Serving 727 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Edward Hynes Charter School - Lakeview ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 727 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 65% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 74% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 52% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Edward Hynes Charter School - Lakeview ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Edward Hynes Charter School - Lakeview's student population of 727 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has grown by 35% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
727 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
School Rankings
Edward Hynes Charter School - Lakeview ranks within the top 5% of all 1,251 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Edward Hynes Charter School - Lakeview is 0.64, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#53 out of 1251 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
2%
Hispanic
5%
11%
Black
32%
41%
White
50%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Edward Hynes Charter School - Lakeview's ranking?
Edward Hynes Charter School - Lakeview is ranked #53 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Edward Hynes Charter School - Lakeview often compared to?
Edward Hynes Charter School - Lakeviewis often viewed alongside schools like The Willow School, Audubon Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Edward Hynes Charter School - Lakeview?
727 students attend Edward Hynes Charter School - Lakeview.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Edward Hynes Charter School - Lakeview students are White, 32% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Edward Hynes Charter School - Lakeview?
Edward Hynes Charter School - Lakeview has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Edward Hynes Charter School - Lakeview offer ?
Edward Hynes Charter School - Lakeview offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Edward Hynes Charter School - Lakeview part of?
Edward Hynes Charter School - Lakeview is part of Edward Hynes Charter School - Lakeview School District.
In what neighborhood is Edward Hynes Charter School - Lakeview located?
Edward Hynes Charter School - Lakeview is located in the Lakeview neighborhood of New Orleans, LA.
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