New Orleans Guide to High School and Beyond 2018
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SOPHIE B. WRIGHT HIGH SCHOOL<br />
Public Charter | Grades: 9th - 12th<br />
www.sophiebwrightschool.com<br />
MISSION STATEMENT: The mission of Sophie B. Wright Charter <strong>School</strong> is <strong>to</strong> create a community of empowered<br />
learners in an atmosphere of mutual respect <strong>and</strong> trust. Every student will be inspired <strong>and</strong><br />
challenged <strong>to</strong> learn, grow, <strong>and</strong> accomplish academic, social, <strong>and</strong> vocational goals.<br />
1426 Napoleon Ave.<br />
<strong>New</strong> <strong>Orleans</strong>, LA 70115<br />
(504) 304-3916<br />
<strong>School</strong> Leader: Sharon Latten Clark<br />
Student Gender: COED<br />
Average Class Size: 22-28<br />
Hours of Operation: 7:50 AM <strong>to</strong> 3:26 PM<br />
Curricular Focus: College Prepara<strong>to</strong>ry<br />
Religious Focus: N/A<br />
Special Education Model: Integration,<br />
Mainstreaming, Gifted<br />
Guidance Counselor(s): 2<br />
2017-<strong>2018</strong> Enrollment: 508<br />
PROGRAM OFFERINGS<br />
Advanced Placement (AP) Courses: English, Calculus <strong>and</strong> World His<strong>to</strong>ry.<br />
Dual/Concurrent College Enrollment: SUNO, UNO<br />
NOCCA Participation: Yes.<br />
Arts in Education: B<strong>and</strong>, Drama<br />
Career <strong>and</strong> Technical Education: Graphic Design, Coding, IT Hardware, Health Careers, Engineering.<br />
Transportation Services: <strong>School</strong> bus.<br />
Uniforms Required: Yes. Average cost: $140. Young Fashions <strong>School</strong> Uniforms, Scobels Uniforms.<br />
Other <strong>School</strong> Programs/Features: ACT Prep Classes, Tulane Tu<strong>to</strong>rs, Credit Recovery, National Honor Society,<br />
College Track.<br />
Extracurricular/After-<strong>School</strong> Activities: Student Council, Tu<strong>to</strong>ring Club, Science Club, Dance Club, Yearbook,<br />
Marching B<strong>and</strong>, Cheer, Drama, Majorettes, Flag Team, <strong>and</strong> DECA.<br />
Team Sports: Football, Basketball, Track, Soccer, Volleyball.<br />
Other Campus Features: Visit the schools’ website at www.sophiebwrightschool.com.<br />
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS<br />
Visit the schools’ website for graduation requirements.<br />
ADMISSION INFORMATION<br />
Requirements: Open enrollment through the OneApp<br />
enrollment process.<br />
Tuition: N/A<br />
Financial Assistance: N/A<br />
Applications Due: February 22, 2019<br />
Application Process: OneApp Centralized Enrollment.<br />
(Visit www.enrollnola.org)<br />
Admission Contact: Conselor’s Office<br />
(504) 304-3922<br />
EDUCATION DATA 2016-2017 2017-<strong>2018</strong><br />
<strong>School</strong> Performance Score (SPS), including letter grade 87.1 B 61.4 C<br />
<strong>School</strong> Performance Growth Score, including letter grade N/A N/A 49.2 F<br />
Avg. ACT Score 18.1 16.2<br />
Avg. SAT Score N/A N/A<br />
Avg. Student GPA 3 N/R<br />
Graduation Rate 88% 81%<br />
TOPS Eligible 100% 45%<br />
Dropout Rate N/R N/R<br />
FAFSA Completion Rate N/A 100%<br />
DISCIPLINE RATES<br />
In-<strong>School</strong> Suspension 0% 0%<br />
Out-of-<strong>School</strong> Suspension 5.9% 2%<br />
In-<strong>School</strong> Expulsion 0% 0%<br />
Out-of-<strong>School</strong> Expulsion 0.8% 0%<br />
PERCENTAGE ACCEPTED POST-HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATION<br />
Vocational/Trade <strong>School</strong> N/A N/R<br />
Two-Year College 25% N/R<br />
Public Four-Year College/University 75% N/R<br />
Private Four-Year College/University 40% N/R<br />
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N/A=information not available/does not apply. N/R=information not provided by the school. N/C=Not collected by the school.<br />
*2019-2020 Career Pathway<br />
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