Serving 43 students in grades 12, Walter L. Cohen 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 was <50% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 71%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥50% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 12
Total Students
43 students
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)<50%
71%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)≥50%
69%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
9%
Black
100%
42%
White
n/a
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(13-14)70-79%
77%
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
1%
7%
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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 71% LA state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Walter L. Cohen High School?
The graduation rate of Walter L. Cohen High School is 70-79%, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 77%.
How many students attend Walter L. Cohen High School?
43 students attend Walter L. Cohen High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Walter L. Cohen High School students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Walter L. Cohen High School?
Walter L. Cohen High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Walter L. Cohen High School offer ?
Walter L. Cohen High School offers enrollment in grades 12
What school district is Walter L. Cohen High School part of?
Walter L. Cohen High School is part of Orleans Parish School District.
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