Serving 157 students in grades 7-12, Walter L. Cohen College Prep ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 157 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: 50-54% (Btm 50% in LA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Walter L. Cohen College Prep ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Walter L. Cohen College Prep's student population of 157 students has declined by 54% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
157 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Walter L. Cohen College Prep ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,237 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Walter L. Cohen College Prep is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1137 out of 1237 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
36%
9%
Black
62%
42%
White
2%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
50-54%
83%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
46%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Walter L. Cohen College Prep's ranking?
Walter L. Cohen College Prep is ranked #1137 out of 1,237 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% LA state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Walter L. Cohen College Prep?
The graduation rate of Walter L. Cohen College Prep is 50-54%, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 83%.
How many students attend Walter L. Cohen College Prep?
157 students attend Walter L. Cohen College Prep.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Walter L. Cohen College Prep students are Black, 36% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Walter L. Cohen College Prep?
Walter L. Cohen College Prep has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Walter L. Cohen College Prep offer ?
Walter L. Cohen College Prep offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Walter L. Cohen College Prep part of?
Walter L. Cohen College Prep is part of Walter L. Cohen College Prep School District.
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