For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 3,160 students in 70115, LA.
The top-ranked public high schools in 70115, LA are The Willow School, Walter L. Cohen High School and Sophie B. Wright Institute Of Academic Excellence. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 70115 have an average math proficiency score of 71% (versus the Louisiana public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 78% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in 70115, LA have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Louisiana public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 70115 have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is more than the Louisiana average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is The Willow School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Louisiana or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public high school average of 56% (majority Black).
Best 70115, LA Public High Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
The Willow School
Charter School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5624 Freret Street
New Orleans, LA 70115
(504) 304-3960
New Orleans, LA 70115
(504) 304-3960
Gr: K-12 | 2,225 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #22.
Walter L. Cohen High School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3575 Baronne St.
New Orleans, LA 70115
(504) 503-1400
New Orleans, LA 70115
(504) 503-1400
Gr: 9-13 | 403 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #33.
Sophie B. Wright Institute Of Academic Excellence
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1426 Napoleon Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70115
(504) 304-3916
New Orleans, LA 70115
(504) 304-3916
Gr: 6-13 | 532 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in 70115, LA?
The top-ranked public high schools in 70115, LA include The Willow School, Walter L. Cohen High School and Sophie B. Wright Institute Of Academic Excellence.
How many public high schools are located in 70115?
3 public high schools are located in 70115.
What is the racial composition of students in 70115?
70115 public high schools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public high schools average of 56% (majority Black).
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