New Orleans Guide to High School and Beyond 2018
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WALTER. L. COHEN COLLEGE PREP<br />
Public Charter | Grades: 9th - 12th<br />
www.nolacollegeprep.org<br />
MISSION STATEMENT: To prepare students with academic <strong>and</strong> life skills for success in college, career,<br />
<strong>and</strong> beyond.<br />
3520 Dryades St.<br />
<strong>New</strong> <strong>Orleans</strong>, LA 70115<br />
(504) 335-0400<br />
<strong>School</strong> Leader: Darren Lewis<br />
Student Gender: COED<br />
Average Class Size: 25<br />
Hours of Operation: 8:00 AM <strong>to</strong> 2:50 PM<br />
Curricular Focus: College Prepara<strong>to</strong>ry<br />
Religious Focus: N/A<br />
Special Education Model: Inclusion, Integration,<br />
Mainstreaming, Gifted, Self-Contained<br />
Guidance Counselor(s): 3<br />
2017-<strong>2018</strong> Enrollment: 376<br />
PROGRAM OFFERINGS<br />
Advanced Placement (AP) Courses: Environmental Science, US His<strong>to</strong>ry, English Language <strong>and</strong> Composition,<br />
Visual Arts Portfolio, Government, Human Geography.<br />
Dual/Concurrent College Enrollment: Bard, Delgado, UNO, SUNO<br />
NOCCA Participation: No.<br />
Arts in Education: B<strong>and</strong>, Visual Arts, Digital Arts, Theatre<br />
Career <strong>and</strong> Technical Education: *Graphic Designing, Coding, Medical Assistant, *Carpentry<br />
Transportation Services: Yes. Monthly RTA passes <strong>and</strong> limited school bus service.<br />
Uniforms Required: Yes. Average cost: $24.<br />
Other <strong>School</strong> Programs/Features: ACT Prep, CTE Training <strong>and</strong> Coursework, Free Meal Service, Weekly<br />
Tu<strong>to</strong>ring, Universal AP, Community Service Grad Requirement, ELL programming <strong>and</strong> scheduling preferences.<br />
Carpentry, Graphic Design, Programming & Development.<br />
Extracurricular/After-<strong>School</strong> Activities: Marching b<strong>and</strong>, majorettes, dance team, flag tea, drill team, spoken<br />
word, anime club, yoga, electronic music club, choir, student leadership, soccer.<br />
Team Sports: LHSAA: Boys Baseball, Boys basketball, Boys Cross Country, Boys Football, Boys Indoor Track &<br />
Field, Boys Outdoor Track & Field, Girls Basketball, Girls Cross Country, Girls Indoor Track & Field, Girls Outdoor<br />
Track & Field, Girls Softball, Girls Volleyball. Club Sports: Soccer, Youth Run Nola.<br />
Other Campus Features: Healthcare Provider Partnerships, <strong>School</strong>-Based Health Clinic. Interpretation available<br />
full-time in Spanish <strong>and</strong> translation available routinely in Spanish.<br />
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS<br />
Louisiana TOPS/Core 4<br />
ADMISSION INFORMATION<br />
Requirements:<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:<br />
www.nolacollegeprep.org<br />
(504) 418-3317<br />
EDUCATION DATA 2016-2017 2017-<strong>2018</strong><br />
<strong>School</strong> Performance Score (SPS), including letter grade 73 C 50.6 D<br />
<strong>School</strong> Performance Growth Score, including letter grade N/A N/A 63.9 C<br />
Avg. ACT Score 18 17.1<br />
Avg. SAT Score N/A N/A<br />
Avg. Student GPA N/R N/R<br />
Graduation Rate 66% 61%<br />
TOPS Eligible 22% 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 14.2% 14.2%<br />
In-<strong>School</strong> Expulsion 0% 0%<br />
Out-of-<strong>School</strong> Expulsion 0.4% 0.4%<br />
PERCENTAGE ACCEPTED POST-HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATION<br />
Vocational/Trade <strong>School</strong> N/C N/R<br />
Two-Year College 43% N/R<br />
Public Four-Year College/University 85% N/R<br />
Private Four-Year College/University 80% 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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