New Orleans Guide to High School and Beyond 2018

EDNA KARR HIGH SCHOOL
Public Charter | Grades: 9th - 12th
www.ednakarr.org
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.
3332 Huntlee Dr.
New Orleans, LA 70131
(504) 302-7135
School Leader: Chauncey Nash
Student Gender: COED
Average Class Size: 27
Hours of Operation: 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM
Curricular Focus: College Preparatory
Religious Focus: N/A
Special Education Model: Inclusion, Gifted, Talented
Guidance Counselor(s): 4
2017-2018 Enrollment: 1103
PROGRAM OFFERINGS
Advanced Placement (AP) Courses: Calculus, English literature, English language, US History, US Government
& Politics, Human Geography, Biology II, Psychology, Studio and Graphic Art and Music Theory.
Dual/Concurrent College Enrollment: SUNO, Delgado
NOCCA Participation: After school, transportation not provided.
Arts in Education: Music, Visual Arts, Theater, Media Arts, Digital Media, Band
Career and Technical Education: Graphic Design, Audio/Video Editing, Coding, Medical Assistant, *2D/3D
Modeling
Transportation Services: School bus.
Uniforms Required: Yes. Average cost: $85.
Other School Programs/Features: Ninth grade summer orientation, Advanced Placement courses, Gifted and
talented, ACT prep, ESL, state, regional, and national college trips, after school programs (with activity bus), dual
enrollment, Project Lead The Way STEM courses, personalized learning classrooms, Spanish language courses and
Culinary arts.
Extracurricular/After-School Activities: Concert Band, Marching Band, Brass Band, Choir, Dance Team,
Flag Team, Majorettes, Student Council, National Honor Society, Key Club, Beta Club, Step Team, Fashion Club,
Chess Club, Boxing Club, Spoken Word, Gardening/Ecology Club, Book Club, Media Club, Color Guard, Youth in
Government, Drama Club, Entrepreneur Club.
Team Sports: Football, JV Ad Varsity, Volleyball, Basketball, Cheerleader, Track, Soccer, Baseball, Softball, Cross
Country, Flag Football.
Other Campus Features: Gymnasium, practice playing field, computer labs with full-time technology
coordinator, auditorium with seating for 1000, library with full-time librarian, full-time nurse, two full-time
mental health professionals.
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
LA Core 4 Diploma or JumpStart Career Diploma
requirements.
ADMISSION INFORMATION
Requirements: Open enrollment through the OneApp
enrollment process.
Tuition: N/A
Financial Assistance: N/A
Applications Due: February 22, 2019
Application Process: OneApp Centralized Enrollment.
(Visit www.enrollnola.org)
Admission Contact: Henry W. Reed Sr.
henry.reed@inspirenolaschools.org
(504) 302-7135
EDUCATION DATA 2016-2017 2017-2018
School Performance Score (SPS), including letter grade 106.9 A 92.6 A
School Performance Growth Score, including letter grade N/A N/A 90.1 A
Avg. ACT Score 18.30% 18.2
Avg. SAT Score N/A N/A
Avg. Student GPA 2.73 2.76
Graduation Rate >95 >95
TOPS Eligible 43% 65%
Dropout Rate 0.7% 0.6%
FAFSA Completion Rate N/A 97%
DISCIPLINE RATES
In-School Suspension 0% 0.1%
Out-of-School Suspension 13.2% 11.6%
In-School Expulsion 0% 0%
Out-of-School Expulsion 0% 0%
PERCENTAGE ACCEPTED POST-HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATION
Vocational/Trade School 1% 2%
Two-Year College 28% 22%
Public Four-Year College/University 67% 65%
Private Four-Year College/University 32% 30%
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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.
*2019-2020 Career Pathway
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