Eleanor Laura McMain Secondary School is a charter secondary school in Uptown New Orleans, Louisiana. It is operated by the Inspire Charter Network.
Serving 688 students in grades 9-13, Eleanor Mcmain Secondary 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 18% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-13
- Enrollment: 688 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Top 50% in LA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Eleanor Mcmain Secondary School's student population of 688 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-13
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
688 students
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Year Founded
1932
School Calendar
School Rankings
Eleanor Mcmain Secondary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,244 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Eleanor Mcmain Secondary School is 0.15, 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
#847 out of 1244 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Hispanic
5%
11%
Black
92%
42%
White
1%
41%
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
82.6%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)50.6%
21%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
61%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Black, Yellow
School Mascot
Mustangs
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Eleanor Mcmain Secondary School's ranking?
Eleanor Mcmain Secondary School is ranked #847 out of 1,244 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Eleanor Mcmain Secondary School often compared to?
Eleanor Mcmain Secondary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like The Willow School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Eleanor Mcmain Secondary School?
The graduation rate of Eleanor Mcmain Secondary School is 85-89%, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 82.6%.
How many students attend Eleanor Mcmain Secondary School?
688 students attend Eleanor Mcmain Secondary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Eleanor Mcmain Secondary School students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Eleanor Mcmain Secondary School?
Eleanor Mcmain Secondary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does Eleanor Mcmain Secondary School offer ?
Eleanor Mcmain Secondary School offers enrollment in grades 9-13 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Eleanor Mcmain Secondary School part of?
Eleanor Mcmain Secondary School is part of Eleanor Mcmain Secondary School District.
In what neighborhood is Eleanor Mcmain Secondary School located?
Eleanor Mcmain Secondary School is located in the Audubon neighborhood of New Orleans, LA. There are 2 other public schools located in Audubon.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
I would recommend this school because it is secondary. I really like the fact that it has many activities for the student to learn. I believe the extracurricular activities will be helpful to the students, and will let them do anything they would like in life.
2 10/10/2025
i will go there for my ninth grade year ,which is in two years
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