for every category.
PERFORMANCE DATA SCORE/DATA ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
2013-2014 SCHOOL PERFORMANCE SCORE (SPS) N/A
2015 AVG. ACT SCORE 24.8
2015 AVG. SAT SCORE N/R
2014-2015 AVG. STUDENT GPA N/R
2014-2015 GRADUATION RATE 100%
2013-2014 SUSPENSION RATE N/R
2013-2014 EXPULSION RATE N/R
2013-2014 DROPOUT RATE N/R
2014-2015 TOPS ELIGIBLE 74%
POST-HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATION
% ACCEPTED
2014-2015
POST-HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATION
% ACCEPTED
2014-2015
VOCATIONAL/TRADE SCHOOL N/R PUBLIC FOUR-YEAR COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY N/R
TWO-YEAR COLLEGE N/R PRIVATE FOUR-YEAR COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY N/R
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ADMISSION INFORMATION
REQUIREMENTS: Admission is selective and based on (1) desire to
attend Brother Martin, (2) cumulative elementary school record, (3)
recommendation of elementary school principals and teachers, (4)
results of interview with each applicant and his parents
TUITION: $9,360 (includes registration fees)
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Yes - merit-based academic scholarships;
grants and work study offered based on financial need; monthly,
quarterly, semi-annual and annual payment arrangements available
interest free
APPLICATIONS DUE: November 11, 2015 & November 13, 2015-
follows Archdiocese of New Orleans timeline
APPLICATION PROCESS: Complete application provided by the school;
submit past report cards, standardized test results and school transcripts;
admissions placement test required (January) and interview with student
and parents
ADMISSION CONTACT: Carlos Bogran
admissions@brothermartin.com
(504) 283-1561 ext 3022
N/A = information not available/does not apply N/R = information not provided by the school
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CABRINI HIGH SCHOOL
ADDRESS: 1400 Moss St., New Orleans, LA 70119
PHONE: (504) 482-1193
FAX: (504) 483-8671
WEBSITE: www.cabrinihigh.com
SCHOOL DISTRICT: Archdiocese of New Orleans
SCHOOL TYPE: Catholic
SCHOOL LEADER: Yvonne Hrapmann (principal) | Ardley R. Hanemann (president)
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MISSION STATEMENT: The mission of Cabrini High School is to educate the minds and hearts of young women in the Catholic Cabrinian tradition thus instilling
the principles of respect, excellence, and service.
PROGRAM OFFERINGS
ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP) COURSES:
DUAL/CONCURRENT COLLEGE ENROLLMENT:
PARTICIPATION WITH NOCCA:
GUIDANCE COUNSELOR:
ARTS EDUCATION:
TRANSPORTATION PROVIDED:
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
No
DETAILS
UNIFORMS REQUIRED: Yes avg. cost $375
SCHOOL START AND END TIME:
8:00 am to 3:10 pm
AVERAGE CLASS SIZE: 20
GRADES SERVED (2015-2016): 8th - 12th
ENROLLMENT (2014-2015): 536
CURRICULAR FOCUS: N/A
RELIGIOUS FOCUS: Catholic
STUDENT GENDER: ALL GIRLS
SPECIAL EDUCATION MODEL: Information not provided
OTHER SCHOOL PROGRAMS/FEATURES: Cabrini writing program (research and writing across the curriculum); daily
math# writing and physics labs; daily 20-minute sustained silent reading and math challenge; ACT, SAT, PSAT and
standardized test preparation integrated in curriculum
OTHER CAMPUS FEATURES: gymnasium, library, chapel, weight room, AP music theory classroom, black box theatre-style
classroom
EXTRACURRICULAR/AFTERSCHOOL ACTIVITIES: ambassadors, chamber ensemble, cheerleading, current events, dance
team, drama, essay writing club, Excalibur science honor society, French honor society, guitar, junior honor club, Key Club,
French club, literary, Mu Alpha Theta math honor society, National Art Honor Society, National Honor Society, No Place for
Hate, ping-pong, pro-life club, quiz bowl, Renaissance, Students Against Drugs and Alcohol, Save the Earth, science club,
scrabble, Spanish club, Spanish honor society, speech club, Spring Arts Festival executive committee, student council, Support
Our Animal Rescue, Tri-M music honor society
TEAM SPORTS: basketball, bowling, cheerleading, cross country, soccer, softball, swimming, track and field, volleyball
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GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS: 35 credits for students who entered prior to freshman year and 28 credits for students who
enter as freshmen; attendance at senior retreat; completion of 120 service hours; completion of mandatory research paper
SCHOOL PERFORMANCE DATA: Not all schools will have information for every category.
PERFORMANCE DATA SCORE/DATA ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
2013-2014 SCHOOL PERFORMANCE SCORE (SPS) N/A
2015 AVG. ACT SCORE N/R
2015 AVG. SAT SCORE N/R
2014-2015 AVG. STUDENT GPA 3.26
2014-2015 GRADUATION RATE 100%
2013-2014 SUSPENSION RATE N/R
2013-2014 EXPULSION RATE N/R
2013-2014 DROPOUT RATE N/R
2014-2015 TOPS ELIGIBLE 76%
POST-HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATION
% ACCEPTED
2014-2015
POST-HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATION
% ACCEPTED
2014-2015
VOCATIONAL/TRADE SCHOOL 0% PUBLIC FOUR-YEAR COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY 87%
TWO-YEAR COLLEGE 9% PRIVATE FOUR-YEAR COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY 59%
N/A = information not available/does not apply N/R = information not provided by the school
ADMISSION INFORMATION
REQUIREMENTS: Acceptance based on applicant’s grades and
standardized test scores from 5th grade through current school year,
admissions interview, recommendations from elementary/middle school
teachers or administrators, and other information deemed necessary;
application day test results are used for placement purposes only
TUITION: $8,200 (plus $550 registration fee)
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Yes - limited financial assistance available
(merit-based academic scholarships available to 8th and 9th grade
students with an A/B record, acceptable conduct and attendance
records and a score at the 90th percentile on Cabrini placement test);
needs-based assistance available through work-study; tuition financing
available through First Bank & Trust
APPLICATIONS DUE: November 11, 2015 & November 13, 2015-
follows Archdiocese of New Orleans timeline
APPLICATION PROCESS: Complete application provided by the school;
submit past report cards, standardized test results and school transcripts;
admissions placement test required (January) and interview with student
and parents
ADMISSION CONTACT: Jean T. Montgomery
jmontgomery@cabrinihigh.com
(504) 483-8699

DE LA SALLE HIGH SCHOOL
ADDRESS: 5300 St. Charles Ave., New Orleans, LA 70115
PHONE: (504) 895-5717
FAX: (504) 895-1300
WEBSITE: www.delasallenola.com
SCHOOL DISTRICT: Archdiocese of New Orleans
SCHOOL TYPE: Catholic
SCHOOL LEADER: Paul Kelly | Myles Seghers (president)
MISSION STATEMENT: De La Salle-New Orleans is a dynamic, innovative Catholic secondary school preparing young people for college, career, and life in
a global community associated for the Lasallian mission.
PROGRAM OFFERINGS
ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP) COURSES:
DUAL/CONCURRENT COLLEGE ENROLLMENT:
Yes
Yes
DETAILS
PARTICIPATION WITH NOCCA: Yes transportation not provided
GUIDANCE COUNSELOR:
ARTS EDUCATION:
TRANSPORTATION PROVIDED:
UNIFORMS REQUIRED:
SCHOOL START AND END TIME:
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
7:45 am to 2:45 pm
AVERAGE CLASS SIZE: 22.5
OTHER SCHOOL PROGRAMS/FEATURES: college prep classes, honors classes, AP courses, band program, art program,
theater program
GRADES SERVED (2015-2016): 8th - 12th
ENROLLMENT (2014-2015): 532
CURRICULAR FOCUS: College preparatory
RELIGIOUS FOCUS: Catholic
STUDENT GENDER: COED
SPECIAL EDUCATION MODEL: Information not provided
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OTHER CAMPUS FEATURES: chapel, gymnasium, theater, life sciences center, classrooms of the future
EXTRACURRICULAR/AFTERSCHOOL ACTIVITIES: academic games, art club, band, chorus, Cavalettes, cheerleaders, campus
ministry, chess club, culinary arts club, data club, French club and honor society, green club, international club, junior classical
league, junior engineering technological society, La Troupe De La Salle, Lasallian youth Key Club, Maroon Legend (yearbook),
math counts, Mu Alpha Theta, National English Honor Society, National Honor Society, poetry club, Quill and Scroll, science
and safari club, Shakespeare club, Spanish club and honor society, Squires Club, speech club, student council
TEAM SPORTS: baseball, basketball, football, cross country, golf, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, track, volleyball, wrestling
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS: Must successfully complete the De La Salle core curriculum
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SCHOOL PERFORMANCE DATA: Not all schools will have information for every category.
PERFORMANCE DATA SCORE/DATA ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
2013-2014 SCHOOL PERFORMANCE SCORE (SPS) N/A
2015 AVG. ACT SCORE 21
2015 AVG. SAT SCORE N/R
2014-2015 AVG. STUDENT GPA N/R
2014-2015 GRADUATION RATE 99%
2013-2014 SUSPENSION RATE N/R
2013-2014 EXPULSION RATE N/R
2013-2014 DROPOUT RATE N/R
2014-2015 TOPS ELIGIBLE 60%
POST-HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATION
% ACCEPTED
2014-2015
POST-HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATION
% ACCEPTED
2014-2015
VOCATIONAL/TRADE SCHOOL N/R PUBLIC FOUR-YEAR COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY 67%
TWO-YEAR COLLEGE 11% PRIVATE FOUR-YEAR COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY 42%
ADMISSION INFORMATION
REQUIREMENTS: Applicants reviewed on an individual basis
TUITION: $8,500 (not including fees)
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Yes - academic scholarships, need-based
scholarships, alumni scholarships
APPLICATIONS DUE: November 11, 2015 & November 13, 2015-
follows Archdiocese of New Orleans timeline
APPLICATION PROCESS: Complete application provided by the school;
submit past report cards, standarized test scores and school transcripts;
admission placement test required (January) and interview with student
and parents
ADMISSION CONTACT: Tony Bonura
tbonura@delasallenola.com
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DOMINICAN (ST. MARY’S)
ADDRESS: 7701 Walmsley Ave., New Orleans, LA 70125
PHONE: (504) 865-9401
FAX: (504) 866-5958
WEBSITE: www.stmarysdominican.org
SCHOOL DISTRICT: Archdiocese of New Orleans
SCHOOL TYPE: Catholic
SCHOOL LEADER: Carolyn Favre (principal) | Dr. Cynthia Thomas (president)
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MISSION STATEMENT: St. Mary’s Dominican High School is a Catholic college-preparatory program for young women rooted in the tradition of prayer,
study, community, and service. With Jesus at the center, the Dominican community preaches the Word, radiates joy, promotes justice, seeks truth, manifests Catholic
values, and ministers to others.
PROGRAM OFFERINGS
ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP) COURSES:
DUAL/CONCURRENT COLLEGE ENROLLMENT:
PARTICIPATION WITH NOCCA:
Yes
Yes
Yes
DETAILS
GUIDANCE COUNSELOR: Yes 6 total: 1 counselor per grade and 1 college counselor
ARTS EDUCATION:
TRANSPORTATION PROVIDED:
UNIFORMS REQUIRED:
SCHOOL START AND END TIME:
Yes
No
Yes
7:40 am to 3:05 pm
AVERAGE CLASS SIZE: 24
GRADES SERVED (2015-2016): 8th - 12th
ENROLLMENT (2014-2015): 887
CURRICULAR FOCUS: College preparatory
RELIGIOUS FOCUS: Catholic
STUDENT GENDER: ALL GIRLS
SPECIAL EDUCATION MODEL: Information not provided
OTHER SCHOOL PROGRAMS/FEATURES: rotating/drop schedule - 56 minute classes, standardized test preparation,
driver’s education, college tour trips, annual Spring musical, annual school gala, laptops available for student use
OTHER CAMPUS FEATURES: 7-acre campus in Uptown New Orleans; 4 computer labs and 5 science labs (biology, chemistry,
physical and natural sciences, physics and robotics); full-service library; art studio; band room; practice field; state-of-the-art
athletic facility with training room, weight room, gymnasium and meeting rooms; dance studio; second gymnasium; enclosed
student/faculty parking lot, new science and technology complex opening 2016
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EXTRACURRICULAR/AFTERSCHOOL ACTIVITIES: more than 40 student clubs and organizations - visit school’s website for
a complete list
TEAM SPORTS: basketball, cross country, soccer, softball, swimming, track and field, golf, gymnastics, tennis, volleyball
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS: contact school for details
SCHOOL PERFORMANCE DATA: Not all schools will have information for every category.
PERFORMANCE DATA SCORE/DATA ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
2013-2014 SCHOOL PERFORMANCE SCORE (SPS) N/A
2015 AVG. ACT SCORE N/A
2015 AVG. SAT SCORE N/A
2014-2015 AVG. STUDENT GPA 3.52
2014-2015 GRADUATION RATE 100%
2013-2014 SUSPENSION RATE N/R
2013-2014 EXPULSION RATE N/R
2013-2014 DROPOUT RATE N/R
2014-2015 TOPS ELIGIBLE 92%
POST-HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATION
% ACCEPTED
2014-2015
POST-HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATION
% ACCEPTED
2014-2015
VOCATIONAL/TRADE SCHOOL 0% PUBLIC FOUR-YEAR COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY 73.40%
TWO-YEAR COLLEGE 1.10% PRIVATE FOUR-YEAR COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY 24.30%
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ADMISSION INFORMATION
REQUIREMENTS: Acceptance based on applicant’s grades and
standardized test scores, admissions interview, recommendations
from elementary/middle school teachers or administrators and other
information deemed necessary
TUITION: $8,985 (including all fees)
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Yes - scholarships, work study available
APPLICATIONS DUE: November 11, 2015 & November 13, 2015-
follows Archdiocese of New Orleans timeline
APPLICATION PROCESS: Complete application provided by the school;
submit past report cards, standarized test results and school transcripts;
admissions placement test required (January) and interview with sudent
and parents
ADMISSION CONTACT: Cathy Rice, Admissions Director
crice@stmarysdominican.org
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HOLY CROSS SCHOOL
ADDRESS: 5500 Paris Ave., New Orleans, LA 70122
PHONE: (504) 942-3100
FAX: (504) 286-5665
WEBSITE: www.holycrosstigers.com
SCHOOL DISTRICT: Archdiocese of New Orleans
SCHOOL TYPE: Catholic
SCHOOL LEADER: Joseph Murry (principal) | Charles DiGange (headmaster)
MISSION STATEMENT: Holy Cross School is an independent, Catholic, college preparatory primary, middle and high school founded in 1849 by the Congregation
of Holy Cross to educate young men from metropolitan New Orleans. Holy Cross is fully accredited by the Louisiana State Department of Education and the
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools as a college preparatory school for boys in grades PK-12. Father Basil Moreau, Founder of the Congregation of Holy
Cross, stated our mission: “We can state in a word the kind of teaching we wish to impart. We do not want our students to be ignorant of anything they should
know. To this end, we shall avoid no sacrifice. We shall always place education side by side with instruction; the mind will not be cultivated at the expense of the
heart. While we prepare useful citizens for society, we shall likewise do our utmost to prepare citizens for eternal life.”
PROGRAM OFFERINGS
DETAILS
ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP) COURSES: Yes 14 AP courses offered
DUAL/CONCURRENT COLLEGE ENROLLMENT: Yes History, Math, English, Psychology, Robotics I, Robotics II,
Web Design
PARTICIPATION WITH NOCCA:
Yes
GUIDANCE COUNSELOR: Yes 4 full-time counselors and full-time college placement officer
ARTS EDUCATION: Yes electives include instramental music, chorus, drama and
studio art
TRANSPORTATION PROVIDED: Yes $900 bus fee; carpool options available
UNIFORMS REQUIRED: Yes avg. cost $120 to $225
SCHOOL START AND END TIME:
7:50 am to 2:30 pm
AVERAGE CLASS SIZE: 21
GRADES SERVED (2015-2016): PreK-12th
ENROLLMENT (2014-2015): 1030
CURRICULAR FOCUS: College preparatory
RELIGIOUS FOCUS: Catholic
STUDENT GENDER: ALL BOYS
SPECIAL EDUCATION MODEL: Information not provided
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OTHER SCHOOL PROGRAMS/FEATURES: Rotating Block Schedule; 80 minute classes; 1:1 Laptop Program
OTHER CAMPUS FEATURES: 2000-seat arena, robotics room, middle and high school band rooms with recording studio,
chorus room, weight room
EXTRACURRICULAR/AFTERSCHOOL ACTIVITIES: Key Club, Chess Club Culinary Club, Environmental Science Club, Beta
Club, Karate Club, Art Club, National Art Honor Society, Robotics, Student Council, Band, Web Team, Campus Ministry, Drama,
Choir, Film Club, Library Club, Journalism, Mu Alpha Theta, National Honor Society, Video Game Club
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TEAM SPORTS: football, cross country, swimming, golf, soccer, wrestling, basketball, bowling, tennis, track and field, baseball,
lacrosse
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS: graduates must earn a minimum of 28 credits, complete the Holy Cross service project and
meet all financial obligations to the school
SCHOOL PERFORMANCE DATA: Not all schools will have information for every category.
PERFORMANCE DATA SCORE/DATA ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
2013-2014 SCHOOL PERFORMANCE SCORE (SPS) N/A
2015 AVG. ACT SCORE 22.8
2015 AVG. SAT SCORE N/R
2014-2015 AVG. STUDENT GPA 3.18
2014-2015 GRADUATION RATE 100%
2013-2014 SUSPENSION RATE N/R
2013-2014 EXPULSION RATE N/R
2013-2014 DROPOUT RATE N/R
2014-2015 TOPS ELIGIBLE 78%
POST-HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATION
% ACCEPTED
2014-2015
POST-HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATION
% ACCEPTED
2014-2015
VOCATIONAL/TRADE SCHOOL N/A PUBLIC FOUR-YEAR COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY 75%
TWO-YEAR COLLEGE 1% PRIVATE FOUR-YEAR COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY 24%
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REQUIREMENTS: Selective admission based on applicant’s
grades, standardized test scores, prospective student interview and
recommendation from current principal
TUITION: $8,000 (not includung registration and other fees)
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Yes - academic scholarships, need-based
work study, bank loan rogram for tuition payment
APPLICATIONS DUE: November 11, 2015 & November 13, 2015-
follows Archdiocese of New Orleans timeline
APPLICATION PROCESS: Complete application provided by the school;
submit past report cards, standarized test results and school transcripts;
admissions placement test required (January) and interview with sudent
and parents
ADMISSION CONTACT: Brian Kitchen
bkitchen@holycrosstigers.com;
(504) 284-3424 or (504) 284-3424
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HOLY ROSARY
ADDRESS: 2437 Jena, New Orleans, LA 70115
PHONE: (504) 482-7173
FAX: (504) 482-7229
WEBSITE: www.hra-hrhs.org
SCHOOL DISTRICT: Archdiocese of New Orleans
SCHOOL TYPE: Catholic
SCHOOL LEADER: Sr. Paulette Tiefenbrunn
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MISSION STATEMENT: The mission of Holy Rosary Academy & High School is to educate students in a Catholic co-educational environment which embraces
individual learning styles, develops intellectual curiosity, and emphasizes diverse and unique strengths of students. As called by God to be co-creators with Him,
students learn that creation goes to using the gifts of our talents for developing academic success, ethics, values, social and community awareness, and positive
social relationships.
PROGRAM OFFERINGS
ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP) COURSES:
DUAL/CONCURRENT COLLEGE ENROLLMENT:
No
No
DETAILS
PARTICIPATION WITH NOCCA: Yes transportation not provided
GUIDANCE COUNSELOR: Yes 1 guidance counselor, 1 learning specialist
ARTS EDUCATION: Yes journalism, fine arts, visual arts
TRANSPORTATION PROVIDED: Yes bus
UNIFORMS REQUIRED:
SCHOOL START AND END TIME:
Yes
7:45 am to 3:10 pm
AVERAGE CLASS SIZE: 13
GRADES SERVED (2015-2016): K-12th
ENROLLMENT (2014-2015): 105
CURRICULAR FOCUS: Provide services to students with
learning differences (but not special education) or psychological
problems
RELIGIOUS FOCUS: Catholic
STUDENT GENDER: COED
SPECIAL EDUCATION MODEL: Information not provided
OTHER SCHOOL PROGRAMS/FEATURES: clubs (such as ambassadors, chess), games, movies, music, spirit
OTHER CAMPUS FEATURES: information not provided
EXTRACURRICULAR/AFTERSCHOOL ACTIVITIES: student council, sports club (health and fitness), drama
TEAM SPORTS: basketball, bowling, volleyball, wrestling, cross country, track and field
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS: 100 service hours, completion of all Holy Rosary High School curiculum requirements
SCHOOL PERFORMANCE DATA: Not all schools will have information for every category.
PERFORMANCE DATA SCORE/DATA ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
2013-2014 SCHOOL PERFORMANCE SCORE (SPS) N/A
2015 AVG. ACT SCORE 17.3
2015 AVG. SAT SCORE N/A
2014-2015 AVG. STUDENT GPA 2.9 4 point grading scale
2014-2015 GRADUATION RATE 100%
2013-2014 SUSPENSION RATE N/R
2013-2014 EXPULSION RATE N/R
2013-2014 DROPOUT RATE N/R
2014-2015 TOPS ELIGIBLE 70%
POST-HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATION
% ACCEPTED
2014-2015
POST-HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATION
% ACCEPTED
2014-2015
VOCATIONAL/TRADE SCHOOL 0% PUBLIC FOUR-YEAR COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY 0%
TWO-YEAR COLLEGE 39% PRIVATE FOUR-YEAR COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY 0%
ADMISSION INFORMATION
REQUIREMENTS: None
TUITION: $9,650 per year (not including registration fee)
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Yes - work study
APPLICATIONS DUE: Rolling admissions
APPLICATION PROCESS: Complete application provided by the school;
submit current education evaluations, transcripts, standardized text
scores and other student records; participate in admission interview and
student visit
ADMISSION CONTACT: Sr. Paulette Tiefenbrunn
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JESUIT HIGH SCHOOL
ADDRESS: 4133 Banks St., New Orleans, LA 70119
PHONE: (504) 486-6631
FAX: (504) 483-3816
WEBSITE: www.jesuitnola.org
SCHOOL DISTRICT: Archdiocese of New Orleans
SCHOOL TYPE: Catholic
SCHOOL LEADER: Peter Kernion (principal) | Rev. Anthony McGinn, S.J. (president)
MISSION STATEMENT: The mission of Jesuit High School as a Catholic, college preparatory school is to develop in its students the competence, conscience,
and compassion that will enable them to be men of faith and men for others.
PROGRAM OFFERINGS
ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP) COURSES:
Yes
DETAILS
DUAL/CONCURRENT COLLEGE ENROLLMENT: Yes Louisiana State University (analysis and trigonometry courses)
PARTICIPATION WITH NOCCA:
Yes
GUIDANCE COUNSELOR: Yes academic and personal counseling, career/interest planning,
testing coordination, college planning
ARTS EDUCATION:
TRANSPORTATION PROVIDED:
UNIFORMS REQUIRED:
SCHOOL START AND END TIME:
Yes
No
Yes
7:45 am to 3:00 pm
AVERAGE CLASS SIZE: 23
GRADES SERVED (2015-2016): 8th - 12th
ENROLLMENT (2014-2015): 1421
CURRICULAR FOCUS: College preparatory
RELIGIOUS FOCUS: Catholic
STUDENT GENDER: ALL BOYS
SPECIAL EDUCATION MODEL: Information not provided
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OTHER SCHOOL PROGRAMS/FEATURES: peer tutoring
OTHER CAMPUS FEATURES: Multi-purpose, athletic complex, John Ryan Stadium
EXTRACURRICULAR/AFTERSCHOOL ACTIVITIES: media group, ROTC, band, Philelectic Society (theater arts), chorus, other
student clubs and honors societies, 60 different clubs and organizations
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TEAM SPORTS: LHSAA 11 varsity sports: baseball, basketball, bowling, cross country, football, golf, soccer, swimming, tennis,
track, wrestling, LHSAA Club Sports: Lacrosse, Sailing, and Rugby
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS: student must pass all required courses and complete 100 service hours (for more detailed
information contact the school)
SCHOOL PERFORMANCE DATA: Not all schools will have information for every category.
PERFORMANCE DATA SCORE/DATA ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
2013-2014 SCHOOL PERFORMANCE SCORE (SPS) N/A
2015 AVG. ACT SCORE 27.7
2015 AVG. SAT SCORE 1924
2014-2015 AVG. STUDENT GPA N/R
2014-2015 GRADUATION RATE 100%
2013-2014 SUSPENSION RATE N/R
2013-2014 EXPULSION RATE N/R
2013-2014 DROPOUT RATE N/R
2014-2015 TOPS ELIGIBLE 89%
POST-HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATION
% ACCEPTED
2014-2015
POST-HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATION
% ACCEPTED
2014-2015
VOCATIONAL/TRADE SCHOOL N/R PUBLIC FOUR-YEAR COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY N/R
TWO-YEAR COLLEGE N/R PRIVATE FOUR-YEAR COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY N/R
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ADMISSION INFORMATION
REQUIREMENTS: Acceptance based on applicants’ past grades and
standardized test scores, admissions interview, other information
deemed necessary
TUITION: 2015-2016 - $8,550 per year, Application Fee: $20 (due
with application); Registration Fee: $200 (new students only, nonrefundable
and due upon acceptance); Books: $300-$700 (depending on
grade level and courses; other fees are included in tuition)
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Yes - visit websites (In 2014-2015 school
provided approx. $800,100 in Financial Assistance based strictly on
financial need)
APPLICATIONS DUE: Follows the Archdiocese of New Orleans timeline
APPLICATION PROCESS: Complete application provided by the school;
submit past report cards, standardized test results and school transcripts;
admissions placement test required (January) and interview with student
and parents if needed.
ADMISSION CONTACT: Bret Haneman
admissions@jesuitnola.org
(504) 483-3936
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MOUNT CARMEL ACADEMY
ADDRESS: 7027 Milne Blvd., New Orleans, LA 70124
PHONE: (504) 288-7626
FAX: (504) 288-7629
WEBSITE: www.mcacubs.org
SCHOOL DISTRICT: Archdiocese of New Orleans
SCHOOL TYPE: Catholic
SCHOOL LEADER: Beth Ann Simno (principal)
Sister Camille Anne Campbell, O. Carm. (president)
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MISSION STATEMENT: The mission of Mount Carmel Academy is to provide young women the opportunity to develop their God-given talents through academic
excellence and co-curricular programs as well as to empower them to develop zeal for their faith with a commitment to prayer and service.
PROGRAM OFFERINGS
DETAILS
ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP) COURSES: Yes biology, calculus AB, English language and composition,
English literature and composition, Latin, Spanish language
and culture, US government and politics, US history, European
history, psychology
DUAL/CONCURRENT COLLEGE ENROLLMENT:
No
PARTICIPATION WITH NOCCA: Yes part time senior if grades and ACT scores are strong.
GUIDANCE COUNSELOR: Yes 8 guidance counselors, 1 full time college scholarship
coordinator
ARTS EDUCATION:
Yes
TRANSPORTATION PROVIDED:
No
UNIFORMS REQUIRED:
Yes
SCHOOL START AND END TIME:
7:50 am to 3:15 pm
AVERAGE CLASS SIZE: 16
GRADES SERVED (2015-2016): 8th - 12th
ENROLLMENT (2014-2015): 1196
CURRICULAR FOCUS: College preparatory
RELIGIOUS FOCUS: Catholic
STUDENT GENDER: ALL GIRLS
SPECIAL EDUCATION MODEL: Information not provided
OTHER SCHOOL PROGRAMS/FEATURES: spiritual development, rotating block schedule, numerous academic electives,
community service opportunities, extensive co-curricular activities and sports teams
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OTHER CAMPUS FEATURES: Performing Arts Center, Student Assembly Center, closed circuit TV studio, library, gymnasiums (3)
EXTRACURRICULAR/AFTERSCHOOL ACTIVITIES: 48 student clubs (see full list on school website), honor societies, service
organizations, student ministry, student government, dance teams
TEAM SPORTS: basketball, bowling, cheerleading, cross country, golf, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, volleyball, track and
field, sailing, gymnastics
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS: minimum 2.5 GPA; Five year program = 34 credits; Four year program = 28 credits
SCHOOL PERFORMANCE DATA: Not all schools will have information for every category.
PERFORMANCE DATA SCORE/DATA ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
2013-2014 SCHOOL PERFORMANCE SCORE (SPS) N/A
2015 AVG. ACT SCORE 25.7
2015 AVG. SAT SCORE 1743
2014-2015 AVG. STUDENT GPA 3.73 weighted on a 4 point scale with extra
quality point for honors and AP courses
(3.44 un-weighted)
2014-2015 GRADUATION RATE 100%
2013-2014 SUSPENSION RATE N/R
2013-2014 EXPULSION RATE N/R
2013-2014 DROPOUT RATE N/R
2014-2015 TOPS ELIGIBLE 98%
POST-HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATION
% ACCEPTED
2014-2015
POST-HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATION
% ACCEPTED
2014-2015
VOCATIONAL/TRADE SCHOOL 0% PUBLIC FOUR-YEAR COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY 88%
TWO-YEAR COLLEGE 0% PRIVATE FOUR-YEAR COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY 12%
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ADMISSION INFORMATION
REQUIREMENTS: Admission is based on standardized test scores, report
card grades, extra-curricular involvement, attendance records, service,
involvement in Church activities, interview with student and parents.
TUITION: For 2014-2015, $8,200 per year
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Yes - work study program, academic
scholarships
APPLICATIONS DUE: November 11, 2015 & November 13, 2015-
follows Archdiocese of New Orleans timeline
APPLICATION PROCESS: Complete application provided by the school;
submit past report cards, standardized test results and school transcripts;
admissions placement test required (January) and interview with student
and parents
ADMISSION CONTACT: Michelle Rigney
admissions@mcacubs.org

SACRED HEART (ACADEMY OF THE)
ADDRESS: 4521 St. Charles Ave. New Orleans, LA 70115
PHONE: (504) 891-1943
FAX: (504) 891-9939
WEBSITE: www.ashrosary.org
SCHOOL DISTRICT: Archdiocese of New Orleans
SCHOOL TYPE: Catholic
SCHOOL LEADER: Dr. Yvonne Adler (principal) | Sr. Melanie Guste (headmistress)
MISSION STATEMENT: All Schools of the Sacred Heart adhere to the same mission and commit themselves to the five goals of: A personal and active faith
in God; A deep respect for intellectual values; A social awareness which impels to action; The building of community as a Christian value; Personal growth in an
atmosphere of wise freedom.
PROGRAM OFFERINGS
ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP) COURSES:
Yes
DETAILS
DUAL/CONCURRENT COLLEGE ENROLLMENT: Yes available on a limited basis
PARTICIPATION WITH NOCCA: Yes transportation not provided
GUIDANCE COUNSELOR:
ARTS EDUCATION: Yes dance, drama, music, visual art
TRANSPORTATION PROVIDED:
UNIFORMS REQUIRED:
SCHOOL START AND END TIME:
Yes
No
Yes
8:00 am to 3:20 pm
AVERAGE CLASS SIZE: 16
OTHER SCHOOL PROGRAMS/FEATURES: religious education program includes chapels, liturgies, celebrations of special
feasts, reconciliation services, one and two day retreats, and campus ministry; students participate in a variety of community
service opportunities including other Sacred Heart Schools and mission trips to Nicaragua; peer counseling program pairs
high school students with middle school students; travel opportunities provided through exchange program and foreign travel
programs
OTHER CAMPUS FEATURES: gymnasium, arts and athletics complex
EXTRACURRICULAR/AFTERSCHOOL ACTIVITIES: art, music, choir, dance and other student clubs and activities
GRADES SERVED (2015-2016): Toddler-12th
ENROLLMENT (2014-2015): 742
CURRICULAR FOCUS: College preparatory
RELIGIOUS FOCUS: Catholic
STUDENT GENDER: ALL GIRLS
SPECIAL EDUCATION MODEL: Information not provided
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Baronne St.
Carondolet St.
St. Charles Ave.
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Napoleon Ave.
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GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS: complete a least 28 units of credit, participate fully in the school’s community service
program and complete a senior project
SCHOOL PERFORMANCE DATA: Not all schools will have information for every category.
PERFORMANCE DATA SCORE/DATA ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
2013-2014 SCHOOL PERFORMANCE SCORE (SPS) N/A
2015 AVG. ACT SCORE 24-30
2015 AVG. SAT SCORE N/R
2014-2015 AVG. STUDENT GPA N/R
2014-2015 GRADUATION RATE 100%
2013-2014 SUSPENSION RATE N/R
2013-2014 EXPULSION RATE N/R
2013-2014 DROPOUT RATE N/R
2014-2015 TOPS ELIGIBLE N/R
POST-HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATION
% ACCEPTED
2014-2015
POST-HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATION
% ACCEPTED
2014-2015
VOCATIONAL/TRADE SCHOOL 0% PUBLIC FOUR-YEAR COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY 100%
TWO-YEAR COLLEGE 0% PRIVATE FOUR-YEAR COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY 100%
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ADMISSION INFORMATION
REQUIREMENTS: Acceptance based on applicants’s past grades, school
performance, standardized test scores, entrance exam
TUITION: $5,705 to $16,300
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Yes - need-based scholarshops
APPLICATIONS DUE: November 11, 2015 & November 13, 2015-
follows Archdiocese of New Orleans timeline
APPLICATION PROCESS: Complete application provided by the school;
submit past report cards, standardized test results and school transcripts;
admissions placement test required (January) and interview with student
and parents
ADMISSION CONTACT: Christy Sevante
csevante@ashrosary.org
(504) 269-1213
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ST. AUGUSTINE HIGH SCHOOL
ADDRESS: 2600 A.P. Tureaud Ave., New Orleans, LA 70119
PHONE: (504) 944-2424
FAX: (504) 947-7712
WEBSITE: www.purpleknights.com
SCHOOL DISTRICT: Archdiocese of New Orleans
SCHOOL TYPE: Catholic
SCHOOL LEADER: Sean J. Goodwin
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MISSION STATEMENT: Under the Lordship of Jesus Christ, St. Augustine High School is the training ground for leadership through academic excellence,
moral values, Christian responsibility and reasonable, consistent discipline.
PROGRAM OFFERINGS
ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP) COURSES:
Yes
DETAILS
DUAL/CONCURRENT COLLEGE ENROLLMENT: Yes Contact school for more information.
PARTICIPATION WITH NOCCA:
GUIDANCE COUNSELOR: Yes 3 counselors
ARTS EDUCATION: Yes fine arts and music
TRANSPORTATION PROVIDED:
UNIFORMS REQUIRED:
SCHOOL START AND END TIME:
Yes
No
Yes
7:20 am to 3 pm
AVERAGE CLASS SIZE: Honors 20:1 | Accelerated 25:1
OTHER SCHOOL PROGRAMS/FEATURES: science labs, computer labs, gymnasium, library, LED interactive boards in each
classroom, Chromebook computers for every student
OTHER CAMPUS FEATURES: library, weight room, band room, chapel, STEM lab
GRADES SERVED (2015-2016): 6th - 12th
ENROLLMENT (2014-2015): 650
CURRICULAR FOCUS: College preparatory
RELIGIOUS FOCUS: Catholic
STUDENT GENDER: ALL BOYS
SPECIAL EDUCATION MODEL: Information not provided
N. Broad Ave.
AP Tureaud Ave.
EXTRACURRICULAR/AFTERSCHOOL ACTIVITIES: student council, National Honor Society, student newspaper, yearbook,
science club, STEM club, academic games, speech and debate team, Future Business Leaders of America, Mu Alpha Theta club,
Beta club, Tri M club spelling club, foriegn language club, pro-life club, campus minsitry, band, choir, chess club, book club (visit
website for a full list of clubs and activities)
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TEAM SPORTS: baseball, basketball, bowling, cross country, football, golf, power lifting, tennis, track and field
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS: must complete 28 units of credit
SCHOOL PERFORMANCE DATA: Not all schools will have information for every category.
PERFORMANCE DATA SCORE/DATA ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
2013-2014 SCHOOL PERFORMANCE SCORE (SPS) N/A
2015 AVG. ACT SCORE N/R
2015 AVG. SAT SCORE N/R
2014-2015 AVG. STUDENT GPA 2.8
2014-2015 GRADUATION RATE 100%
2013-2014 SUSPENSION RATE N/R
2013-2014 EXPULSION RATE N/R
2013-2014 DROPOUT RATE N/R
2014-2015 TOPS ELIGIBLE N/R
POST-HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATION
% ACCEPTED
2014-2015
POST-HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATION
% ACCEPTED
2014-2015
VOCATIONAL/TRADE SCHOOL 0% PUBLIC FOUR-YEAR COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY 45%
TWO-YEAR COLLEGE 5% PRIVATE FOUR-YEAR COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY 40%
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ADMISSION INFORMATION
REQUIREMENTS: Acceptance is based on applicant’s previous academic
performance, standardized test results and family interview
TUITION: $7,535 (grades 6-8); $8,135 (grades 9-12)
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Yes - merit scholarships and work study
available; tuition financing available through First Bank & Trust
APPLICATIONS DUE: November 11, 2015 & November 13, 2015-
follows Archdiocese of New Orleans timeline
APPLICATION PROCESS: Complete application provided by the school;
submit report cards and school transcripts from prior three school years
and standarized test results; admissions placement test(usually conducted
in January) and family interview required
ADMISSION CONTACT: Calvin Haynes
chaynes@purpleknights.com
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ST. KATHARINE DREXEL PREPARATORY SCHOOL
ADDRESS: 5116 Magazine St., New Orleans, LA 70115
PHONE: (504) 899-6061
FAX: (504) 503-7801
WEBSITE: www.drexelprep.com
SCHOOL DISTRICT: Archdiocese of New Orleans
SCHOOL TYPE: Catholic
SCHOOL LEADER: Cheryllyn Branche (principal) | Jacob Owens (vice principal)
MISSION STATEMENT: St. Katharine Drexel Preparatory School is a Catholic, private college preparatory school that provides for the holistic development
of Christian young ladies through the harmonious blending of spiritual, moral, intellectual, and physical strengths. Drexel Prep stresses academic excellence while
cultivating students’ self-esteem and leadership skills to improve local and global communities.
PROGRAM OFFERINGS
DETAILS
ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP) COURSES: Yes Pre-AP English I & II, US history, US government and politics
DUAL/CONCURRENT COLLEGE ENROLLMENT: Yes Southern University at New Orleans, Delgado Community
College, Xavier University, Dillard University
PARTICIPATION WITH NOCCA:
GUIDANCE COUNSELOR:
ARTS EDUCATION: Yes band, chorus, piano, theater, music, visual arts
TRANSPORTATION PROVIDED:
UNIFORMS REQUIRED: Yes avg. cost $400
SCHOOL START AND END TIME:
Yes
Yes
No
7:30 am to 3:10 pm
AVERAGE CLASS SIZE: 20
GRADES SERVED (2015-2016): 8th - 12th
ENROLLMENT (2014-2015): 193
CURRICULAR FOCUS: College preparatory
RELIGIOUS FOCUS: Catholic
STUDENT GENDER: ALL GIRLS
SPECIAL EDUCATION MODEL: Information not provided
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OTHER SCHOOL PROGRAMS/FEATURES: monthly liturgies, student retreats, HBCU college tour for juniors, BYOD program,
Renaissance Program, robotics, student recognition and achievement programs to encourage leadership, fine arts program
offers piano, theater and band; iPads, Nooks and laptops available for classroom use
OTHER CAMPUS FEATURES: electric piano lab, art lab, computer and science labs
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EXTRACURRICULAR/AFTERSCHOOL ACTIVITIES: concert and marching band, modern dance club, drama club, book club,
unity society, Channel 1 announcers, art club, flag carriers/twirlers, Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist, majorettes, letter
carriers, National Honor Society/ National Junior Honor Society, speech and debate team, student ambassador team, student
council, Tri-M Honor Society, Voices of Praise gospel choir, technology club, Bee-Legacy, color guard
TEAM SPORTS: basketball, cheerleading, cross country, golf club, softball, track and field, tennis, volleyball
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS: minimum of 28 to 32 credit; students must pass all course attempted and complete 25
hours of commuity service each year
SCHOOL PERFORMANCE DATA: Not all schools will have information for every category.
PERFORMANCE DATA SCORE/DATA ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
2013-2014 SCHOOL PERFORMANCE SCORE (SPS) N/A
2015 AVG. ACT SCORE N/A First students entered 2013-2014
2015 AVG. SAT SCORE N/A
2014-2015 AVG. STUDENT GPA N/R
2014-2015 GRADUATION RATE N/A
2013-2014 SUSPENSION RATE N/A
2013-2014 EXPULSION RATE N/A
2013-2014 DROPOUT RATE N/A
2014-2015 TOPS ELIGIBLE N/A
POST-HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATION
% ACCEPTED
2014-2015
POST-HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATION
School transition from Xavier Prep in
2013 - first Drexel Prep students entered
2013-2014
% ACCEPTED
2014-2015
VOCATIONAL/TRADE SCHOOL N/A PUBLIC FOUR-YEAR COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY N/A
TWO-YEAR COLLEGE N/A PRIVATE FOUR-YEAR COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY N/A
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REQUIREMENTS: Acceptance based on applicant’s past grades and
standardized test scores, admissions interview, and other information
deemed necessary.
TUITION: $4,500 (8th grade); $6,500 (9th-12th grades) (not including
registration and student fees)
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Yes - academic scholarships and limited work
study available; tuition financing available
APPLICATIONS DUE: November 11, 2015 & November 13, 2015-
follows Archdiocese of New Orleans timeline
APPLICATION PROCESS: Complete application provided by the
school; submit past report cards, standarized test results and transcripts;
admissions placement test required (January) and interview with student
and parents
ADMISSION CONTACT: Susan Harris
sharris@drexelprep.com
(504) 899-6061
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ST. MARY’S ACADEMY
ADDRESS: 6905 Chef Menteur Blvd., New Orleans, LA 70126
PHONE: (504) 245-0200
FAX: (504) 245-0422
WEBSITE: www.smaneworleans.com
SCHOOL DISTRICT: Archdiocese of New Orleans
SCHOOL TYPE: Catholic
SCHOOL LEADER: Sr. Jennie Jones, SSF (principal)
Sr. Clare of Assisi Pierre, SSF (president)
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MISSION STATEMENT: Saint Mary’s Academy’s long tradition continues as a private Catholic college preparatory co-educational elementary and a middle/
high school for young women. In a family oriented atmosphere, Saint Mary’s is committed to educating the whole person. Students are taught to live Christian
values, think critically, give service and act responsibly in a global society.
PROGRAM OFFERINGS
DETAILS
ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP) COURSES: Yes calculus, physics, English
DUAL/CONCURRENT COLLEGE ENROLLMENT: Yes Delgado Community College, Southern University at New
Orleans, Xavier University, University of New Orleans
PARTICIPATION WITH NOCCA:
GUIDANCE COUNSELOR: Yes academic and mental health counseling
ARTS EDUCATION: Yes visual art, performing art
TRANSPORTATION PROVIDED:
UNIFORMS REQUIRED:
SCHOOL START AND END TIME:
Yes
No
Yes
7:40 am to 3:00 pm
AVERAGE CLASS SIZE: 17
GRADES SERVED (2015-2016): PK3 - 12th
ENROLLMENT (2014-2015): 660
CURRICULAR FOCUS: College preparatory
RELIGIOUS FOCUS: Catholic
STUDENT GENDER: ALL GIRLS (middle & high school); COED
(elementary) - SMA Boys Academy (4th-7th)
SPECIAL EDUCATION MODEL: Information not provided
America St.
OTHER SCHOOL PROGRAMS/FEATURES: some dual enrollment course held on campus; laptops provided for middle and
high school students
OTHER CAMPUS FEATURES: new middle and high school campus with student union center, soccer and softball fields with
stadium lighting
EXTRACURRICULAR/AFTERSCHOOL ACTIVITIES: various student clubs and organizations (see website for complete listing)
TEAM SPORTS: basketball, cheerleading, softball, track & field, volleyball
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GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS: Louisiana diploma requirements plus some additional requirements
SCHOOL PERFORMANCE DATA: Not all schools will have information for every category.
PERFORMANCE DATA SCORE/DATA ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
2013-2014 SCHOOL PERFORMANCE SCORE (SPS) N/A
2015 AVG. ACT SCORE 20
2015 AVG. SAT SCORE N/R
2014-2015 AVG. STUDENT GPA 3 4 point grading scale; 5 point honors
grading scale and 6 point AP grading scale
2014-2015 GRADUATION RATE 100%
2013-2014 SUSPENSION RATE N/R
2013-2014 EXPULSION RATE N/R
2013-2014 DROPOUT RATE N/R
2014-2015 TOPS ELIGIBLE 70%
POST-HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATION
% ACCEPTED
2014-2015
POST-HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATION
% ACCEPTED
2014-2015
VOCATIONAL/TRADE SCHOOL 0% PUBLIC FOUR-YEAR COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY 100%
TWO-YEAR COLLEGE 0% PRIVATE FOUR-YEAR COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY 100%
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Old Gentilly Rd.
REQUIREMENTS: Acceptance based on applicant’s past grades and
standardized test scores, admissions interview, and other information
deemed necessary.
TUITION: $6,217 (grades 8-11), $7,099 (grade 12); other fees:
$1,200 to $1,500 registration fees
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Yes - limited scholarships and other financial
aid available
APPLICATIONS DUE: November 11, 2015 & November 13, 2015-
follows Archdiocese of New Orleans timeline
APPLICATION PROCESS: Complete application provided by the school;
submit past report cards, standarized test results and school transcripts;
admissions placement test required (usually conducted in January) and
interview with student and parents
ADMISSION CONTACT: Sr. Cynthia Marie Jackson
(504) 245-0200 ext. 108
Tamiko Massey-Haynes, academic advisor
(504) 245-0200 ext. 119
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URSULINE ACADEMY
ADDRESS: 2635 State St., New Orleans, LA 70118
PHONE: (504) 861-9150
FAX: (504) 861-7392
WEBSITE: www.uanola.org
SCHOOL DISTRICT: Archdiocese of New Orleans
SCHOOL TYPE: Catholic
SCHOOL LEADER: Alice Bairnsfather (high school principal)
Karen Thomas McNay (academy principal)
MISSION STATEMENT: Ursuline Academy of New Orleans, founded in 1727 and sponsored by the Ursuline Sisters, is a Catholic school for girls offering a
strong educational environment from early childhood through a college preparatory secondary program. In a diverse community with an inspiring heritage, Ursuline
Academy fosters spiritual formation, academic excellence and a life-long commitment to Serviam: I will serve. The Academy values the uniqueness of each student,
nurtures the whole person, develops leaders of confidence and compassion, and prepares them for life in a global society.
PROGRAM OFFERINGS
ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP) COURSES:
DUAL/CONCURRENT COLLEGE ENROLLMENT:
PARTICIPATION WITH NOCCA:
GUIDANCE COUNSELOR:
Yes
Yes
Yes
DETAILS
information not provided
ARTS EDUCATION: Yes visual arts, music, theater
TRANSPORTATION PROVIDED:
UNIFORMS REQUIRED:
SCHOOL START AND END TIME:
AVERAGE CLASS SIZE:
No
Yes
8:00 am to 3:00 pm
varies
GRADES SERVED (2015-2016): Toddler - 12th
ENROLLMENT (2014-2015): 750
CURRICULAR FOCUS: N/A
RELIGIOUS FOCUS: Catholic
STUDENT GENDER: ALL GIRLS
SPECIAL EDUCATION MODEL: Information not provided
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OTHER CAMPUS FEATURES: information not provided
EXTRACURRICULAR/AFTERSCHOOL ACTIVITIES: Visit school website for a complete list of extracurricular activities
TEAM SPORTS: basketball, cheerleading, cross country, dance team, golf, gymnastics, indoor track, soccer, softball, swimming,
tennis, track, volleyball
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GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS: information not provided
SCHOOL PERFORMANCE DATA: Not all schools will have information for every category.
PERFORMANCE DATA SCORE/DATA ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
2013-2014 SCHOOL PERFORMANCE SCORE (SPS) N/A
2015 AVG. ACT SCORE N/R
2015 AVG. SAT SCORE N/R
2014-2015 AVG. STUDENT GPA N/R
2014-2015 GRADUATION RATE N/R
2013-2014 SUSPENSION RATE N/R
2013-2014 EXPULSION RATE N/R
2013-2014 DROPOUT RATE N/R
2014-2015 TOPS ELIGIBLE N/R
POST-HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATION
% ACCEPTED
2014-2015
POST-HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATION
% ACCEPTED
2014-2015
VOCATIONAL/TRADE SCHOOL N/R PUBLIC FOUR-YEAR COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY N/R
TWO-YEAR COLLEGE N/R PRIVATE FOUR-YEAR COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY N/R
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REQUIREMENTS: Acceptance based on applicant’s past grades and
standardized test scores, admissions interview, and other information
deemed necessary.
TUITION: $9,300 plus fees ($300 resgistration fee, $75 security fee,
$400 building fund, $25 parents’ club dues)
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Yes - financing options, financial assistance,
alumnae and academic scholarships
APPLICATIONS DUE: November 11, 2015 & November 13, 2015-
follows Archdiocese of New Orleans timeline
APPLICATION PROCESS: Complete application provided by the school;
submit past report cards, standarized test results and school transcripts;
admissions placement test required (January) and interview with student
and parents.
ADMISSION CONTACT: Nicole Alvarez
admissions@uanola.org
(504) 866-5292
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BISHOP MCMANUS ACADEMY
ADDRESS: 13123 I-10 Service Rd, 70128
PHONE: (504) 246-5121
FAX: (504) 246-5564
WEBSITE: www.bishopmcmanus.com
SCHOOL DISTRICT: N/A
SCHOOL TYPE: Private
SCHOOL LEADER: ToniLynn Tyson
MISSION STATEMENT: To produce Christ-centered students with the values, knowledge, and skills required to impact tomorrow’s world. Our objective in
operating a private Christian school is to obey the imperatives of Deuteronomy 6:5-7: “And you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all
your soul and with all your might. And these words, which I command you this day, shall be in your heart: And you shall teach them diligently to your children.”
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ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP) COURSES:
DUAL/CONCURRENT COLLEGE ENROLLMENT:
PARTICIPATION WITH NOCCA:
GUIDANCE COUNSELOR:
ARTS EDUCATION:
None
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
DETAILS
TRANSPORTATION PROVIDED: No Private van service available
UNIFORMS REQUIRED:
SCHOOL START AND END TIME:
Yes
8:00 am to 3:00 pm
AVERAGE CLASS SIZE: 25
OTHER SCHOOL PROGRAMS/FEATURES: Computerized curriculum for grades 9 thru 12, optional summer enrichment
camp, ACT prep, LEAP & iLEAP prep, before and after school care offered
OTHER CAMPUS FEATURES: State-of-the-art gymnasium; on public bus route
EXTRACURRICULAR/AFTERSCHOOL ACTIVITIES: Variety of student clubs, cheerleading, pep squad
TEAM SPORTS: basketball, cheerleading, indoor and outdoor track, volleyball
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS: Louisiana Core 4 diploma requirements
SCHOOL PERFORMANCE DATA: Not all schools will have information for every category.
PERFORMANCE DATA SCORE/DATA ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
2013-2014 SCHOOL PERFORMANCE SCORE (SPS) N/A
2015 AVG. ACT SCORE 21
2015 AVG. SAT SCORE N/R
2014-2015 AVG. STUDENT GPA 3 4 point grading scale
2014-2015 GRADUATION RATE 100%
2013-2014 SUSPENSION RATE N/R
2013-2014 EXPULSION RATE N/R
2013-2014 DROPOUT RATE N/R
2014-2015 TOPS ELIGIBLE 100%
POST-HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATION
% ACCEPTED
2014-2015
POST-HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATION
% ACCEPTED
2014-2015
VOCATIONAL/TRADE SCHOOL N/R PUBLIC FOUR-YEAR COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY 90%
TWO-YEAR COLLEGE 0% PRIVATE FOUR-YEAR COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY 10%
GRADES SERVED (2015-2016): PreK-12th
ENROLLMENT (2014-2015): 275
CURRICULAR FOCUS: Academics and arts
RELIGIOUS FOCUS: Christian - non-denominational
STUDENT GENDER: COED
SPECIAL EDUCATION MODEL: Information not provided
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ADMISSION INFORMATION
REQUIREMENTS: Passing scores on school entrance exams; LEAP and/
or standardized test scores required; open enrollment
TUITION: $4,850 (including fees)
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: N/A
APPLICATIONS DUE: Students accepted in order of application until
available seats are full
APPLICATION PROCESS: Enrollment packet available from the
registrar’s office - (504) 246-5121
ADMISSION CONTACT: Registrar’s office
(504) 246-5121
bishopmcmanus.com
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ISIDORE NEWMAN SCHOOL
ADDRESS: 1903 Jefferson Ave., New Orleans, LA 70115
PHONE: (504) 899-5641
FAX: (504) 869-8597
WEBSITE: www.newmanschool.org
SCHOOL DISTRICT: N/A
SCHOOL TYPE: Private
SCHOOL LEADER: Dale Smith
MISSION STATEMENT: Newman values each individual. Newman is committed to the intellectual, ethical, emotional and physical development of each
student. Newman instills in each student the school’s core values of honesty, kindness, respect, and responsibility, and develops in each student self-confidence and
an appreciation for cultural and personal differences.
PROGRAM OFFERINGS
ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP) COURSES:
Yes
DETAILS
DUAL/CONCURRENT COLLEGE ENROLLMENT: Yes Available in some cases
PARTICIPATION WITH NOCCA:
GUIDANCE COUNSELOR:
ARTS EDUCATION: Yes dance, music, theater, visual arts
TRANSPORTATION PROVIDED:
UNIFORMS REQUIRED:
SCHOOL START AND END TIME:
No
Yes
No
No
8:00 am to 3:00 pm
AVERAGE CLASS SIZE: 14-16
OTHER SCHOOL PROGRAMS/FEATURES: Newman Summer, Newman at Night (adult education classes - includes art
classes), global initiative program, Global Online Academy
OTHER CAMPUS FEATURES: pool, fitness center, turf football field, auditorium, art gallery, indoor track, dance studio,
ceramics studio, dark room, gymnasiums
EXTRACURRICULAR/AFTERSCHOOL ACTIVITIES: Newman Plus Program and mini camps for lower school, various
activities/clubs/organizations for other grades
TEAM SPORTS: cross country, football, volleyball, swimming, basketball, soccer, indoor track, track, tennis, golf, gymnastics,
softball
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS: satisfactory completion of 23 course units required for graduation
SCHOOL PERFORMANCE DATA: Not all schools will have information for every category.
PERFORMANCE DATA SCORE/DATA ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
2013-2014 SCHOOL PERFORMANCE SCORE (SPS) N/A
2015 AVG. ACT SCORE 26
2015 AVG. SAT SCORE 1841
2014-2015 AVG. STUDENT GPA 3.33 4 point grading scale
2014-2015 GRADUATION RATE 100%
2013-2014 SUSPENSION RATE N/R
2013-2014 EXPULSION RATE N/R
2013-2014 DROPOUT RATE N/R
2014-2015 TOPS ELIGIBLE 94%
POST-HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATION
% ACCEPTED
2014-2015
POST-HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATION
% ACCEPTED
2014-2015
VOCATIONAL/TRADE SCHOOL 0% PUBLIC FOUR-YEAR COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY 55%
TWO-YEAR COLLEGE 0% PRIVATE FOUR-YEAR COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY 45%
GRADES SERVED (2015-2016): PreK-12th
ENROLLMENT (2014-2015): 925
CURRICULAR FOCUS: N/A
RELIGIOUS FOCUS: N/A
STUDENT GENDER: COED
SPECIAL EDUCATION MODEL: Information not provided
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Loyola St.
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ADMISSION INFORMATION
REQUIREMENTS: Information not provided
TUITION: $16,381- $20,322
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Yes - need-based scholarships available
APPLICATIONS DUE: Application and entrance testing process in late
fall/winter
APPLICATION PROCESS: Complete application provided by the school
or online: www.newmanschool.org, submit school transcripts, teacher
recommendations; complete admission testing, complete placement
testing, writing sample, classroom visit and applicant interview
ADMISSION CONTACT: Jennifer Rosen
jenniferrosen@newmanschool.org
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LIFE OF CHRIST CHRISTIAN ACADEMY
ADDRESS: 1851 N. Dorgenois St., New Orleans, LA 70119
PHONE: (504) 945-5778
FAX: (504) 945-5778
WEBSITE: lifeofchristacademy.com
SCHOOL DISTRICT: N/A
SCHOOL TYPE: Private
SCHOOL LEADER: Cheryl Leufroy Frilot
MISSION STATEMENT: Every child can learn. It is our job as educators to teach children in the way that they learn best. Life of Christ Christian Academy
(LCCA) offers a uniquely innovative and positive approach to educating students, using a Learning Styles and Multiple Intelligence based curriculum.
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ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP) COURSES:
DUAL/CONCURRENT COLLEGE ENROLLMENT:
PARTICIPATION WITH NOCCA:
GUIDANCE COUNSELOR:
No
No
Yes
DETAILS
ARTS EDUCATION: Yes visual art
TRANSPORTATION PROVIDED:
UNIFORMS REQUIRED:
SCHOOL START AND END TIME:
No
Yes
information not provided
8:00 am - 3:30 pm
AVERAGE CLASS SIZE: 10
OTHER SCHOOL PROGRAMS/FEATURES: monthly field trips
OTHER CAMPUS FEATURES: none
EXTRACURRICULAR/AFTERSCHOOL ACTIVITIES: cheerleading
TEAM SPORTS: flag football, boys and girls basketball, girls volleyball
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS: Louisiana’s Core 4 Program
SCHOOL PERFORMANCE DATA: Not all schools will have information for every category.
PERFORMANCE DATA SCORE/DATA ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
2013-2014 SCHOOL PERFORMANCE SCORE (SPS) N/A
2015 AVG. ACT SCORE N/R
2015 AVG. SAT SCORE N/R
2014-2015 AVG. STUDENT GPA N/R
2014-2015 GRADUATION RATE 100%
2013-2014 SUSPENSION RATE N/R
2013-2014 EXPULSION RATE N/R
2013-2014 DROPOUT RATE N/R
2014-2015 TOPS ELIGIBLE N/R
POST-HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATION
% ACCEPTED
2014-2015
POST-HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATION
% ACCEPTED
2014-2015
VOCATIONAL/TRADE SCHOOL N/R PUBLIC FOUR-YEAR COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY N/R
TWO-YEAR COLLEGE N/R PRIVATE FOUR-YEAR COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY N/R
GRADES SERVED (2015-2016): PreK3-12th
ENROLLMENT (2014-2015): 70
CURRICULAR FOCUS: Individualized instruction
RELIGIOUS FOCUS: Christian (non-denominational)
STUDENT GENDER: COED
SPECIAL EDUCATION MODEL: Information not provided
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ADMISSION INFORMATION
REQUIREMENTS: interview with principal
TUITION: $6,200 per year (including registration fees)
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Yes - payment plan and Students for
Excellence scholarship available through the State of Louisiana
APPLICATIONS DUE: Rolling acceptance - applications accepted year
round
APPLICATION PROCESS: Complete application provided by the school;
interview with the principal
ADMISSION CONTACT: Ms. Frilot
lcca@lifeofchristchristianacademy.com
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LOUISE S. MCGHEE
ADDRESS: 2343 Prytania St., New Orleans, LA 70130
PHONE: (504) 561-1224
FAX: (504) 525-7910
WEBSITE: www.mcgheeschool.com
SCHOOL DISTRICT: N/A
SCHOOL TYPE: Private
SCHOOL LEADER: Jolayne Gotzkowsky (head of upper school)
Eileen Friel Powers (head mistress)
MISSION STATEMENT: The mission of The Louise S. McGehee School is to provide a rigorous college preparatory education to girls in an inclusive environment
that fosters self-esteem, encourages high personal standards, addresses individual student needs, and emphasizes active student participation in learning.
The program uses traditional and innovative teaching strategies to challenge students and to foster a commitment to lifelong learning.
PROGRAM OFFERINGS
ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP) COURSES:
DUAL/CONCURRENT COLLEGE ENROLLMENT:
PARTICIPATION WITH NOCCA:
Yes
No
Yes
DETAILS
GUIDANCE COUNSELOR: Yes 1 guidance counselor, 1 college counselor
ARTS EDUCATION:
TRANSPORTATION PROVIDED:
UNIFORMS REQUIRED:
SCHOOL START AND END TIME:
Yes
No
Yes
8:00 am - 3:30 pm
AVERAGE CLASS SIZE: 14
OTHER SCHOOL PROGRAMS/FEATURES: information not provided
OTHER CAMPUS FEATURES: information not provided
EXTRACURRICULAR/AFTERSCHOOL ACTIVITIES: mock trial, National Honor Society, student council, Beta Club, art club,
drama club, foreign film club, Italian club, journalism club
TEAM SPORTS: golf, tennis, softball, cross-country, soccer, track, basketball, volleyball, swimming
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS: information not provided
SCHOOL PERFORMANCE DATA: Not all schools will have information for every category.
PERFORMANCE DATA SCORE/DATA ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
2013-2014 SCHOOL PERFORMANCE SCORE (SPS) N/A
2015 AVG. ACT SCORE N/R
2015 AVG. SAT SCORE N/R
2014-2015 AVG. STUDENT GPA 2.8
2014-2015 GRADUATION RATE N/R
2013-2014 SUSPENSION RATE N/R
2013-2014 EXPULSION RATE N/R
2013-2014 DROPOUT RATE N/R
2014-2015 TOPS ELIGIBLE N/R
POST-HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATION
% ACCEPTED
2014-2015
POST-HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATION
% ACCEPTED
2014-2015
VOCATIONAL/TRADE SCHOOL N/R PUBLIC FOUR-YEAR COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY N/R
TWO-YEAR COLLEGE N/R PRIVATE FOUR-YEAR COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY N/R
GRADES SERVED (2015-2016): PreK-12th
ENROLLMENT (2014-2015): 525
CURRICULAR FOCUS: N/A
RELIGIOUS FOCUS: N/A
STUDENT GENDER: ALL GIRLS
SPECIAL EDUCATION MODEL: Information not provided
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REQUIREMENTS: Admission based on past grades and school
performance, standardized test results, entrance exame and interview
TUITION: $19,500 per year (not including fees)
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Yes (financial aid available)
APPLICATIONS DUE: Applications typically due in early Spring
APPLICATION PROCESS: Complete application provided by the school;
submit school transcripts, standarized test results; participate in school
visit and interview and math testing and writing sample; entrance exam
required
ADMISSION CONTACT: Sarah Smith
admissions@mcgeheeschool.com
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Who’s running the Schools?
Comparing the Orleans Parish School Board
and the Recovery School District
Before Katrina, all public schools in New Orleans were under the authority of the Orleans Parish School Board (OPSB). In 2003,
the LA Legislature created an organization called the Recovery School District (RSD) to address the problem of failing schools in
Louisiana. Act 35 was passed Post Katrina to transition schools to the RSD. Since that time, the RSD, which is under the authority
of the LA Department of Education, took temporary control of the majority of schools in Orleans Parish, thus creating a new system of
schools under multiple governing authorities. Now 10 years later, the question remains: “What does school governance mean and how
does this impact my child’s education?”
Below are definitions of commonly used terms, to help you answer this question and in your discussions about education in our city.
RSD - The Recovery School District is administered by the Louisiana Department of Education under the governance of BESE (defined
below). RSD was designed to transform failing schools into successful places for children to learn. The RSD Superintendent makes
decisions, and they are approved by BESE the state’s board of education.
OPSB – The Orleans Parish School Board is the elected governing body for the local school district (Orleans Parish). It consists of
seven (7) members elected by the people of Orleans Parish. Although, it is bound by policies set by BESE, including mandatory state
standardized testing; OPSB sets policies for the local school district, is able to levy taxes to fund schools, and has the authority to grant
charters to schools in the district.
BESE – The Board of Elementary and Secondary Education is the governing body for all schools in Louisiana. It consists of 11 members,
eight (8) of whom are elected from each district in the State and three (3) who are appointed by the Governor. BESE has the ability to
set criteria for teacher certification, student state testing requirements (i.e. LEAP), and operating standards for schools.
Charter School – A charter school is a public school that is free and open to all students. However, some charter schools have
admission requirements. Charter schools are managed by an independent organization under a multi-year contract (called a ‘charter’).
Charter schools receive the same amount of state funding per child as traditional schools, and are required to participate in the state
accountability programs and meet the same achievement goals. Charter schools have more autonomy than traditional schools in hiring
practices, curriculum, and budgeting choices.
Network Schools – Local school board (OPSB) directly run Network Schools, known as “traditional schools.” These schools are
non-charter schools and do not have their own governing board or management organization like charter schools do. They typically
use the same curriculum, codes and procedures, standardized hiring practices, and shared budgeting requirements.
School Performance Scores- Often abbreviated as “SPS,” these are school performance ratings based on standardized test
scores and ACT, dropout rates, and attendance as established by the Louisiana Department of Education (LDE). The scores range from
zero (0) to approximately 150. As of October 2013, schools scoring below 50 are considered academically unacceptable by the State and
may be subject to “takeover.” Charter schools that do not meet renewal or extension standards according to SPS may be non-renewed.
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How are OPSB and RSD Schools Different/Similar?
Category RSD OPSB
Admissions
Requirements
Application
Process
Application
Deadline
Cost
Demographics
Funding
School Choice
All RSD schools must be open to any
student and cannot use grades or
behavior to choose students.
OneApp Common Enrollment System
The application launches the first
week in November and closes the last
week in February.
Free.
OPSB schools are open to any
student; however, charter schools
may have particular requirements,
which can include auditions, parental
involvement, standardized testing,
or a certain level of academic
achievement.
Direct-run schools use the OneApp
Common Enrollment System. Five
(5) OPSB charters use OneApp. Nine
(9) others use their own application
process.
Application deadlines vary depending
on the school.
African Americans make up the majority of students in RSD and OPSB schools,
with OPSB charters having the lowest percentage. The same is true for
the percentage of low-income students (e.g. free and reduced lunch). For
additional information, visit http://www.spend2014.com/appendix/.
Same amount of state funding per child.
Residents of New Orleans have the right to apply to any public school in the
city. Attendance is not limited to neighborhood schools.
School Type
Selection Process
Operate charter schools that are both
free and public.
Families have the opportunity to
rank up to 8 preferred schools on
the OneApp. The OneApp matches
applicants to the most preferred
school possible according to each
student’s preferences, priority status,
and random lottery number
Operate both charter and direct-run
schools that are both free and public.
Entrance requirements may vary. It
may be on a first-come/first-serve,
lottery, or selective admission. There
is a common enrollment document
for anyone using OneApp or not using
OneApp.
Selective criteria schools: Ben
Franklin, Lusher
Neighborhood school preferences:
Karr, Lusher
Student
Accountability
Transportation
Both RSD and OPSB students are required to take state standardized testing
and must meet the same performance scores.
Free transportation for traditional and charter schools.
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Applying to Public Schools
Open House
• Attend the Open House of every school of interest.
Applications
Released
• Applications become available at participating schools and district offices.
• Some OPSB schools release their applications at various dates. Please call the schools
for their individual application and specific application instructions.
• The 2016-2017 OneApp process will launch Monday, November 2. Please check
www.EnrollNOLA.org for more information.
Meet with Schools
• Attend the Urban League Schools Expo to meet with representatives from individual
schools.
• Students are encouraged to speak with representatives of all schools of interest.
Submit Applications
• The OneApp is available online at www.EnrollNOLA.org, may be submitted to a
participating school or at the EnrollNOLA Family Resource Centers.
• Some OPSB schools have early deadlines and applications must be submitted to each
school. Please call the school for specific application instructions.
Students Assigned
• Matching and lotteries are complete where applicable.
• Note: Lotteries are held when there are more applicants than seats available.
Notification of
Acceptance
• Find out to which schools you have been accepted.
• Tip: Be mindful of seat acceptance and registration deadlines at your accepted school
and return all required documentation by the deadline to ensure you retain your seat.
• Make sure schools/EnrollNOLA staff has the most accurate and current contact
information for you. Contact schools and family resource center if you have not received
a response. All OneApp participants will receive notification, regardless of the outcome.
Register
• Refer to page 36 for documents you will need to register at all schools.
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School Performance Scores (SPS)
What Do These Scores Mean?
A school’s School Performance Score is used to determine how well the school is preparing its students in math, English, social studies,
and science.
State officials use this score to give each school a performance label and tell the school’s administration what it must do to improve. A
school that has a low score and does not improve after several years can be forced to close or taken over by a charter operator.
For the 2014-2015 school year, half of a high school’s score is based on student achievement (25% ACT and 25% End-of-Course tests)
and the other half of the score on graduation (25% Graduation Index and 25% Graduation Cohort Rate).
Considering a School’s Growth
Remember, the best way to consider school performance is over multiple years so that you can see if a school is improving. A number of
factors can affect school performance and we strongly encourage you to talk to the principals and teachers at your child’s school if you
have questions or concerns about school performance.
LETTER
GRADE
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School Year
2015
100 - 150
85 to 99.9
70 to 84.9
50 to 69.9
0 to 49.9
Interpretation
of Scores
Students, on average, show above basic
skills in math, English, science, and social
studies for their grade.
Students, on average, show basic skills in
math, English, science, and social studies
for their grade.
Students, on average, show basic skills in
math, English, science, and social studies
for their grade.
Students, on average, show nearly basic
skills in math, English, science, and social
studies for their grade.
Students, on average, do not show nearly
basic skills in math, English, science, and
social studies for their grade.
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ALGIERS TECHNOLOGY ACADEMY
ADDRESS: 6501 Berkley Dr., New Orleans, LA 70131
PHONE: (504) 302-7071
FAX: (504) 324-6998
WEBSITE: www.algierstechnologyacademy.org
SCHOOL DISTRICT: RSD
SCHOOL TYPE: Public Charter
SCHOOL LEADER: Nia Mitchell
MISSION STATEMENT: Peparing the students for the challenges of the 21st Century.
PROGRAM OFFERINGS
DETAILS
ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP) COURSES: Yes English language, English literature, chemistry, statistics
DUAL/CONCURRENT COLLEGE ENROLLMENT: Yes SUNO Early Start
PARTICIPATION WITH NOCCA:
No
GUIDANCE COUNSELOR: Yes 1 counselor
ARTS EDUCATION: Yes music, talent visual arts and theater
TRANSPORTATION PROVIDED:
Yes
UNIFORMS REQUIRED: Yes avg. cost $60
SCHOOL START AND END TIME:
8:00 am to 3:50 pm
AVERAGE CLASS SIZE: 20
GRADES SERVED (2015-2016): 9th - 12th
ENROLLMENT (2014-2015): 238
CURRICULAR FOCUS: Louisiana Core 4, graphic design,
computer science, video and music production
RELIGIOUS FOCUS: N/A
STUDENT GENDER: COED
SPECIAL EDUCATION MODEL: Information not provided
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science; Advance Placement (AP) courses offered; 21st Centery Learning Center program offers tutoring and enrichment;
RAMS Success program offers credit recovery
OTHER CAMPUS FEATURES: information not provided
EXTRACURRICULAR/AFTERSCHOOL ACTIVITIES: Key Cub, band, majorettes, flag team, dance team, color guard, Christian
club, 4H club
TEAM SPORTS: basketball (boys and girls), cheerleading, softball, track
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS: Louisiana Core 4 diploma requirements
SCHOOL PERFORMANCE DATA: Not all schools will have information for every category.
PERFORMANCE DATA SCORE/DATA ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
2013-2014 SCHOOL PERFORMANCE SCORE (SPS) 51.7 Grade D
2015 AVG. ACT SCORE 15.6
2015 AVG. SAT SCORE N/R
2014-2015 AVG. STUDENT GPA 2.3 4 point grading scale
2014-2015 GRADUATION RATE 61.2%
2013-2014 SUSPENSION RATE 23%
2013-2014 EXPULSION RATE 5.2%
2013-2014 DROPOUT RATE 12.1%
2014-2015 TOPS ELIGIBLE 16%
POST-HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATION
% ACCEPTED
2014-2015
POST-HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATION
% ACCEPTED
2014-2015
VOCATIONAL/TRADE SCHOOL N/R PUBLIC FOUR-YEAR COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY 48%
TWO-YEAR COLLEGE N/R PRIVATE FOUR-YEAR COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY N/R
ADMISSION INFORMATION
REQUIREMENTS: Open enrollment, no academic entrance requirements
TUITION: No tuition
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: N/A
APPLICATIONS DUE: February 26, 2016
APPLICATION PROCESS: Follows OneApp centralized enrollment
process - check www.enrollnola.org for updates
ADMISSION CONTACT: Lakisha Rogers | Nicy Magee
lakisha.rogers@theacsa.org
nicy.magee@theacsa.org
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BENJAMIN FRANKLIN HIGH SCHOOL
ADDRESS: 2001 Leon C. Simon Dr., New Orleans, LA 70122
PHONE: (504) 286-2600
FAX: (504) 286-2642
WEBSITE: www.bfhsla.org
SCHOOL DISTRICT: OPSB
SCHOOL TYPE: Public Charter
SCHOOL LEADER: Daniel Casey
MISSION STATEMENT: The mission of BFHS is to prepare students of high academic achievement to be successful in life.
PROGRAM OFFERINGS
DETAILS
ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP) COURSES: Yes 23 AP classes offered
DUAL/CONCURRENT COLLEGE ENROLLMENT: Yes University of New Orleans
PARTICIPATION WITH NOCCA:
GUIDANCE COUNSELOR: Yes 3 full time counselors
ARTS EDUCATION: Yes music, theater/drama, art, choir, journalism
Yes
TRANSPORTATION PROVIDED: Yes RTA passes provided; private school bus service available from
Uptown, West Bank and New Orleans East
UNIFORMS REQUIRED:
SCHOOL START AND END TIME:
No
8:05 am to 3:25 pm
AVERAGE CLASS SIZE: 15
GRADES SERVED (2015-2016): 9th - 12th
ENROLLMENT (2014-2015): 875
CURRICULAR FOCUS: College preparatory
RELIGIOUS FOCUS: N/A
STUDENT GENDER: COED
SPECIAL EDUCATION MODEL: Information not provided
OTHER SCHOOL PROGRAMS/FEATURES: students can take courses at University of New Orleans and may participate in
the New Orleans Center for Creative Arts (NOCCA), students may also take Advanced Placement (AP) courses; orchestra, band,
theater/drama, art, choir, speech and debate and creative writing courses offered
OTHER CAMPUS FEATURES: located on University of New Orleans campus
EXTRACURRICULAR/AFTERSCHOOL ACTIVITIES: more than 60 student clubs, supervised academic tutoring, robotics,
student government, foreign trips, cheerleading and dance teams
TEAM SPORTS: baseball, basketball (boys and girls), cheerleading, cross country, football, golf, soccer (boys and girls),
softball, swimming, tennis, track, volleyball
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS: students must complete 24 academic units (4 English, 3 world language, 4 math, 4 science,
4 social science, 2 electives, 1 fine art, 1.5 physical education, .5 health) and complete an individual research project
SCHOOL PERFORMANCE DATA: Not all schools will have information for every category.
PERFORMANCE DATA SCORE/DATA ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
2013-2014 SCHOOL PERFORMANCE SCORE (SPS) 140.1 Grade A
2015 AVG. ACT SCORE 27.3
2015 AVG. SAT SCORE 1992
2014-2015 AVG. STUDENT GPA 3.45
2014-2015 GRADUATION RATE 100%
2013-2014 SUSPENSION RATE 0%
2013-2014 EXPULSION RATE 0%
2013-2014 DROPOUT RATE

CLARK (JOSEPH S.) PREPARATORY HIGH SCHOOL
ADDRESS: 1301 North Derbigny St., New Orleans, LA 70116
PHONE: (504) 373-6202
FAX: (504) 827-4538
WEBSITE: www.clarkprep.org
SCHOOL DISTRICT: RSD
SCHOOL TYPE: Public Charter
SCHOOL LEADER: Margaret Leaf (school director)
MISSION STATEMENT: The mission of Joseph S. Clark Preparatory High School is to serve as a safe, supportive, and rigorous community school, preparing
students to find and pursue individualized pathways to post-secondary success in college, a career, or both.
PROGRAM OFFERINGS
DETAILS
ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP) COURSES: Yes human geography, psychology, language, government
DUAL/CONCURRENT COLLEGE ENROLLMENT: Yes Delgado Community College, Dillard University, Bard Early
College
PARTICIPATION WITH NOCCA:
GUIDANCE COUNSELOR: Yes 2 full-time social workers, 1 college counselor
ARTS EDUCATION: Yes band, visual arts, poetry, dance, drama, digital media
TRANSPORTATION PROVIDED: Yes school bus or RTA tokens provided
UNIFORMS REQUIRED: Yes avg. cost $60
SCHOOL START AND END TIME:
Yes
7:25 am to 3:00 pm (extracurricular activites until 4:30 pm)
AVERAGE CLASS SIZE: 20
GRADES SERVED (2015-2016): 9th - 12th
ENROLLMENT (2014-2015): 435
CURRICULAR FOCUS: College prep, career and technical
education
RELIGIOUS FOCUS: N/A
STUDENT GENDER: COED
SPECIAL EDUCATION MODEL: Information not provided
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OTHER SCHOOL PROGRAMS/FEATURES: strong college preparatory focus with an optional career and technical education
program beginning in the 11th grade; traditional classes and computer-based classes that allow for more personalized
learning and support; college and career readiness programs, Early College Scholars (ECS), Edible Schoolyard New Orleans
cooking courses
OTHER CAMPUS FEATURES: computer learning lab
EXTRACURRICULAR/AFTERSCHOOL ACTIVITIES: yearbook/newspaper, photography & photojournalism, visual art, brass
band, concert band, creative writing/spoken word, student government, debate, JROTC, fine arts club, digital media club
TEAM SPORTS: basketball, football, volleyball, cross country/track, flag team, cheerleading
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS: option of TOPS University diploma, Career Technical Education diploma or both
SCHOOL PERFORMANCE DATA: Not all schools will have information for every category.
PERFORMANCE DATA SCORE/DATA ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
2013-2014 SCHOOL PERFORMANCE SCORE (SPS) 45.4 Grade F
2015 AVG. ACT SCORE 15.2
2015 AVG. SAT SCORE N/A
2014-2015 AVG. STUDENT GPA 2.3
2014-2015 GRADUATION RATE 77.4%
2013-2014 SUSPENSION RATE 42.4%
2013-2014 EXPULSION RATE 0%
2013-2014 DROPOUT RATE 2.5%
2014-2015 TOPS ELIGIBLE 35%
POST-HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATION
% ACCEPTED
2014-2015
POST-HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATION
% ACCEPTED
2014-2015
VOCATIONAL/TRADE SCHOOL 18% PUBLIC FOUR-YEAR COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY 32%
TWO-YEAR COLLEGE 17% PRIVATE FOUR-YEAR COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY 33%
ADMISSION INFORMATION
REQUIREMENTS: Open enrollment, no academic entrance requirements
TUITION: No tuition
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: N/A
APPLICATIONS DUE: February 26, 2016
APPLICATION PROCESS: Follows OneApp centralized enrollment
process - check www.enrollnola.org for updates
ADMISSION CONTACT: LeJean Hunter
lhunter@firstlineschools.org
(504) 373-6202
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COHEN COLLEGE PREP HIGH SCHOOL
ADDRESS: 3520 Dryades St., New Orleans, LA 70115
PHONE: (504) 335-0400
FAX: (504) 617-7200
WEBSITE: www.nolacollegeprep.org
SCHOOL DISTRICT: RSD
SCHOOL TYPE: Public Charter
SCHOOL LEADER: Rahel Wondwossen
MISSION STATEMENT: New Orleans College Prep will prepare each of its students to enter and excel in a rigorous 4-year college or university.
PROGRAM OFFERINGS
DETAILS
ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP) COURSES: Yes Calculus, literature, US history
DUAL/CONCURRENT COLLEGE ENROLLMENT: Yes Bard Early College
PARTICIPATION WITH NOCCA:
Yes
GUIDANCE COUNSELOR:
Yes
ARTS EDUCATION: Yes music and visual arts
TRANSPORTATION PROVIDED:
Yes
UNIFORMS REQUIRED:
Yes
SCHOOL START AND END TIME:
7:40 am to 4:00 pm
AVERAGE CLASS SIZE: 25
GRADES SERVED (2015-2016): 8th - 12th
ENROLLMENT (2014-2015): 369 (9-12)
CURRICULAR FOCUS: College preparatory
RELIGIOUS FOCUS: N/A
STUDENT GENDER: COED
SPECIAL EDUCATION MODEL: Inclusion
OTHER SCHOOL PROGRAMS/FEATURES: ACT prep, honors classes, partnership with LOOP (Louisiana Outdoor Outreach
Program), Bard Early College
OTHER CAMPUS FEATURES: information not provided
EXTRACURRICULAR/AFTERSCHOOL ACTIVITIES: marching band, majorettes, dance team, flag team, drill team,
cheerleading, spoken word, anime club, yoga, electronic music club, choir, student leadership
TEAM SPORTS: basketball, lacrosse, football, volleyball, softball, cross country
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS: Louisiana Core 4 diploma requirements
SCHOOL PERFORMANCE DATA: Not all schools will have information for every category.
PERFORMANCE DATA SCORE/DATA ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
2013-2014 SCHOOL PERFORMANCE SCORE (SPS) 72.9 Grade C
2015 AVG. ACT SCORE 18
2015 AVG. SAT SCORE N/A
2014-2015 AVG. STUDENT GPA 2.35
2014-2015 GRADUATION RATE N/R
2013-2014 SUSPENSION RATE 33.6%
2013-2014 EXPULSION RATE 0%
2013-2014 DROPOUT RATE 6.5%
2014-2015 TOPS ELIGIBLE 23%
POST-HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATION
% ACCEPTED
2014-2015
POST-HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATION
% ACCEPTED
2014-2015
VOCATIONAL/TRADE SCHOOL N/A PUBLIC FOUR-YEAR COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY 73%
TWO-YEAR COLLEGE 30% PRIVATE FOUR-YEAR COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY 60%
ADMISSION INFORMATION
REQUIREMENTS: Open enrollment, no academic entrance requirements
TUITION: No tuition
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: N/A
APPLICATIONS DUE: February 26, 2016
APPLICATION PROCESS: Follows OneApp centralized enrollment
process - check www.enrollnola.org for updates
ADMISSION CONTACT: Main office
(504) 335-0400
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CRESCENT LEADERSHIP ACADEMY
ADDRESS: 2701 Lawrence St., New Orleans, LA 70114
PHONE: (504) 702-5790
FAX: (504) 702-5791
WEBSITE: www.crescentleadershipacademy.com
SCHOOL DISTRICT: RSD
SCHOOL TYPE: Public Charter
SCHOOL LEADER: Nicholas Dean
MISSION STATEMENT: The mission of Crescent Leadership Academy is to provide a comprehensive, multi-tiered learning environment that ensures student
success through engagement in specifically crafted learning programs that foster the social and academic skills that will lead to retention and achievement.
PROGRAM OFFERINGS
DETAILS
ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP) COURSES:
No
DUAL/CONCURRENT COLLEGE ENROLLMENT:
information not provided
PARTICIPATION WITH NOCCA: information not provided
GUIDANCE COUNSELOR:
Yes
ARTS EDUCATION:
Yes
TRANSPORTATION PROVIDED: Yes school bus
UNIFORMS REQUIRED:
Yes
SCHOOL START AND END TIME:
8:00 am to 3:15 pm
AVERAGE CLASS SIZE: 16
GRADES SERVED (2015-2016): 7th - 12th
ENROLLMENT (2014-2015): 200
CURRICULAR FOCUS: Non-traditional program
RELIGIOUS FOCUS: N/A
STUDENT GENDER: COED
SPECIAL EDUCATION MODEL: Information not provided
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OTHER SCHOOL PROGRAMS/FEATURES: alternative school educational experience for students in grades 7-12
experiencing disciplinary actions, expulsion or requiring at-risk services, that reserves the trend of academic failure and in
turn prepares them for college and professional careers by building on each student’s strengths, raising expectations and
challenging them to expect success
OTHER CAMPUS FEATURES: information not provided
EXTRACURRICULAR/AFTERSCHOOL ACTIVITIES: enrichment programs
TEAM SPORTS: basketball, volleyball
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS: Louisiana 4 Core graduation requirements
SCHOOL PERFORMANCE DATA: Not all schools will have information for every category.
PERFORMANCE DATA SCORE/DATA ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
2013-2014 SCHOOL PERFORMANCE SCORE (SPS) N/A Non-traditional alternative school program
2015 AVG. ACT SCORE N/A
does not have performance data - student
preformance results are included with the
2015 AVG. SAT SCORE N/A
schools they attended before enrolling in
this program.
2014-2015 AVG. STUDENT GPA N/R
2014-2015 GRADUATION RATE N/A School is an alternative school that is held
2013-2014 SUSPENSION RATE N/A
to different accountability measures which
are under development
2013-2014 EXPULSION RATE N/A
2013-2014 DROPOUT RATE N/A
2014-2015 TOPS ELIGIBLE N/A
POST-HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATION
% ACCEPTED
2014-2015
POST-HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATION
% ACCEPTED
2014-2015
VOCATIONAL/TRADE SCHOOL N/A PUBLIC FOUR-YEAR COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY N/A
TWO-YEAR COLLEGE N/A PRIVATE FOUR-YEAR COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY N/A
ADMISSION INFORMATION
REQUIREMENTS: Open enrollment, no academic entrance requirements
TUITION: No tuition
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: N/A
APPLICATIONS DUE: February 26, 2016
APPLICATION PROCESS: Follows OneApp centralized enrollment
process - check www.enrollnola.org for updates
ADMISSION CONTACT: (504) 702-5800
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GEORGE WASHINGTON CARVER COLLEGIATE ACADEMIES
ADDRESS: 5552 Read Blvd., New Orleans, LA 70127 (temporary);
3059 Higgins Blvd., New Orleans, LA 70126 (new school site)
PHONE: (504) 308-3660
FAX: (504) 754-7980
WEBSITE: www.carvercollegiate.org
SCHOOL DISTRICT: RSD
SCHOOL TYPE: Public Charter
SCHOOL LEADER: Jerel Bryant
MISSION STATEMENT: The vision of George Washinton Carver Collegiate Academy is to prepare all scholars for college success inspired and ready to exceed
any expectation.
PROGRAM OFFERINGS
DETAILS
ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP) COURSES: Yes world history, U.S. history, English language and composition,
comparative literature, environmental science
DUAL/CONCURRENT COLLEGE ENROLLMENT: Yes Bard Early College
PARTICIPATION WITH NOCCA:
GUIDANCE COUNSELOR:
ARTS EDUCATION: Yes band, dance, choir
TRANSPORTATION PROVIDED:
UNIFORMS REQUIRED: Yes first uniform provided for free; avg. cost $35
SCHOOL START AND END TIME:
Yes
Yes
Yes
8:30 am to 4:30 pm (early dismissal at 1:30 pm Fridays)
AVERAGE CLASS SIZE: 25
GRADES SERVED (2015-2016): 9th - 12th
ENROLLMENT (2014-2015): 305
CURRICULAR FOCUS: College preparatory
RELIGIOUS FOCUS: N/A
STUDENT GENDER: COED
SPECIAL EDUCATION MODEL: Information not provided
OTHER SCHOOL PROGRAMS/FEATURES: out of state field trips to colleges and universities; scholar council; advisory
council; summer internships and summer college experiences; student advisory for college readiness; teachers on call after
school for additional support; after school tutoring; Saturday tutoring
OTHER CAMPUS FEATURES: school moving to a new facility with gyms, labs, theater and field for the 2016-2017 school year
EXTRACURRICULAR/AFTERSCHOOL ACTIVITIES: student government association, newspaper club, scholar ambassador
program, debate team, dance team, Gay-Straight Alliance (GSA), peer mediation, ReThink student group, band, hip-hop and
spoken word
TEAM SPORTS: basketball (boys and girls), baseball, cheerleading, football, soccer, softball, track (boys and girls), volleyball
(girls)
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS: aligned with state graduation requirements (Louisiana Core 4 Curriculum, 24 units to
graduate, must pass 3 of 4 End of Course Exams)
SCHOOL PERFORMANCE DATA: Not all schools will have information for every category.
PERFORMANCE DATA SCORE/DATA ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
2013-2014 SCHOOL PERFORMANCE SCORE (SPS) 70.6 Grade C
2015 AVG. ACT SCORE N/A
2015 AVG. SAT SCORE N/A
2014-2015 AVG. STUDENT GPA N/R
2014-2015 GRADUATION RATE N/A
2013-2014 SUSPENSION RATE 52.40% First students entered in 2012-2013
2013-2014 EXPULSION RATE < 5.0%
2013-2014 DROPOUT RATE N/A
2014-2015 TOPS ELIGIBLE N/A
ADMISSION INFORMATION
REQUIREMENTS: Open enrollment, no academic entrance requirements
TUITION: No tuition
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: N/A
APPLICATIONS DUE: February 26, 2016
APPLICATION PROCESS: Follows OneApp centralized enrollment
process - check www.enrollnola.org for updates
ADMISSION CONTACT: Read Irvin
rirvin@collegiateacademies.org
(504) 256-9561
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% ACCEPTED
2014-2015
POST-HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATION
% ACCEPTED
2014-2015
VOCATIONAL/TRADE SCHOOL N/A PUBLIC FOUR-YEAR COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY N/A
TWO-YEAR COLLEGE N/A PRIVATE FOUR-YEAR COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY N/A
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GEORGE WASHINGTON CARVER PREPARATORY ACADEMIES
ADDRESS: 7301 Dwyer Rd., New Orleans, LA 70127
PHONE: (504) 503-0004
FAX: (504) 910-9980
WEBSITE: www.carverprep.org
SCHOOL DISTRICT: RSD
SCHOOL TYPE: Public Charter
SCHOOL LEADER: Benjamin Davis
MISSION STATEMENT: The vision of George Washington Carver Preparatory Academy is to prepare all scholars for college success and a future of limitless
opportunity.
PROGRAM OFFERINGS
DETAILS
ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP) COURSES: Yes comparative government, US history, English language,
literature, environmental science
DUAL/CONCURRENT COLLEGE ENROLLMENT: Yes Bard Early College; Delgado Community College
PARTICIPATION WITH NOCCA:
GUIDANCE COUNSELOR:
ARTS EDUCATION: Yes band, dance
TRANSPORTATION PROVIDED:
UNIFORMS REQUIRED: Yes first uniform provided for free; avg. cost $35
SCHOOL START AND END TIME:
Yes
Yes
Yes
8:00 am to 4:00 pm (early dismissal at 1 pm Fridays)
AVERAGE CLASS SIZE: 24
GRADES SERVED (2015-2016): 9th - 12th
ENROLLMENT (2014-2015): 270
CURRICULAR FOCUS: College preparatory
RELIGIOUS FOCUS: N/A
STUDENT GENDER: COED
SPECIAL EDUCATION MODEL: Inclusion
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OTHER SCHOOL PROGRAMS/FEATURES: out of state field trips to colleges and universities; summer internships and
summer college experiences; student advisory for college readiness; teachers on call after school for additional support
OTHER CAMPUS FEATURES: new school building with gyms, labs and theater to be completed at the Carver campus for
2016-2017
EXTRACURRICULAR/AFTERSCHOOL ACTIVITIES: scholar council, band, dance, majorettes, flag team, soccer club, cooking
club
TEAM SPORTS: basketball (boys and girls), baseball, cheerleading, football, soccer, softball, track (boys and girls), volleyball
(girls)
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS: aligned with state graduation requirements (Louisiana Core 4 Curriculum, 24 units to
graduate, must pass 3 of 4 End of Course Exams)
SCHOOL PERFORMANCE DATA: Not all schools will have information for every category.
PERFORMANCE DATA SCORE/DATA ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
2013-2014 SCHOOL PERFORMANCE SCORE (SPS) 80.6 Grade C
2015 AVG. ACT SCORE N/A
2015 AVG. SAT SCORE N/A
2014-2015 AVG. STUDENT GPA N/R
2014-2015 GRADUATION RATE N/A
2013-2014 SUSPENSION RATE 62.9% First students entered in 2012-2013
2013-2014 EXPULSION RATE 0%
2013-2014 DROPOUT RATE N/A
2014-2015 TOPS ELIGIBLE N/A
ADMISSION INFORMATION
REQUIREMENTS: Open enrollment, no academic entrance requirements
TUITION: No tuition
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: N/A
APPLICATIONS DUE: February 26, 2016
APPLICATION PROCESS: Follows OneApp centralized enrollment
process - check www.enrollnola.org for updates
ADMISSION CONTACT: Kathleen Coverick
kcoverick@collegiateacademies.org
(504) 484-9271
POST-HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATION
% ACCEPTED
2014-2015
POST-HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATION
% ACCEPTED
2014-2015
VOCATIONAL/TRADE SCHOOL N/A PUBLIC FOUR-YEAR COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY N/A
TWO-YEAR COLLEGE N/A PRIVATE FOUR-YEAR COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY N/A
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INTERNATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
ADDRESS: 727 Carondelet St., New Orleans, LA 70130
PHONE: (504) 613-5703
FAX: (504) 566-1142
WEBSITE: www.ihsnola.org
SCHOOL DISTRICT: BESE
SCHOOL TYPE: Public Charter
SCHOOL LEADER: Sean Wilson
MISSION STATEMENT: The mission of IHS is to foster a diverse community of learners through rigorous academic programs that promote an understanding
of business, multi-cultural awareness, and foreign language fluency, while preparing our students to succeed in a global economy.
PROGRAM OFFERINGS
DETAILS
ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP) COURSES: Yes International Baccalaureate (IB) Courses: English, Spanish,
French,Vietnamese, Arabic, Mandarin, history of the Americas,
environmental science, math studies, visual arts & film studies
DUAL/CONCURRENT COLLEGE ENROLLMENT: Yes Delgado Community College, NOCCA, Bard
PARTICIPATION WITH NOCCA:
GUIDANCE COUNSELOR:
ARTS EDUCATION: Yes drama, film studies, visual art, illustration & design
TRANSPORTATION PROVIDED: Yes limited school bus service available in Orleans Parish
UNIFORMS REQUIRED: Yes avg. cost $50
SCHOOL START AND END TIME:
Yes
Yes
8:15 am - 3:46 pm Wednesday (8:15 am - 1:45 pm)
AVERAGE CLASS SIZE: 20
GRADES SERVED (2015-2016): 9th - 12th
ENROLLMENT (2014-2015): 465
CURRICULAR FOCUS: Global education, world languages and
international business
RELIGIOUS FOCUS: N/A
STUDENT GENDER: COED
SPECIAL EDUCATION MODEL: Information not provided
OTHER SCHOOL PROGRAMS/FEATURES: International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB) School; Spanish and
French immersion, Mandarin, Arabic, French and Spanish language offerings.
OTHER CAMPUS FEATURES: located in the Central Business District near several RTA lines
EXTRACURRICULAR/AFTERSCHOOL ACTIVITIES: Globetrotters, speech and debate, drama, dance, cheerleading, band,
chess, guitar, bobotics, student government, diversity club, National Art Honor Society, Gay-Straight Alliance, Latin American
dance, tutoring in all core subjects
TEAM SPORTS: basketball (girls and boys), soccer (girls and boys), track and field (boys and girls)
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS: Louisiana Core 4 diploma requirements; students must meet IB requirements to earn an
International Baccalaureate diploma
SCHOOL PERFORMANCE DATA: Not all schools will have information for every category.
PERFORMANCE DATA SCORE/DATA ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
2013-2014 SCHOOL PERFORMANCE SCORE (SPS) 83.6 Grade C
2015 AVG. ACT SCORE 19
2015 AVG. SAT SCORE N/A
2014-2015 AVG. STUDENT GPA 2.8
2014-2015 GRADUATION RATE N/R
2013-2014 SUSPENSION RATE 14.4%
2013-2014 EXPULSION RATE 0%
2013-2014 DROPOUT RATE 4.7%
2014-2015 TOPS ELIGIBLE N/A
ADMISSION INFORMATION
REQUIREMENTS: Open Enrollment (until full), IB Programme (Grades
11-12) - application on line ihsnola.org
TUITION: No tuition
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: N/A
APPLICATIONS DUE: December 18, 2015 & February 26, 2016
APPLICATION PROCESS: Follows OneApp centralized enrollment
process for Orleans Parish residents- check www.enrollnola.org for
updates
ADMISSION CONTACT: Lynette Lopez
(504) 613-5703
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2014-2015
POST-HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATION
% ACCEPTED
2014-2015
VOCATIONAL/TRADE SCHOOL N/R PUBLIC FOUR-YEAR COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY N/R
TWO-YEAR COLLEGE N/R PRIVATE FOUR-YEAR COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY N/R
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KARR (EDNA) HIGH SCHOOL
ADDRESS: 3332 Huntlee Dr., New Orleans, LA 70131
PHONE: (504) 302-7135
FAX: (504) 301-2721
WEBSITE: www.ednakarr.org
SCHOOL DISTRICT: OPSB
SCHOOL TYPE: Public Charter
SCHOOL LEADER: Harold Clay
MISSION STATEMENT: The mission of Edna Karr High School is to teach all students to be independent lifelong learners and achievers through the involvement
of all stakeholders in a college preparatory environment. KARR COUGARS aspire to embody the school motto: SECOND TO NONE.
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PROGRAM OFFERINGS
DETAILS
ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP) COURSES: Yes Calculus, English literature, English language, Probability
and Statistics, U.S. History, US Government & Politics, Human
Geography, Biology II, French, Studio Art, Music Theory
DUAL/CONCURRENT COLLEGE ENROLLMENT: Yes Bard College, Southern University of New Orleans, Delgado
PARTICIPATION WITH NOCCA:
Yes
GUIDANCE COUNSELOR: Yes 3 Professional School Counselors and a College Advisor
ARTS EDUCATION: Yes music, theater, visual art, Fine Arts, Talented in Theatre,
Talented in Music, Talented in Visual Arts, multimedia, choir
TRANSPORTATION PROVIDED:
Yes
UNIFORMS REQUIRED:
Yes
SCHOOL START AND END TIME:
8:25 am - 3:40 pm
AVERAGE CLASS SIZE: 25
OTHER SCHOOL PROGRAMS/FEATURES: 9th grade summer academy, Advanced Placement courses, Gifted and Talented
Programs, ACT Prep, ESL, regional and national college trips, afterschool program (with activity bus), concurrent enrollment
with Bard College and Southern University at New Orleans (SUNO), students may participate in the New Orleans Center for
Creative Arts (NOCCA), Project Lead The Way STEM courses, personalized learning classrooms, French and Spanish language
courses, and Farm to School culinary arts and gardening program.
OTHER CAMPUS FEATURES: gymnasium, practice playing field, a computer lab with full-time technology coordinator, and
auditorium with seating for 1000, library with full-time librarian, full-time nurse, two full-time mental health professionals.
EXTRACURRICULAR/AFTERSCHOOL ACTIVITIES: Afterschool program (with activity bus), Concert Band, Marching Band,
Jazz Band, Choir, Dance Team, Flag Team, Majorettes, Student Newspaper, Student Council, National Honor Society, Key Club,
Robotics Team, Step Team, Youth in Government club, Coastal Roots Partnership, Entrepreneur Club, Drama Club, Fashion
Club, Guitar Club, Yearbook, Color Guard, Student Ambassadors, Chess Club, Spoken Word, Green Schools Club, Gardening/
Ecology Club, Book Club, Media Club.
TEAM SPORTS: football, volleyball, basketball, cheerleading, track, soccer, baseball, softball, cross-country, flag football.
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS: Louisiana Core-4 diploma requirements or JumpStart Career Diploma requirements.
SCHOOL PERFORMANCE DATA: Not all schools will have information for every category.
PERFORMANCE DATA SCORE/DATA ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
2013-2014 SCHOOL PERFORMANCE SCORE (SPS) 96.7 Grade B
2015 AVG. ACT SCORE 18.5
2015 AVG. SAT SCORE N/A
2014-2015 AVG. STUDENT GPA 2.62 4 point grading scale
2014-2015 GRADUATION RATE 100%
2013-2014 SUSPENSION RATE 15%
2013-2014 EXPULSION RATE 0%
2013-2014 DROPOUT RATE

KIPP RENAISSANCE HIGH SCHOOL
ADDRESS: 3820 St. Claude Ave., New Orleans, LA 70116
PHONE: (504) 373-6255
FAX: (504) 322-3924
WEBSITE: www.kippneworleans.org
SCHOOL DISTRICT: RSD
SCHOOL TYPE: Public Charter
SCHOOL LEADER: Joey LaRoche
MISSION STATEMENT: KIPP Renaissance High School empowers scholars with the character strengths, academic abilities, and self-confidence needed to excel
to and through college. KRHS prepares students to positively navigate life’s challenges and become leaders who make their community a better place.
PROGRAM OFFERINGS
DETAILS
ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP) COURSES: Yes AP Language, AP Literature, AP Calculus AB, AP US History,
AP Biology, Psychology
DUAL/CONCURRENT COLLEGE ENROLLMENT: Yes Bard Early College Program , Xavier University
PARTICIPATION WITH NOCCA:
GUIDANCE COUNSELOR:
ARTS EDUCATION: Yes band, drama, art
TRANSPORTATION PROVIDED:
UNIFORMS REQUIRED: Yes avg. cost $50
SCHOOL START AND END TIME:
Yes
Yes
Yes
7:20 am to 3:50 pm
AVERAGE CLASS SIZE: 26
GRADES SERVED (2015-2016): 9th - 12th
ENROLLMENT (2014-2015): 450
CURRICULAR FOCUS: College preparatory
RELIGIOUS FOCUS: N/A
STUDENT GENDER: COED
SPECIAL EDUCATION MODEL: Inclusion
OTHER SCHOOL PROGRAMS/FEATURES: Honors and AP classes, out-of-state field experiences, community service projects,
college exploration trips, ACT focus and prep classes
OTHER CAMPUS FEATURES: gymnasium, auditorium, band room, large practice field
EXTRACURRICULAR/AFTERSCHOOL ACTIVITIES: National Honor Society, band, dance team, majorettes, flag team,
newspaper, student government association, Youth Run NOLA
TEAM SPORTS: basketball, cross-country, track & field, volleyball, football, cheerleading, softball, baseball, powerlifting
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS: Louisiana Core 4 diploma requirements; students expected to complete at least one AP
course and at least 40 community service hours and college exploration hours.
SCHOOL PERFORMANCE DATA: Not all schools will have information for every category.
PERFORMANCE DATA SCORE/DATA ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
2013-2014 SCHOOL PERFORMANCE SCORE (SPS) 61 Grade D
2015 AVG. ACT SCORE 17.8
2015 AVG. SAT SCORE N/A
2014-2015 AVG. STUDENT GPA 3.09
2014-2015 GRADUATION RATE N/A
2013-2014 SUSPENSION RATE 27.2%
2013-2014 EXPULSION RATE 0%
2013-2014 DROPOUT RATE 2.5%
2014-2015 TOPS ELIGIBLE N/A
POST-HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATION
% ACCEPTED
2014-2015
POST-HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATION
% ACCEPTED
2014-2015
VOCATIONAL/TRADE SCHOOL N/A PUBLIC FOUR-YEAR COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY N/A
TWO-YEAR COLLEGE N/A PRIVATE FOUR-YEAR COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY N/A
ADMISSION INFORMATION
REQUIREMENTS: Open enrollment, no academic entrance requirements
TUITION: No tuition
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: N/A
APPLICATIONS DUE: February 26, 2016
APPLICATION PROCESS: Follows OneApp centralized enrollment
process - check www.enrollnola.org for updates
ADMISSION CONTACT: (504) 373-6255
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LAKE AREA NEW TECH EARLY COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL
ADDRESS: 6026 Paris Ave., New Orleans, LA 70122
PHONE: (504) 267-8811
FAX: (504) 510-2577
WEBSITE: www.rsdla.net
SCHOOL DISTRICT: RSD
SCHOOL TYPE: Public Charter
SCHOOL LEADER: Darren Lewis
MISSION STATEMENT: Providing a safe environment where teachers challenge students through learning experiences which provide rigor, promote critical
thinking, and lead students to make real-world connections to content.
PROGRAM OFFERINGS
DETAILS
ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP) COURSES: Yes 8 AP courses offered
DUAL/CONCURRENT COLLEGE ENROLLMENT: Yes University of New Orleans, Delgado Community College,
Southern University of New Orleans, Northwestern State
University
PARTICIPATION WITH NOCCA:
GUIDANCE COUNSELOR:
ARTS EDUCATION: Yes music, visual art, graphic art
TRANSPORTATION PROVIDED: Yes school bus
UNIFORMS REQUIRED:
SCHOOL START AND END TIME:
Yes
Yes
Yes
7:30 am to 3:48 pm
AVERAGE CLASS SIZE: 26 to 30
GRADES SERVED (2015-2016): 9th - 12th
ENROLLMENT (2014-2015): 657
CURRICULAR FOCUS: College preparatory and technology
RELIGIOUS FOCUS: N/A
STUDENT GENDER: COED
SPECIAL EDUCATION MODEL: Inclusion
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OTHER SCHOOL PROGRAMS/FEATURES: partnerships with local universities to provide college-level courses for students,
community partnership with Urban League of Greater New Orleans, project-based technology-rich learning, dual enrollment
OTHER CAMPUS FEATURES: gifted and talented services, interdisciplinary learning
EXTRACURRICULAR/AFTERSCHOOL ACTIVITIES: student government, student clubs and service organizations, and Project
Ready
TEAM SPORTS: volleyball (girls), football, basketball (girls and boys), track (girls and boys), flag football, cheerleading,
softball (girls), baseball
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS: Louisiana Core-4 diploma requirements
SCHOOL PERFORMANCE DATA: Not all schools will have information for every category.
PERFORMANCE DATA SCORE/DATA ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
2013-2014 SCHOOL PERFORMANCE SCORE (SPS) 64.5 Grade D
2015 AVG. ACT SCORE 16.9
2015 AVG. SAT SCORE N/A
2014-2015 AVG. STUDENT GPA 2.5
2014-2015 GRADUATION RATE 96%
2013-2014 SUSPENSION RATE 23%
2013-2014 EXPULSION RATE 5%
2013-2014 DROPOUT RATE 6.3%
2014-2015 TOPS ELIGIBLE 20%
POST-HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATION
% ACCEPTED
2014-2015
POST-HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATION
% ACCEPTED
2014-2015
VOCATIONAL/TRADE SCHOOL N/R PUBLIC FOUR-YEAR COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY 75%
TWO-YEAR COLLEGE 80% PRIVATE FOUR-YEAR COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY 70%
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ADMISSION INFORMATION
REQUIREMENTS: Open enrollment, no academic entrance requirements
TUITION: No tuition
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: N/A
APPLICATIONS DUE: February 26, 2016
APPLICATION PROCESS: Follows OneApp centralized enrollment
process - check www.enrollnola.org for updates
ADMISSION CONTACT: School secretary or data manager
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L.B. LANDRY-O.P. WALKER COLLEGE & CAREER PREPARATORY HIGH SCHOOL
ADDRESS: 1200 L.B. Landry Ave., New Orleans, LA 70114
PHONE: (504) 302-7170
FAX: (504) 329-7229
WEBSITE: www.landry-walker.org
SCHOOL DISTRICT: RSD
SCHOOL TYPE: Public Charter
SCHOOL LEADER: Mary L. H. Laurie
MISSION STATEMENT: The mission of L.B. Landry - O. Perry Walker College and Career Preparatory High School is to provide age appropriate opportunities
for students to expand their conceptual understanding, acquire critical thinking and problem solving skills and develop positive habits of mind towards academics,
service and comprehensive health.
PROGRAM OFFERINGS
DETAILS
ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP) COURSES: Yes English language and composition, English literature and
composition, human geography, U.S. history, statistics
DUAL/CONCURRENT COLLEGE ENROLLMENT: Yes Delgado Community College, Southern University at New
Orleans, Raymond College, Nunez Community College
PARTICIPATION WITH NOCCA:
No
GUIDANCE COUNSELOR: Yes 4 guidance counselors
ARTS EDUCATION: Yes dance, instrumental music, vocal music, theater, visual art
TRANSPORTATION PROVIDED:
Yes
UNIFORMS REQUIRED: Yes avg. cost $50
SCHOOL START AND END TIME:
8:00 am to 3:55 pm Afterschool Program: 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm
AVERAGE CLASS SIZE: 30
GRADES SERVED (2015-2016): 9th - 12th
ENROLLMENT (2014-2015): 1428
CURRICULAR FOCUS: College and career preparatory
RELIGIOUS FOCUS: N/A
STUDENT GENDER: COED
SPECIAL EDUCATION MODEL: Information not provided
OTHER SCHOOL PROGRAMS/FEATURES: 9th grade academy, credit recovery, NOSACONN academics & cultural enrichment;
POSSE Scholarship program participant, Upward Bound, Educational Talent Search (UNO)
OTHER CAMPUS FEATURES: state-of-the-art auditorium, cosmetology program; two gymnasiums, weight training center,
black box theater, dance studio, art studio, DEAL center, college and career exploration center, parent center
EXTRACURRICULAR/AFTERSCHOOL ACTIVITIES: student government, youth leadership council, student newspaper,
marching band, concert band, jazz ensemble, brass band, flag team, Color Guard, majorettes, dance team, pom squad, drama/
theater troupe, National Honor Society, Key Club, Navy JROTC, gospel choir, concert choir, chamber choir, dance company,
poetry club
TEAM SPORTS: football, flag football (girls), volleyball, basketball (boys and girls), cross country (boys and girls), track and
field (boys and girls), baseball, softball, cheerleading, soccer
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS: Louisiana Core 4 diploma requirements
SCHOOL PERFORMANCE DATA: Not all schools will have information for every category.
PERFORMANCE DATA SCORE/DATA ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
2013-2014 SCHOOL PERFORMANCE SCORE (SPS) 89.7 Grade B
2015 AVG. ACT SCORE 17.9
2015 AVG. SAT SCORE N/A
2014-2015 AVG. STUDENT GPA 2.53 4 point grading scale
2014-2015 GRADUATION RATE 70.2%
2013-2014 SUSPENSION RATE 5%
2013-2014 EXPULSION RATE 0%
2013-2014 DROPOUT RATE 6.3%
2014-2015 TOPS ELIGIBLE 25%
ADMISSION INFORMATION
REQUIREMENTS: Open enrollment, no academic entrance requirements
TUITION: No tuition
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: N/A
APPLICATIONS DUE: February 26, 2016
APPLICATION PROCESS: Follows OneApp centralized enrollment
process - check www.enrollnola.org for updates
ADMISSION CONTACT: School office - (504) 302-7170
Registrar’s office - (504) 302-7177
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2014-2015
VOCATIONAL/TRADE SCHOOL 13% PUBLIC FOUR-YEAR COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY 45%
TWO-YEAR COLLEGE 18% PRIVATE FOUR-YEAR COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY 15%
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LOUISIANA SCHOOL FOR MATH, SCIENCE AND THE ARTS
ADDRESS: 715 University Parkway, Natchitoches, LA 71457
PHONE: (318) 357-2503 or (800) 259-3173
FAX: (318) 357-3189
WEBSITE: www.lsmsa.edu
SCHOOL DISTRICT: N/A
SCHOOL TYPE: Public Independent
SCHOOL LEADER: Patrick Widhalm (executive director)
MISSION STATEMENT: The mission of the Louisiana School is to foster in its young scholars lifelong growth toward reaching individual potentialities and
toward finding places of work and service in a global society through the examination and exchange if ideas in a community of learners.
PROGRAM OFFERINGS
DETAILS
ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP) COURSES: Yes caalculus (AP exams are offered in all subjects)
DUAL/CONCURRENT COLLEGE ENROLLMENT: Yes agreements with 10 Louisiana universities and one Georgia
university
PARTICIPATION WITH NOCCA:
GUIDANCE COUNSELOR: Yes college, academic and career counseling; mandatory college
application seminars
No
ARTS EDUCATION: Yes music, theatre, visual arts, voice, dance, and creative writing;
free private lessons
TRANSPORTATION PROVIDED: Yes bus transportation to and from home for nominal fee; LSMSA
staff will transport students to local appointments and social
activities; eligible students may earn limited driving privileges
UNIFORMS REQUIRED: No student dress code
SCHOOL START AND END TIME:
8:00 am to 3:55 pm (afterschool Program: 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm; evening
classes)
AVERAGE CLASS SIZE: 10
GRADES SERVED (2015-2016): 10th - 12th
ENROLLMENT (2014-2015): 313
CURRICULAR FOCUS: Science, math and arts
RELIGIOUS FOCUS: N/A
STUDENT GENDER: COED
SPECIAL EDUCATION MODEL: Information not provided
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OTHER SCHOOL PROGRAMS/FEATURES: residential high school in Natchitoches (north/central Louisiana) for motivated
high-achieving students who have a demonstrated aptitude for math science or the arts; student live on-site and attend
college-level courses, participate in specialized electives and have opportunities for independent study and research; virtual
classes and guided study sessions available
OTHER CAMPUS FEATURES: black box theater, access to the Northwestern State University campus
EXTRACURRICULAR/AFTERSCHOOL ACTIVITIES: 57 active student organizations, intramural and interscholastic sports
TEAM SPORTS: basketball, volleyball, soccer, ultimate frisbee
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS: complete 26 academic units
SCHOOL PERFORMANCE DATA: Not all schools will have information for every category.
PERFORMANCE DATA SCORE/DATA ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
2013-2014 SCHOOL PERFORMANCE SCORE (SPS) N/A No SPS score issued
2015 AVG. ACT SCORE 29
2015 AVG. SAT SCORE 1892
2014-2015 AVG. STUDENT GPA 3.5
2014-2015 GRADUATION RATE 100%
2013-2014 SUSPENSION RATE N/A
2013-2014 EXPULSION RATE N/A
2013-2014 DROPOUT RATE N/A
2014-2015 TOPS ELIGIBLE 100%
POST-HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATION
% ACCEPTED
2014-2015
POST-HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATION
% ACCEPTED
2014-2015
VOCATIONAL/TRADE SCHOOL 0% PUBLIC FOUR-YEAR COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY 100%
TWO-YEAR COLLEGE 0% PRIVATE FOUR-YEAR COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY 0%
N/A = information not available/does not apply N/R = information not provided by the school
ADMISSION INFORMATION
REQUIREMENTS: Eligible students must be entering their sophomore
or junior year of high school; acceptance is determined by an admissions
committed based on a review of student past performance and overall
character, motivation, personality and ability to live with others for
likelihood of success at LSMSA; school is open to any Louisiana resident
TUITION: Tuition is free for Louisiana residents; fees for housing, food
and related expenses are about $1,375 per year
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Yes - fee waivers available to familie who
demonstrate financial need; flexible payment arrangements available;
no eligible students are turned away for financial reasons
APPLICATIONS DUE: Applications are accepted throughout the Fall and
Spring semesters
APPLICATION PROCESS: Complete application and family forms
available online (www.lsmsa.edu); sophmore applicants must submit
LEAP and EOC test results and a mid-year transcript to the LSMSA Office
of Admission & Outreach and register for the ACT or SAT (use code 6351
on testing form to send results to LSMSA)
ADMISSION CONTACT: John Birch, Director of Admissions & Outreach
admissions@lsmsa.edu

LOUISIANA VIRTUAL CHARTER ACADEMY
ADDRESS: 4962 Florida Blvd., Baton Rouge, LA 70806 (office)
PHONE: 1 (877) 490-3596 or (504) 322-7543
FAX: (504) 300-0806
WEBSITE: www.k12.com/lavca/home
SCHOOL DISTRICT: N/A
SCHOOL TYPE: Public Virtual
SCHOOL LEADER: Perry Daniel
MISSION STATEMENT: Louisiana Virtual Charter Academy (LAVCA) is available to Louisiana students in grades K-12 through a partnership between K12
Inc. and Community School for Apprenticeship Learning Inc. (CSAL). Founded in 1997, CSAL is a not-for-profit with a mission to provide students with real-world
experiences by giving them access to alternative forms of instruction. Since its inception, CSAL has operated a small middle school and high school centered on
individualized attention, integrated project-based instruction, and motivating students to do their best. LAVCA is its third charter school.
PROGRAM OFFERINGS
DETAILS
ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP) COURSES: Yes Courses are college level and follow a College Board-specified
curriculum
DUAL/CONCURRENT COLLEGE ENROLLMENT:
PARTICIPATION WITH NOCCA:
GUIDANCE COUNSELOR: Yes 2 guidance counselors
ARTS EDUCATION: Yes offered as electives
TRANSPORTATION PROVIDED:
UNIFORMS REQUIRED:
SCHOOL START AND END TIME:
AVERAGE CLASS SIZE:
Yes
No
N/A
N/A
8:00 am to 4:00 pm
N/A
GRADES SERVED (2015-2016): K-12th
ENROLLMENT (2014-2015): 1,860
CURRICULAR FOCUS: Virtual learning
RELIGIOUS FOCUS: N/A
STUDENT GENDER: COED
SPECIAL EDUCATION MODEL: Inclusion
OTHER SCHOOL PROGRAMS/FEATURES: local community events such as parent booster clubs, museum trips, and picnics
OTHER CAMPUS FEATURES: N/A
EXTRACURRICULAR/AFTERSCHOOL ACTIVITIES: N/A
TEAM SPORTS: N/A
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS: Louisiana Core 4 and basic core diplomas
SCHOOL PERFORMANCE DATA: Not all schools will have information for every category.
PERFORMANCE DATA SCORE/DATA ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
2013-2014 SCHOOL PERFORMANCE SCORE (SPS) N/A
2015 AVG. ACT SCORE 20
2015 AVG. SAT SCORE N/A
2014-2015 AVG. STUDENT GPA N/A
2014-2015 GRADUATION RATE N/R
2013-2014 SUSPENSION RATE N/A
2013-2014 EXPULSION RATE N/A
2013-2014 DROPOUT RATE N/A
2014-2015 TOPS ELIGIBLE N/R
POST-HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATION
% ACCEPTED
2014-2015
POST-HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATION
% ACCEPTED
2014-2015
VOCATIONAL/TRADE SCHOOL N/A PUBLIC FOUR-YEAR COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY 25%
TWO-YEAR COLLEGE 25% PRIVATE FOUR-YEAR COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY 10%
ADMISSION INFORMATION
REQUIREMENTS: Louisiana resident and public school age
TUITION: No tuition for Louisiana residents; students and families are
responsible for providing some consumable materials
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: N/A
APPLICATIONS DUE: Applications accepted year-round, limited seats
available for K-12th grade
APPLICATION PROCESS: Complete online application and submit
forms and documentation; admissions conference over the phone
ADMISSION CONTACT: 1-877-490-3596
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LUSHER CHARTER SCHOOL
ADDRESS: 5624 Freret St., New Orleans, LA 70115
PHONE: (504) 304-3961
FAX: (504) 861-1839
WEBSITE: www.lusherschool.org
SCHOOL DISTRICT: OPSB
SCHOOL TYPE: Public Charter
SCHOOL LEADER: Wiley Ates
MISSION STATEMENT: Lusher Charter School provides a developmentally appropriate learning environment in which high academics, comprehensive arts
education, and the celebration of individuality and diversity enable each student to achieve as a learner, a person, and a valuable member of our society.
PROGRAM OFFERINGS
DETAILS
ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP) COURSES: Yes 17 course offerings
DUAL/CONCURRENT COLLEGE ENROLLMENT: Yes Early college - Tulane University
PARTICIPATION WITH NOCCA:
No
GUIDANCE COUNSELOR: Yes 2 academic counselors, 1 college counselor
ARTS EDUCATION: Yes music, theater, visual arts, dance, creative writing, media arts
TRANSPORTATION PROVIDED: Yes RTA bus passes available
UNIFORMS REQUIRED:
No
SCHOOL START AND END TIME:
8:00 am to 3:35 pm
AVERAGE CLASS SIZE: 20
GRADES SERVED (2015-2016): 6th - 12th
ENROLLMENT (2014-2015): 539 (9-12), 1,700 (K-12)
CURRICULAR FOCUS: College preparatory, arts integration,
engineering and biomedical science
RELIGIOUS FOCUS: N/A
STUDENT GENDER: COED
SPECIAL EDUCATION MODEL: Inclusion
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OTHER SCHOOL PROGRAMS/FEATURES: Certificate of Artistry program, Lusher Scholars, summer arts intensive, early
college courses offered by Tulane University; engineering and biomedical science programs through Project Lead the Way
OTHER CAMPUS FEATURES: dance studios, black box theater, Brees Family Field, Atlantic Bridge Community Center
EXTRACURRICULAR/AFTERSCHOOL ACTIVITIES: dance company, drama troupe, student clubs, student newspaper, literacy
magazine
TEAM SPORTS: football, swimming, volleyball, cheerleading, cross country, basketball, soccer, tennis, baseball, track and field,
and softball
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS: information not provided
SCHOOL PERFORMANCE DATA: Not all schools will have information for every category.
PERFORMANCE DATA SCORE/DATA ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
2013-2014 SCHOOL PERFORMANCE SCORE (SPS) 131.5 Grade A
2015 AVG. ACT SCORE 26
2015 AVG. SAT SCORE N/R
2014-2015 AVG. STUDENT GPA N/R
2014-2015 GRADUATION RATE 98%
2013-2014 SUSPENSION RATE 5%
2013-2014 EXPULSION RATE 0%
2013-2014 DROPOUT RATE

DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING CHARTER SCHOOL FOR SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
ADDRESS: 1617 Caffin Ave., New Orleans, LA 70117
PHONE: (504) 940-2243
FAX: (504) 940-2276
WEBSITE: www.drkingcharterschool.org
SCHOOL DISTRICT: OPSB
SCHOOL TYPE: Public Charter
SCHOOL LEADER: Dr. Doris Hicks
MISSION STATEMENT: Our mission is to create and maintain an orderly trusting environment where teaching and learning are innovative and exciting,
where students are taught to read write, compute and think critically according to their fullest potential.
PROGRAM OFFERINGS
DETAILS
ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP) COURSES: Yes Online
DUAL/CONCURRENT COLLEGE ENROLLMENT: Yes Southern University of New Orleans
PARTICIPATION WITH NOCCA:
Yes
GUIDANCE COUNSELOR: Yes 1 Guidance counselor, 1 Social Worker
ARTS EDUCATION:
Yes
TRANSPORTATION PROVIDED:
Yes
UNIFORMS REQUIRED:
Yes
SCHOOL START AND END TIME:
8:00 am to 3:15 pm
AVERAGE CLASS SIZE: 26
GRADES SERVED (2015-2016): 9th - 12th
ENROLLMENT (2014-2015): 158
CURRICULAR FOCUS: Science and technology
RELIGIOUS FOCUS: N/A
STUDENT GENDER: COED
SPECIAL EDUCATION MODEL: Inclusion
OTHER SCHOOL PROGRAMS/FEATURES: Choir, Web Design (HTML), Art Club, Chess Club, Kappa Pi Kappa Female
Mentoring Organization, and Mu Lambda Kappa Male Mentoring Organization, Honor Society, Student Council
OTHER CAMPUS FEATURES: State of the Art Computer and Science Lab, Piano Lab, Library
EXTRACURRICULAR/AFTERSCHOOL ACTIVITIES: Tutoring, Marching Band, Dance, Majorettes, Cheerleaders, Drill Team,
and Flag Twirlers
TEAM SPORTS: Girls and Boys Basketball, Flag Football, Volleyball
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS: Louisiana Core-4 diploma requirements
SCHOOL PERFORMANCE DATA: Not all schools will have information for every category.
PERFORMANCE DATA SCORE/DATA ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
2013-2014 SCHOOL PERFORMANCE SCORE (SPS) 85.5 Grade C
2015 AVG. ACT SCORE 15
2015 AVG. SAT SCORE 1104.5 includes writing scores
2014-2015 AVG. STUDENT GPA 2.8
2014-2015 GRADUATION RATE 100%
2013-2014 SUSPENSION RATE 9%
2013-2014 EXPULSION RATE 0%
2013-2014 DROPOUT RATE

MCDONOGH 35 COLLEGE PREPATORY HIGH SCHOOL
ADDRESS: 4000 Cadillac St., New Orleans, LA 70122
PHONE: (504) 324-7600
FAX: (504) 942-0276
WEBSITE: www.mcdonogh35.org
SCHOOL DISTRICT: OPSB
SCHOOL TYPE: Public
SCHOOL LEADER: Gerald R. DeBose
MISSION STATEMENT: To provide exceptional academic experiences for all students that are both challenging and interaction; through the integration of
technology, global exploration, and social awareness; which are supported by parents, teachers, staff, and the community at large.
PROGRAM OFFERINGS
DETAILS
ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP) COURSES: Yes human geography, US history, English III, IV, calculus, world
history
DUAL/CONCURRENT COLLEGE ENROLLMENT: Yes Delgado Community College, University of Louisiana
Lafayette, Southern University New Orleans
PARTICIPATION WITH NOCCA:
GUIDANCE COUNSELOR: Yes 3 counselors
ARTS EDUCATION: Yes gifted and talented arts program
TRANSPORTATION PROVIDED:
UNIFORMS REQUIRED:
SCHOOL START AND END TIME:
Yes
Yes
Yes
8:00 am to 3:30 pm
AVERAGE CLASS SIZE: 33
GRADES SERVED (2015-2016): 9th - 12th
ENROLLMENT (2014-2015): 1038
CURRICULAR FOCUS: College preparatory
RELIGIOUS FOCUS: N/A
STUDENT GENDER: COED
SPECIAL EDUCATION MODEL: Information not provided
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OTHER SCHOOL PROGRAMS/FEATURES: Tech Prep early college enrollment at Delgado Community College
OTHER CAMPUS FEATURES: School-based health clinic
EXTRACURRICULAR/AFTERSCHOOL ACTIVITIES: band, choir, dance team, jazz ensemble, majorettes, cheerleaders, color
guard, flag twirlers
TEAM SPORTS: football, basketball (boys and girls), track (boys and girls), softball, volleyball
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS: information not provided
SCHOOL PERFORMANCE DATA: Not all schools will have information for every category.
PERFORMANCE DATA SCORE/DATA ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
2013-2014 SCHOOL PERFORMANCE SCORE (SPS) 79.4 Grade C
2015 AVG. ACT SCORE 16
2015 AVG. SAT SCORE N/A
2014-2015 AVG. STUDENT GPA N/R
2014-2015 GRADUATION RATE 94%
2013-2014 SUSPENSION RATE 6.8%
2013-2014 EXPULSION RATE 0%
2013-2014 DROPOUT RATE 2.2%
2014-2015 TOPS ELIGIBLE N/R
POST-HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATION
% ACCEPTED
2014-2015
POST-HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATION
% ACCEPTED
2014-2015
VOCATIONAL/TRADE SCHOOL N/R PUBLIC FOUR-YEAR COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY N/R
TWO-YEAR COLLEGE N/R PRIVATE FOUR-YEAR COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY N/R
ADMISSION INFORMATION
REQUIREMENTS: Open enrollment, no academic entrance requirements
TUITION: No tuition
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: N/A
APPLICATIONS DUE: February 26, 2016
APPLICATION PROCESS: Follows OneApp centralized enrollment
process - check www.enrollnola.org for updates
ADMISSION CONTACT: Main Office
(504) 324-7600
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ELEANOR MCMAIN SECONDARY SCHOOL
ADDRESS: 5712 S. Claiborne Ave., New Orleans LA 70125
PHONE: (504) 324-7500
FAX: (504) 862-5123
WEBSITE: www.nops.k12.la.us
SCHOOL DISTRICT: OPSB
SCHOOL TYPE: Public
SCHOOL LEADER: Bridgette B. Frick
MISSION STATEMENT: McMain Secondary School will provide a safe environment, rigorous curriculum and meaningful learning experiences for all students.
PROGRAM OFFERINGS
DETAILS
ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP) COURSES: Yes English, biology, US history
DUAL/CONCURRENT COLLEGE ENROLLMENT: Yes Delgado Community College, Southern University at New
Orleans, Tulane
PARTICIPATION WITH NOCCA:
GUIDANCE COUNSELOR:
ARTS EDUCATION: Yes theater, visual arts, band, vocal music
TRANSPORTATION PROVIDED:
UNIFORMS REQUIRED:
SCHOOL START AND END TIME:
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
8:00 am - 3:10 pm
AVERAGE CLASS SIZE: 25
GRADES SERVED (2015-2016): 7th - 12th
ENROLLMENT (2014-2015): 815
CURRICULAR FOCUS: College preparatory
RELIGIOUS FOCUS: N/A
STUDENT GENDER: COED
SPECIAL EDUCATION MODEL: Inclusion
OTHER SCHOOL PROGRAMS/FEATURES: afterschool tutoring/remediation (Tulane University, SCALE); concurrent
enrollment with Delgado Community College and Southern University of New Orleans (SUNO); 21st Century Community
Grant, Literacy for Life Grant
OTHER CAMPUS FEATURES: information not provided
EXTRACURRICULAR/AFTERSCHOOL ACTIVITIES: band (majorettes, dance team squad), diners’ club, African-American
club, Asian-American club, robotics team, choir
TEAM SPORTS: cheerleading, football, basketball, baseball, track, softball, volleyball
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS: in accordance with the Louisiana Board of Elementary and Secondary Education
SCHOOL PERFORMANCE DATA: Not all schools will have information for every category.
PERFORMANCE DATA SCORE/DATA ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
2013-2014 SCHOOL PERFORMANCE SCORE (SPS) 87.9 Grade B
2015 AVG. ACT SCORE 18.8
2015 AVG. SAT SCORE N/A
2014-2015 AVG. STUDENT GPA 2.5
2014-2015 GRADUATION RATE 98%
2013-2014 SUSPENSION RATE 36%
2013-2014 EXPULSION RATE 0%
2013-2014 DROPOUT RATE 1.6%
2014-2015 TOPS ELIGIBLE 35%
POST-HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATION
% ACCEPTED
2014-2015
POST-HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATION
% ACCEPTED
2014-2015
VOCATIONAL/TRADE SCHOOL N/R PUBLIC FOUR-YEAR COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY 45%
TWO-YEAR COLLEGE 40% PRIVATE FOUR-YEAR COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY 10%
ADMISSION INFORMATION
REQUIREMENTS: Open enrollment, no academic entrace requirements
TUITION: No tuition
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: N/A
APPLICATIONS DUE: February 26, 2016
APPLICATION PROCESS: Follows OneApp centralized enrollment
process - check www.enrollnola.org for updates
ADMISSION CONTACT: Student data office
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Lee Cir.
THE NET CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL
ADDRESS: 1614 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., New Orleans, LA 70113
PHONE: (504) 267-9060
FAX: (504) 267-9059
WEBSITE: www.thenetnola.org
SCHOOL DISTRICT: RSD
SCHOOL TYPE: Public Charter
SCHOOL LEADER: Elizabeth Ostberg
MISSION STATEMENT: The mission of The NET is to provide struggling high school students with the skills, confidence and experiences necessary to succeed
in the education and career paths of their choice.
PROGRAM OFFERINGS
ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP) COURSES:
No
DETAILS
DUAL/CONCURRENT COLLEGE ENROLLMENT: Yes Bard Early College
PARTICIPATION WITH NOCCA:
GUIDANCE COUNSELOR: Yes personal advisor for each student
ARTS EDUCATION: Yes individual internships and enrichment
TRANSPORTATION PROVIDED: Yes RTA bus passes provided
UNIFORMS REQUIRED:
SCHOOL START AND END TIME:
Yes
No
8:00 am to 6:30 pm - students have varied schedules based on their class
schedules; most students attend school for 5 hours per day and internships
1 or 2 days per week
AVERAGE CLASS SIZE: 8 to 15
GRADES SERVED (2015-2016): 9th - 12th
ENROLLMENT (2014-2015): 150
CURRICULAR FOCUS: Non-traditional program
RELIGIOUS FOCUS: N/A
STUDENT GENDER: COED
SPECIAL EDUCATION MODEL: Inclusion
M.L. King Jr Blvd
Loylola
OTHER SCHOOL PROGRAMS/FEATURES: students are eligible to participate in semester-long off-campus internships to
build professional experience and skills; internships are based on student interests (examples: Audubon Zoo, Clear Chanel
Communication, New Orleans District Attorney’s Office, Tulane Hospital, motorcycle repair, pet care, construction, nursing)
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EXTRACURRICULAR/AFTERSCHOOL ACTIVITIES: See internship program description under “Other School Programs/
Features”
TEAM SPORTS: None
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS: aligned with state graduation requirements
SCHOOL PERFORMANCE DATA: Not all schools will have information for every category.
PERFORMANCE DATA SCORE/DATA ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
2013-2014 SCHOOL PERFORMANCE SCORE (SPS) N/A
2015 AVG. ACT SCORE N/A
2015 AVG. SAT SCORE N/A
2014-2015 AVG. STUDENT GPA N/A
2014-2015 GRADUATION RATE N/A
2013-2014 SUSPENSION RATE N/A
2013-2014 EXPULSION RATE N/A
2013-2014 DROPOUT RATE N/A
2014-2015 TOPS ELIGIBLE N/A
POST-HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATION
% ACCEPTED
2014-2015
POST-HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATION
School is an alternative school that is held
to different accountability measures which
are under development
% ACCEPTED
2014-2015
VOCATIONAL/TRADE SCHOOL 50% PUBLIC FOUR-YEAR COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY N/A
TWO-YEAR COLLEGE 25% PRIVATE FOUR-YEAR COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY N/A
ADMISSION INFORMATION
REQUIREMENTS: Open to all students in grades 9-12. Most NET
students have gotten behind in middle or high school and are seeking
an accelerated program. The NET is specifically designed for students
who want a different school experience. The NET is a small school where
students work at their own pace and graduate as soon as they complete
their requirements. Most classes are project-based and there is a focus
on hands on learning.
TUITION: N/A
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: N/A
APPLICATIONS DUE: February 26, 2016
APPLICATION PROCESS: Follows OneApp centralized enrollment
process - check www.enrollnola.org for updates
ADMISSION CONTACT: Amber Zu-Bolton
azu-bolton@thenetnola.org
(504) 259-6580
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NEW ORLEANS CENTER FOR CREATIVE ARTS (NOCCA)
ADDRESS: 2800 Chartres St., New Orleans, LA 70117
PHONE: (504) 940-2787
FAX: (504) 940-2859
WEBSITE: www.nocca.com
SCHOOL DISTRICT: N/A
SCHOOL TYPE: Public Independent
SCHOOL LEADER: Kyle Wedberg (President/CEO)
MISSION STATEMENT: The New Orleans Center for Creative Arts is Louisiana’s premier public arts training center for high school students providing intensive
instruction in classical instrumental music, creative writing, culinary arts, dance, drama, jazz instrumental, media arts: filmmaking & audio production, musical
theatre, theatre design, visual arts and vocal music, while demanding simultaneous academic excellence. NOCCA’s approach to education is through the time-honored
master-apprentice tradition. Attendance options include full day (Academic Studio), half day (afternoon) and late-day (afterschool).
PROGRAM OFFERINGS
DETAILS
ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP) COURSES: Yes studio art
DUAL/CONCURRENT COLLEGE ENROLLMENT:
PARTICIPATION WITH NOCCA:
GUIDANCE COUNSELOR:
Yes
N/A
Yes
ARTS EDUCATION: Yes classical instrumental music, creative writing, culinary arts,
dance, drama, media arts, musical theater, jazz music, theater
design, visual arts, vocal music
TRANSPORTATION PROVIDED: No carpooling support available
UNIFORMS REQUIRED:
SCHOOL START AND END TIME:
No
8:15 am to 6:30 pm
AVERAGE CLASS SIZE: 20
OTHER SCHOOL PROGRAMS/FEATURES: NOCCA’s Academic Studio is a full day, diploma-granting attendance option.
Using the same master-apprentice teaching model that has defined NOCCA’s highly successful arts-training environment, the
Academic Studio offers students an innovative and interconnected approach to learning math, science and the humanities.
OTHER CAMPUS FEATURES: students enrolled in other schools may also attend NOCCA for day or afterschool arts training
programs in disciplines of dance, media arts, music (classical, jazz, vocal) theatre arts (drama, musical theatre, theatre
design), visual arts and creative writing
GRADES SERVED (2015-2016): 9th - 12th
ENROLLMENT (2014-2015): 650
CURRICULAR FOCUS: Creative arts
RELIGIOUS FOCUS: N/A
STUDENT GENDER: COED
SPECIAL EDUCATION MODEL: Inclusion
Franklin Ave.
Press St.
EXTRACURRICULAR/AFTERSCHOOL ACTIVITIES: performances, student leadership council
TEAM SPORTS: None
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS: Louisiana Core 4 diploma requirements and TOPS required coursework
SCHOOL PERFORMANCE DATA: Not all schools will have information for every category.
PERFORMANCE DATA SCORE/DATA ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
2013-2014 SCHOOL PERFORMANCE SCORE (SPS) 120.4 Grade A
2015 AVG. ACT SCORE 23.4
2015 AVG. SAT SCORE N/A
2014-2015 AVG. STUDENT GPA N/R
2014-2015 GRADUATION RATE 100%
2013-2014 SUSPENSION RATE 0%
2013-2014 EXPULSION RATE 0%
2013-2014 DROPOUT RATE

NEW ORLEANS CHARTER SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS HIGH SCHOOL
ADDRESS: 5625 Loyola Ave., New Orleans, LA 70115
PHONE: (504) 324-7061
FAX: (504) 309-4178
WEBSITE: www.noscihigh.org
SCHOOL DISTRICT: OPSB
SCHOOL TYPE: Public Charter
SCHOOL LEADER: Chana Benenson | Claire Jecklin
MISSION STATEMENT: The New Orleans Charter Science and Mathematics High School is an open-admission public charter school that prepares all students
for college admissions and successful careers. Sci High provides a rigorous high school curriculum with an emphasis in science and mathematics in a supportive
environment of learning and respect that prepares students to make informed choices about post-secondary pursuits.
PROGRAM OFFERINGS
DETAILS
ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP) COURSES: Yes environmental science, biology, chemistry, English language,
English literature, US history, government, world history,
probability and statistics, calculus, computer science
DUAL/CONCURRENT COLLEGE ENROLLMENT: Yes Xavier University, Tulane University, University of New Orleans,
Dillard University, Delgado Community College
PARTICIPATION WITH NOCCA:
Yes
GUIDANCE COUNSELOR: Yes 5 specialized counselors
ARTS EDUCATION: Yes visual art, digital graphics, art club
TRANSPORTATION PROVIDED: Yes school bus routes
UNIFORMS REQUIRED: Yes Khaki or plaid pants, blue or white polo with logo, sweater or
sweatshirt with logo, & black shoes
SCHOOL START AND END TIME:
7:45 am to 3:25 pm (Mon); 7:45 am to 3:45 pm (Tues/Thurs); 7:45 am
to 3:10 pm ( Wed/Fri)
AVERAGE CLASS SIZE: 25
GRADES SERVED (2015-2016): 9th - 12th
ENROLLMENT (2014-2015): 435
CURRICULAR FOCUS: STEM education science, technology,
engineering, mathematics; college and career Readiness, Project
Lead the Way, Advanced Placement (AP)
RELIGIOUS FOCUS: N/A
STUDENT GENDER: COED
SPECIAL EDUCATION MODEL: Inclusion - least restrictive
environment as dictated by IEP
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OTHER SCHOOL PROGRAMS/FEATURES: Project Lead the Way: engineering, computer science and biomedical pathway
courses; MakerSpace and hands on learning; career and college exploration; Advanced Placement (AP) courses open to all
students; ACT preparation; SMART lunch enrichment activities; paid summer internships; tutoring available during lunch,
after school and on Saturdays; 9th grade transition camp for incoming students; Tulane mentoring partnership; parent and
student college application and financial aid support; college visits
OTHER CAMPUS FEATURES: LSU Community Health Center on campus, mental health counseling, easy RTA access, 3 meals
a day provided for all students
EXTRACURRICULAR/AFTERSCHOOL ACTIVITIES: students choose clubs and activities to participate in during SMART
activity time including: robotics, student government (all grades), art, Big Class student writing/publishing, Interact
community service club, cooking, science/engineering fair, national history day, etc.
TEAM SPORTS: basketball (girls and boys), volleyball, cheer/dance
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS: LA TOPS University diploma and LA TOPS Tech Career diploma; STEM electives; 4 years of
science and math courses
SCHOOL PERFORMANCE DATA: Not all schools will have information for every category.
PERFORMANCE DATA SCORE/DATA ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
2013-2014 SCHOOL PERFORMANCE SCORE (SPS) 94.3 Grade B
2015 AVG. ACT SCORE N/A
2015 AVG. SAT SCORE N/A
2014-2015 AVG. STUDENT GPA N/R
2014-2015 GRADUATION RATE 96%
2013-2014 SUSPENSION RATE 14%
2013-2014 EXPULSION RATE 0%
2013-2014 DROPOUT RATE 3%
2014-2015 TOPS ELIGIBLE 40%
POST-HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATION
% ACCEPTED
2014-2015
POST-HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATION
% ACCEPTED
2014-2015
VOCATIONAL/TRADE SCHOOL 5% PUBLIC FOUR-YEAR COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY 40%
TWO-YEAR COLLEGE 32% PRIVATE FOUR-YEAR COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY 20%
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ADMISSION INFORMATION
REQUIREMENTS: Open enrollment, no academic entrance requirements
TUITION: No tuition
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: N/A
APPLICATIONS DUE: February 26, 2016
APPLICATION PROCESS: Follows OneApp centralized enrollment
process - check www.enrollnola.org for updates
ADMISSION CONTACT: Darlene Madison
dmadison@noscihigh.org
(504) 359-8561

NEW ORLEANS MILITARY/MARITIME ACADEMY
ADDRESS: 425 O’Bannon St., New Orlean, LA 70114
PHONE: (504) 227-3810
FAX: (504) 875-4326
WEBSITE: www.nomma.net
SCHOOL DISTRICT: RSD
SCHOOL TYPE: Public Charter
SCHOOL LEADER: Cecilia Garcia (principal) | Chris Schlaefer (commandant)
MISSION STATEMENT: The mission of the school is to provide an educational program based on the academic and leadership skills students need, not only
to continue their school careers, but also as future leaders of our nation. Each student will develop the self-discipline, ethical decision making, and esprit de corps
that the Marine JROTC program fosters in its cadets.
PROGRAM OFFERINGS
DETAILS
ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP) COURSES:
Yes
DUAL/CONCURRENT COLLEGE ENROLLMENT:
Yes
PARTICIPATION WITH NOCCA:
Yes
GUIDANCE COUNSELOR:
Yes
ARTS EDUCATION:
Yes
TRANSPORTATION PROVIDED: Yes RTA bus passes provide; limited school bus service
UNIFORMS REQUIRED: Yes avg. cost $65; JROTC uniforms provided
SCHOOL START AND END TIME:
7:35 am to 3:05 pm
AVERAGE CLASS SIZE: 1 to 20
OTHER SCHOOL PROGRAMS/FEATURES: all students required to participate in Marine Corps JROTC
GRADES SERVED (2015-2016): 9th - 12th
ENROLLMENT (2014-2015): 550
CURRICULAR FOCUS: College preparatory with emphasis on
science, technology and math
RELIGIOUS FOCUS: N/A
STUDENT GENDER: COED
SPECIAL EDUCATION MODEL: Inclusion
Miss. River
OTHER CAMPUS FEATURES: all students provided laptop computers for integration of technology across curriculum
EXTRACURRICULAR/AFTERSCHOOL ACTIVITIES: Marine Corps JROTC, other activities under development
TEAM SPORTS: baseball, basketball, cross country, soccer, softball, track, wrestling
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS: Louisiana Core 4 diploma requirements
SCHOOL PERFORMANCE DATA: Not all schools will have information for every category.
PERFORMANCE DATA SCORE/DATA ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
2013-2014 SCHOOL PERFORMANCE SCORE (SPS) 83 Grade C
2015 AVG. ACT SCORE N/A
2015 AVG. SAT SCORE N/A
2014-2015 AVG. STUDENT GPA N/R
2014-2015 GRADUATION RATE N/A
2013-2014 SUSPENSION RATE 39.4%
2013-2014 EXPULSION RATE 0%
2013-2014 DROPOUT RATE 2.7%
2014-2015 TOPS ELIGIBLE N/A
POST-HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATION
% ACCEPTED
2014-2015
POST-HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATION
% ACCEPTED
2014-2015
VOCATIONAL/TRADE SCHOOL N/R PUBLIC FOUR-YEAR COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY N/R
TWO-YEAR COLLEGE N/R PRIVATE FOUR-YEAR COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY N/R
LB Landry Blvd.
ADMISSION INFORMATION
REQUIREMENTS: Open enrollment; applicants must have a passing
score on the LEAP test and attend an open house or appointment with
Marine instructor; school is open to any Louisiana resident; participation
in JROTC is mandatory.
TUITION: No tuition
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: N/A
APPLICATIONS DUE: February 26, 2016
APPLICATION PROCESS: Follows OneApp centralized enrollment
process - check www.enrollnola.org for updates
ADMISSION CONTACT: Cecilia Garcia
cgarcia@nomma.net
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RENEW ACCELERATED HIGH SCHOOL
ADDRESS: 3649 Laurel St., New Orleans, LA 70115
PHONE: (504) 267-3882
FAX: N/A
WEBSITE: www.renewschools.org
SCHOOL DISTRICT: RSD
SCHOOL TYPE: Public Charter
SCHOOL LEADER: Vasy McCoy
MISSION STATEMENT: At ReNEW Accelerated High School, we advocate for the fundamental freedom to determine the course of our own lives. By designing
customizable learning paths that advance depth of knowledge, we develop every RAHSta’s ability to critically analyze challenging concepts without fear of failure.
By building our ability to make well-reasoned and compassionate choices, we transform every interaction into an opportunity to advance our collective empowerment.
- We renew our commitment to innovate solutions to difficult problems. - We renew our commitment to create a customized path rooted in the needs of each
student. - We renew our commitment to show love for each other and our RAHSta communities.
PROGRAM OFFERINGS
DETAILS
ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP) COURSES:
No
DUAL/CONCURRENT COLLEGE ENROLLMENT: Yes Bard College, Delgado Community College
PARTICIPATION WITH NOCCA:
No
GUIDANCE COUNSELOR: Yes 2 guidance advisors and 2 social workers
ARTS EDUCATION: Yes art, music production, graphic design
TRANSPORTATION PROVIDED: Yes RTA bus passes provided
UNIFORMS REQUIRED:
Yes
SCHOOL START AND END TIME:
8:00 am to 4:00 pm (multiple schedules)
AVERAGE CLASS SIZE: 15 to 18
GRADES SERVED (2015-2016): 9th - 12th
ENROLLMENT (2014-2015): 370
CURRICULAR FOCUS: Non-traditional program
RELIGIOUS FOCUS: N/A
STUDENT GENDER: COED
SPECIAL EDUCATION MODEL: Inclusion
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OTHER SCHOOL PROGRAMS/FEATURES: distance learning
OTHER CAMPUS FEATURES: workout room, wood shop
EXTRACURRICULAR/AFTERSCHOOL ACTIVITIES: dance, band, majorettes LA Gear Up, explorers club
TEAM SPORTS: basketball
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS: varied based on student’s high school entrance year
SCHOOL PERFORMANCE DATA: Not all schools will have information for every category.
PERFORMANCE DATA SCORE/DATA ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
2013-2014 SCHOOL PERFORMANCE SCORE (SPS) N/A
2015 AVG. ACT SCORE 16.6
2015 AVG. SAT SCORE N/A
2014-2015 AVG. STUDENT GPA 2.6
2014-2015 GRADUATION RATE N/R
2013-2014 SUSPENSION RATE N/A
2013-2014 EXPULSION RATE N/A
2013-2014 DROPOUT RATE N/A
2014-2015 TOPS ELIGIBLE N/R
POST-HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATION
% ACCEPTED
2014-2015
POST-HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATION
School is an alternative school that is held
to different accountability measures which
are under development
% ACCEPTED
2014-2015
VOCATIONAL/TRADE SCHOOL 15% PUBLIC FOUR-YEAR COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY 25%
TWO-YEAR COLLEGE 56% PRIVATE FOUR-YEAR COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY 2%
ADMISSION INFORMATION
Mississippi
River
REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must be two or more school years behind
TUITION: No tuition
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: N/A
APPLICATIONS DUE: February 26, 2016
APPLICATION PROCESS: Follows OneApp centralized enrollment
process - check www.enrollnola.org for updates
ADMISSION CONTACT: Chris Griffith
cgriffith@renewschools.org
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SCI ACADEMY
ADDRESS: 5552 Read Blvd., New Orleans, LA 70127
PHONE: (504) 373-6264
FAX: (504) 324-0171
WEBSITE: www.sciacademy.org
SCHOOL DISTRICT: RSD
SCHOOL TYPE: Public Charter
SCHOOL LEADER: Rhonda Dale Hart
MISSION STATEMENT: Sci Academy will prepare all scholars for college success, equipped with the passion and tools to begin innovative and world-changing
pursuits.
PROGRAM OFFERINGS
DETAILS
ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP) COURSES:
Yes
DUAL/CONCURRENT COLLEGE ENROLLMENT:
Yes
PARTICIPATION WITH NOCCA:
Yes
GUIDANCE COUNSELOR:
Yes
ARTS EDUCATION: Yes dance, music, theater, band, visual art, photography
TRANSPORTATION PROVIDED:
Yes
UNIFORMS REQUIRED: Yes first uniform provided for free; avg. cost $35
SCHOOL START AND END TIME:
8:00 am to 4:00 pm (1 pm dismissal on Fridays)
AVERAGE CLASS SIZE: 20
GRADES SERVED (2015-2016): 9th - 12th
ENROLLMENT (2014-2015): 451
CURRICULAR FOCUS: College preparatory
RELIGIOUS FOCUS: N/A
STUDENT GENDER: COED
SPECIAL EDUCATION MODEL: Information not provided
OTHER SCHOOL PROGRAMS/FEATURES: out-of-state field trips to colleges and universities; summer internships and
summer college experiences; student advisory for college readiness; teachers on call after school for additional support
OTHER CAMPUS FEATURES: camps located near New Orleans East Library which has internet access and team learning
rooms and Joe Brown Park which features a swimming pool, new turf football field, tennis courts, baseball fields and a
community center
EXTRACURRICULAR/AFTERSCHOOL ACTIVITIES: student government association, newspaper club, scholar ambassador
program, debate team, drama club, art club, dance team, Gay-Straight Alliance (GSA), peer mediation, ReThink student
group, band, hip-hop and spoken word
TEAM SPORTS: basketball (boys and girls), cheerleading, football, flag football (girls), track, volleyball (girls)
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS: aligned with state graduation requirements (Core 4 curriculum, 24 units to graduate, must
pass 3 of 4 End of Course exams)
SCHOOL PERFORMANCE DATA: Not all schools will have information for every category.
PERFORMANCE DATA SCORE/DATA ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
2013-2014 SCHOOL PERFORMANCE SCORE (SPS) 79.8 Grade C
2015 AVG. ACT SCORE 17.9
2015 AVG. SAT SCORE N/A N/R
2014-2015 AVG. STUDENT GPA 2.43
2014-2015 GRADUATION RATE 77.4% Private & public college acceptance rate
is combined
2013-2014 SUSPENSION RATE 47.6%
2013-2014 EXPULSION RATE < 5%
2013-2014 DROPOUT RATE 3.8%
2014-2015 TOPS ELIGIBLE 69%
ADMISSION INFORMATION
REQUIREMENTS: Open enrollment, no academic entrance requirements
TUITION: No tuition
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: N/A
APPLICATIONS DUE: February 26, 2016
APPLICATION PROCESS: Follows OneApp centralized enrollment
process - check www.enrollnola.org for updates
ADMISSION CONTACT: (504) 373-6264
info@sciacademy.org
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POST-HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATION
% ACCEPTED
2014-2015
POST-HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATION
% ACCEPTED
2014-2015
VOCATIONAL/TRADE SCHOOL 0% PUBLIC FOUR-YEAR COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY 96%
TWO-YEAR COLLEGE 4% PRIVATE FOUR-YEAR COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY 96%
N/A = information not available/does not apply N/R = information not provided by the school
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SOPHIE B. WRIGHT CHARTER SCHOOL
ADDRESS: 1800 Monroe St., New Orleans, LA 70118
PHONE: (504) 304-3915
FAX: (504) 896-4095
WEBSITE: www.sophiebwrightschool.com
SCHOOL DISTRICT: RSD
SCHOOL TYPE: Public Charter
SCHOOL LEADER: Sharon L. Clark
MISSION STATEMENT: The mission of Sophie B. Wright School is to create a community of empowered learners in an atmosphere of mutual respect and
trust. Every student will be inspired and challenged to learn, grow, and accomplish academic, social, and vocational goals.
PROGRAM OFFERINGS
ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP) COURSES:
Yes
DETAILS
DUAL/CONCURRENT COLLEGE ENROLLMENT: Yes Southern University at New Orleans, Delgado Community
College, Xavier University
PARTICIPATION WITH NOCCA:
GUIDANCE COUNSELOR:
ARTS EDUCATION:
TRANSPORTATION PROVIDED:
UNIFORMS REQUIRED:
SCHOOL START AND END TIME:
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
8:00 am to 2:58 pm (middle school) 7:37 am to 3:01 pm (high school)
AVERAGE CLASS SIZE: 25
GRADES SERVED (2015-2016): 7th - 12th
ENROLLMENT (2014-2015): 500
CURRICULAR FOCUS: College preparatory
RELIGIOUS FOCUS: N/A
STUDENT GENDER: COED (single gender classes)
SPECIAL EDUCATION MODEL: Information not provided
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OTHER SCHOOL PROGRAMS/FEATURES: afterschool program provides academic support and music, art and mentoring
programs; partnership with Tulane University provides focused tutoring; partnership with Touro Synagouge of New Orleans for
community development and academic tutoring; violin, cello and guitar classes
OTHER CAMPUS FEATURES: information not provided
EXTRACURRICULAR/AFTERSCHOOL ACTIVITIES: band, majorettes, dance team, flag team, drama, Alpha Club gentleman’s
program, student council, young entrepreneur program, yearbook, choir, art, National Honor Society, JROTC, Color Guard,
robotics, chess club, yearbook, academic games, speech and debate, video production, ACT prep
TEAM SPORTS: basketball, cheerleading, football, track, volleyball
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS: must pass core curriculum courses with 2.0 GPA
SCHOOL PERFORMANCE DATA: Not all schools will have information for every category.
PERFORMANCE DATA SCORE/DATA ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
2013-2014 SCHOOL PERFORMANCE SCORE (SPS) 73.9 Grade C
2015 AVG. ACT SCORE 18.4
2015 AVG. SAT SCORE N/A
2014-2015 AVG. STUDENT GPA N/R
2014-2015 GRADUATION RATE 100%
2013-2014 SUSPENSION RATE 10%
2013-2014 EXPULSION RATE 0%
2013-2014 DROPOUT RATE 5.3%
2014-2015 TOPS ELIGIBLE 40%
POST-HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATION
% ACCEPTED
2014-2015
POST-HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATION
% ACCEPTED
2014-2015
VOCATIONAL/TRADE SCHOOL N/R PUBLIC FOUR-YEAR COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY 29%
TWO-YEAR COLLEGE N/R PRIVATE FOUR-YEAR COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY 40%
ADMISSION INFORMATION
REQUIREMENTS: Open enrollment, no academic entrance requirements
TUITION: No tuition
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: N/A
APPLICATIONS DUE: February 26, 2016
APPLICATION PROCESS: Follows OneApp centralized enrollment
process - check www.enrollnola.org for updates
ADMISSION CONTACT: Ms. Evans
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WARREN EASTON CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL
ADDRESS: 3019 Canal St., New Orleans, LA 70119
PHONE: (504) 324-7400
FAX: (504) 324-7946
WEBSITE: www.warreneastoncharterhigh.org
SCHOOL DISTRICT: OPSB
SCHOOL TYPE: Public Charter
SCHOOL LEADER: Alexina Medley
MISSION STATEMENT: The mission of Warren Easton Charter High School is to provide rigorous and relevant instruction for students at all academic levels
to ensure each has the opportunity to achieve maximum potential.
PROGRAM OFFERINGS
DETAILS
ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP) COURSES: Yes English III: (language & composition), English IV: (literature
& composition), math: statistics, psychology, US history, human
geography, physics, chemistry, biology II, world history
DUAL/CONCURRENT COLLEGE ENROLLMENT:
Yes
PARTICIPATION WITH NOCCA:
Yes
GUIDANCE COUNSELOR: Yes 1 counselor for 9th grade and 2 counselors for 10th -12th
grade
ARTS EDUCATION: Yes instrumental and vocal music, talented in music, theatre and
visual Arts
TRANSPORTATION PROVIDED:
Yes
UNIFORMS REQUIRED: Yes avg. cost $50 to $100
SCHOOL START AND END TIME:
7:30 am to 3:10 pm
AVERAGE CLASS SIZE: 20
OTHER SCHOOL PROGRAMS/FEATURES: STEM engineering pathway, tutoring at lunch and before and after school, credit
recovery, seat time recovery, academic intervention & enrichment programs, summer transitional camp session for entering 9th
grade students, summer remediation and enrichment programs for 10th - 12th
GRADES SERVED (2015-2016): 9th - 12th
ENROLLMENT (2014-2015): 993
CURRICULAR FOCUS: College preparatory, business and
technology, arts and sciences
RELIGIOUS FOCUS: N/A
STUDENT GENDER: COED
SPECIAL EDUCATION MODEL: Information not provided
D
OTHER CAMPUS FEATURES: gymnasium and auditorium
EXTRACURRICULAR/AFTERSCHOOL ACTIVITIES: band, spirit clubs, choir, poetry, photography, newspaper, yearbook, etc.;
academic-based clubs (National Honor Society, Beta Club, chess club, robotics club, etc.); community service clubs (Interact,
student council, gardening/community beautification club, etc.)
TEAM SPORTS: football (boys), flag football (girls), baseball, basketball (boys and girls), softball, volleyball, track (boys and
girls)
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS: Louisiana 4 Core graduation requirements
SCHOOL PERFORMANCE DATA: Not all schools will have information for every category.
PERFORMANCE DATA SCORE/DATA ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
2013-2014 SCHOOL PERFORMANCE SCORE (SPS) 96.2 Grade B
2015 AVG. ACT SCORE 18.5
2015 AVG. SAT SCORE N/A
2014-2015 AVG. STUDENT GPA N/R
2014-2015 GRADUATION RATE 97%
2013-2014 SUSPENSION RATE 5.7%
2013-2014 EXPULSION RATE 0%
2013-2014 DROPOUT RATE

Appendix
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Average ACT Score (2014)
Private & Catholic High Schools
Average Act Score (2014)
Private High Schools
Appendix
Archdiocese Avg. (23.1)
National Avg. (21.0)
Louisiana Avg. (19.2)
Brother Martin (23.7)
Cabrini (22.4)
De La Salle (21.0)
Dominican (24.9)
Holy Cross (21.4)
Holy Rosary (13.9)
Jesuit (27.6)
Mount Carmel (25.2)
Sacred Heart (26.3)
St. Augustine (18.7)
St. Katharine Drexel (17.7)
St. Mary’s (16.4)
Ursuline (24.4)
Bishop McManus (17.7)
Life of Christ (14.7)
McGhee (25.6)
Newman (26.5)
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N/A-Not Available N/R-Not Reported
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Average ACT Act Score (2014)
Public High Schools
National Avg. (21.0)
Louisiana Avg. (19.2)
OPSB (20.5)
RSD (16.4)
Algiers (14.9)
Carver Collegiate (N/A)
Carver Prep (N/A)
Clark Prep (14.2)
Cohen (18.7)
Crescent Leadership Academy (14.4)
Easton (18.2)
Franklin (28.6)
International High (19.5)
Karr (18.5)
King (15.3)
KIPP Renaissance (17.9)
Lake Area (16.2)
Landry-Walker (17.8)
LA School for Math, Sci & Arts (28.7)
LA Virtual Charter (19.7)
Lusher (25.6)
McDonogh #35 College Prep (16.3)
McMain (19.1)
NET Charter (13.0)
NOCCA (N/A)
NOMMA (N/A)
NO Sci High (18.5)
ReNEW (13.2)
Sci Academy (18.2)
Wright (17.1)
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
0 5 10 15 20 25 30
N/A-Not Available
N/R-Not Reported
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Average ACT Act Score (2014)
All High Schools
Appendix
National Avg. (21.0)
Louisiana Avg. (19.2)
OPSB (20.5)
RSD (16.4)
Archdiocese Avg. (23.1)
Algiers (14.9)
Bishop McManus (17.7)
Brother Martin (23.7)
Cabrini (22.4)
Carver Collegiate (N/A)
Carver Prep (N/A)
Clark Prep (14.2)
Cohen (18.7)
Crescent Leadership Academy (14.4)
De La Salle (21.0)
Dominican (24.9)
Easton (18.2)
Franklin (28.6)
Holy Cross (21.4)
Holy Rosary (13.9)
International High (19.5)
Jesuit (27.6)
Karr (18.5)
King (15.3)
KIPP Renaissance (17.9)
Lake Area (16.2)
Landry-Walker (17.8)
LA School for Math, Sci & Arts (28.7)
LA Virtual Charter (19.7)
Life of Christ (14.7)
Lusher (25.6)
McDonogh #35 College Prep (16.3)
McGhee (25.6)
McMain (19.1)
Mount Carmel (25.2)
NET Charter (13.0)
Newman (26.5)
NOCCA (N/A)
NOMMA (N/A)
NO Sci High (18.5)
ReNEW (13.2)
Sacred Heart (26.3)
St. Augustine (18.7)
St. Katharine Drexel (17.7)
St. Mary’s (16.4)
Sci Academy (18.2)
Ursuline (24.4)
Wright (17.1)
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
0 5 10 15 20 25 30
N/A-Not Available
N/R-Not Reported
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Appendix
Contact Numbers
Archdiocese of New Orleans
www.arch-no.org
Main Number Office of Catholic Schools (504) 866-7916
Finance and Administrative Services (504) 861-6310
Louisiana Department of Education
www.louisianabelieves.com
Main Number 1.877.453.2721
Office of School Choice 225.342.3640
Louisiana Course Choice
www.louisianacoursechoice.net
Main Number 877-453-2721
Orleans Parish
www.nops.k12.la.us
Main number 504-304-3520
Family Information and Resource Center 504-359-5437 or 1-888-820-1554
Transcripts, Diplomas and Student Services 504-304-3848
Office of Curriculum 504-304-4921
Recovery School District
www.rsdla.net
Main number 504-373-6200
Parent and Family Center 504-373-6200 or 1-877-343-4773
Special Education Resources
Families Helping Families 504-943-0343 or 1-877-243-7352
Pyramid 504- 899-1505
St. Michael Special School 504-524-7285
TOPS
www.osfa.la.gov
Main Number 225-219-1012 or 1-800-259-5626
Urban League Parent Information Center
www.urbanleagueneworleans.org
Main 504-620-2332
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Appendix
OUR MISSION
About the Urban League
of Greater New Orleans
The mission of the Urban League of Greater New Orleans is to encourage and empower African Americans and other emerging
communities in the pursuit of economic self-reliance, parity, and civil rights.
AGENCY HISTORY
In 1938, the Urban League of Greater New Orleans was founded to foster and encourage activities that led to increased opportunities
for under-served communities. The Urban League of Greater New Orleans is one of 95 affiliates of the National Urban League,
which provides advocacy and direct service programs spanning 38 states.
For more than 76 years ULGNO has told the story of every man, woman and child and how access to equal opportunity is key to
Empowering Communities and Changing Lives. Today, ULGNO has 76 years proven experience and is proud to continue its efforts to
rebuild New Orleans and the surrounding area.
Positioned to achieve great success, ULGNO recognizes the opportunity and responsibility facing the greater New Orleans region. As
such, ULGNO takes a broader consideration of both the value created in each life the Urban League touches, and how such, translates
into rebuilding systems, infrastructure, and the local economy, all of which are keys to creating sustainable change and improving
individual life chances.
With a strategic focus on its three Centers of Excellence, ULGNO is poised to contribute significantly to the transformation of a new and
equitable New Orleans by leveraging lessons learned via direct service to inform public disclosure and public policy.
The Three Centers of Excellence are:
• Center of Education and Youth Development
• Center of Community and Economic Development
• Center of Policy and Social Justice
Throughout our history, Urban League programs have focused to ensure quality education and access to information, equal employment,
and entrepreneurial and economic inclusion opportunities and shared dignity under the law. The Urban League believes the opportunities
that emerge from closing these gaps will benefit business, industry, and the greater community, and create a sustainable and dynamic
future for everyone. With our tradition of success in symmetry with a continued wellspring of support from every sector of the community,
the Urban League is destined to remain the leading entity for social and economic equality as the new century continues to unfold.
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For over 76 years, the Urban League of Greater New Orleans has told
the
story of how access
to equal opportunity is the key to Empowering Communities and Changing Lives. The mission
of the Urban League Parent Information Center (ULPIC) is to empower parents to be successful
agents and advocates for excellent schools. This requires parents to be educated about school
choices and equipped with skills to become leaders in their child’s school. The ultimate goal
of ULPIC is to increase student achievement in all schools in New Orleans, while building a
more informed and active parent base. The New Orleans Guide to High Schools was created
in response to the need for a resource that would aid students and parents in their journey to
schools in New Orleans, including:
• A map of high schools
• Contact information for high schools
• Application time-lines, open house dates, and other information about
how and when to apply
There is information that everyone can use:
• STUDENTS:
• PARENTS: Information to help in exploring all high school options and on funding a private
education
• SCHOOL STAFF: Tips for helping students write essays and prepare for interviews
• SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS: Information on how your school compares to other schools
For additional copies of the New Orleans Guide to High
School please call (504) 620-2332 or email: pic@ulgno.com.
To download a copy of the guide, go to:
www.urbanleagueneworleans.org.