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NOCCA (NEW ORLEANS CENTER FOR CREATIVE ARTS)<br />

Public Statewide <strong>School</strong> | Grades: 9th -12th<br />

www.nocca.com<br />

MISSION STATEMENT: NOCCA’s mission is <strong>to</strong> provide a world-class, pre-professional arts education for<br />

every young person in Louisiana with the curiosity, creativity, talent, <strong>and</strong> motivation <strong>to</strong> pursue a life<br />

in the arts as they realize the best possible versions of themselves <strong>and</strong> their futures.<br />

Franklin Ave.<br />

Press St.<br />

2800 Chartres St.<br />

<strong>New</strong> <strong>Orleans</strong>, LA 70117<br />

(504) 940-2787<br />

<strong>School</strong> Leader: Kyle Wedberg (president/CEO)<br />

Student Gender: COED<br />

Average Class Size: 15<br />

Hours of Operation: 8:00 AM <strong>to</strong> 6:30 PM<br />

Curricular Focus: Arts<br />

Religious Focus: N/A<br />

Special Education Model: Inclusion<br />

Guidance Counselor(s): 2<br />

2017-<strong>2018</strong> Enrollment: 507; Full Day = 228<br />

PROGRAM OFFERINGS<br />

Advanced Placement (AP) Courses: N/A<br />

Dual/Concurrent College Enrollment: UNO<br />

NOCCA Participation: Yes.<br />

Arts in Education: Classical Instrumental Music, Classical Vocal Music, Creative Writing, Culinary Arts, Dance,<br />

Drama, Jazz Instrumental Music, Media Arts, Musical Theatre, Theatre Design, Visual Arts<br />

Career <strong>and</strong> Technical Education: N/A<br />

Transportation Services: No.<br />

Uniforms Required: No.<br />

Other <strong>School</strong> Programs/Features: Arts Conserva<strong>to</strong>ry Study.<br />

Extracurricular/After-<strong>School</strong> Activities: N/A<br />

Team Sports: N/A<br />

Other Campus Features: Specialized Campus for arts studies.<br />

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GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS<br />

Successful completion of NOCCA Academic Studio curriculum<br />

<strong>and</strong> arts focus.<br />

ADMISSION INFORMATION<br />

Requirements: Completed application by deadline.<br />

Successful completion <strong>and</strong> acceptance in arts audition.<br />

Tuition: N/A<br />

Financial Assistance: Provided by The NOCCA Institute<br />

for student support.<br />

Applications Due: January 18, 2019<br />

Application Process: Online application accessible at<br />

www.nocca.com.<br />

Admission Contact: Blake Coheley<br />

bcoheley@nocca.com<br />

(504) 940-2787<br />

EDUCATION DATA 2016-2017 2017-<strong>2018</strong><br />

<strong>School</strong> Performance Score (SPS), including letter grade 119.6 A 114 A<br />

<strong>School</strong> Performance Growth Score, including letter grade N/A N/A 112.5 A<br />

Avg. ACT Score 22.8 24.7<br />

Avg. SAT Score N/R N/R<br />

Avg. Student GPA 3.63 3.6<br />

Graduation Rate >95% >95%<br />

TOPS Eligible 78% 85%<br />

Dropout Rate 0.5% 0%<br />

FAFSA Completion Rate N/A 98%<br />

DISCIPLINE RATES<br />

In-<strong>School</strong> Suspension 0% 0%<br />

Out-of-<strong>School</strong> Suspension 0% 0%<br />

In-<strong>School</strong> Expulsion 0% N/A<br />

Out-of-<strong>School</strong> Expulsion 0% 0.9%<br />

PERCENTAGE ACCEPTED POST-HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATION<br />

Vocational/Trade <strong>School</strong> 0% 2%<br />

Two-Year College 9% 5%<br />

Public Four-Year College/University 86% 90%<br />

Private Four-Year College/University 84% 82%<br />

94 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

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