Edna Karr High School

4400 General Meyer Ave
New Orleans, LA 70131
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 1,134 students in grades 9-12, Edna Karr High School 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 24% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 58% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,134 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : 93% (Top 20% in LA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Edna Karr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:

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School Overview

Edna Karr High School's student population of 1,134 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,134 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
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School Rankings

Edna Karr High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,251 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Edna Karr High School is 0.19, 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.
This School
State Level (LA)
#840 out of 1251 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Edna Karr High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
24%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Edna Karr High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
26%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Edna Karr High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Louisiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
18%
27%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Edna Karr High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
17:1
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American Indian
3%
1%
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Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
4%
11%
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Black
90%
41%
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White
1%
42%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Louisiana.
0.19
This chart displays the diversity score of Edna Karr High School and the public school average diversity score of Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
93%
83%
This chart displays graduation rate of Edna Karr High School and public school graduation rate of Louisiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
58%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Edna Karr High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
4%
School District Name

Sports

Total Sports Offered
8 sports
Sports
Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Softball, Tennis, Track and Field, Volley Ball

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
19 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Boys MentorshipClub, Cheerleaders, Color Guard, Concert Band, Cougar Pride Dance Team, Earth Savers Club, Entrepreneur’s Club, Flag Team, Forensics Club, French Club, Garden Club, Girls Mentorship Club, Japanese Club, LEAP Club, Majorettes, Nartional Honor Society, Orchestra, Pep Squad, ROTC Drill Squad
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Edna Karr High School's ranking?
Edna Karr High School is ranked #840 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Edna Karr High School often compared to?
Edna Karr High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like G W Carver High School, Booker T. Washington High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Edna Karr High School?
The graduation rate of Edna Karr High School is 93%, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 83%.
How many students attend Edna Karr High School?
1,134 students attend Edna Karr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Edna Karr High School students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Edna Karr High School?
Edna Karr High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Edna Karr High School offer ?
Edna Karr High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Edna Karr High School part of?
Edna Karr High School is part of Edna Karr High School District.
In what neighborhood is Edna Karr High School located?
Edna Karr High School is located in the Old Aurora neighborhood of New Orleans, LA. There are 1 other public schools located in Old Aurora.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,134 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : 93% (Top 20%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

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