Top Rankings
Eleanor Mcmain Secondary School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 688 students in Eleanor Mcmain Secondary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
Public School in Eleanor Mcmain Secondary School District have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public school average of 59% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (LA)
# Schools
1 School
1,308 Schools
# Students
688 Students
666,091 Students
# Teachers
48 Teachers
48,602 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Eleanor Mcmain Secondary School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 173 school districts in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#95 out of 187 school districts
(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%
Graduation Rate
87%
82.6%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)40.3%
21%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.16
0.65
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
5%
11%
% Black
92%
42%
% White
1%
41%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,558 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,683. The school district revenue/student has grown by 33% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,480 is higher than the state median of $18,725. The school district spending/student has grown by 41% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$14 MM
$13,111 MM
Spending
$14 MM
$12,473 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,558
$19,683
Spending / Student
$20,480
$18,725
Best Eleanor Mcmain Secondary School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Eleanor Mcmain Secondary School
Charter School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5712 South Claiborne Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70125
(504) 324-7500
New Orleans, LA 70125
(504) 324-7500
Gr: 9-13 | 688 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Eleanor Mcmain Secondary School District?
Eleanor Mcmain Secondary School District manages 1 public schools serving 688 students.
What is the rank of Eleanor Mcmain Secondary School District?
Eleanor Mcmain Secondary School District is ranked #101 out of 173 school districts in Louisiana (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Louisiana school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Eleanor Mcmain Secondary School District?
92% of Eleanor Mcmain Secondary School District 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 District?
Eleanor Mcmain Secondary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What is Eleanor Mcmain Secondary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,480 is higher than the state median of $18,725. The school district spending/student has grown by 41% over four school years.
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