For the 2024 school year, there are 38 public high schools serving 19,896 students in New Orleans, LA.
The top ranked public high schools in New Orleans, LA are Benjamin Franklin High School, Lusher Charter School and New Orleans Center For Creative Arts. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
New Orleans, LA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Louisiana public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in New Orleans have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Louisiana public high schools.
New Orleans, LA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 70%, which is less than the Louisiana average of 83%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Benjamin Franklin High School, with 97% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Louisiana or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public high school average of 54% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in New Orleans, LA (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Benjamin Franklin High School
Charter School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 98%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
2001 Leon C. Simon Drive
New Orleans, LA 70122
(504) 286-2600
New Orleans, LA 70122
(504) 286-2600
Grades: 9-12
| 1,008 students
Rank: #22.
Lusher Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5624 Freret Street
New Orleans, LA 70115
(504) 304-3960
New Orleans, LA 70115
(504) 304-3960
Grades: K-12
| 1,917 students
Rank: #33.
New Orleans Center For Creative Arts
Special Education School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2800 Chartres St.
New Orleans, LA 70117
(504) 940-2787
New Orleans, LA 70117
(504) 940-2787
Grades: 9-12
| 238 students
Rank: #44.
The Net Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1614 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd
New Orleans, LA 70113
(504) 228-4294
New Orleans, LA 70113
(504) 228-4294
Grades: 9-12
| 124 students
Rank: #55.
Riverdale High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
240 Riverdale Drive
New Orleans, LA 70121
(504) 833-7288
New Orleans, LA 70121
(504) 833-7288
Grades: 9-12
| 983 students
Rank: #66.
Lycee Francais De La Nouvelle-orleans
Charter School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5951 Patton Street
New Orleans, LA 70115
(504) 620-5500
New Orleans, LA 70115
(504) 620-5500
Grades: PK-11
| 1,078 students
Rank: #77.
New Harmony High Institute
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5400 Douglas
New Orleans, LA 70130
(504) 444-9404
New Orleans, LA 70130
(504) 444-9404
Grades: 9-12
| 235 students
Rank: #88.
International High School Of New Orleans
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
727 Carondelet Street
New Orleans, LA 70130
(504) 613-5703
New Orleans, LA 70130
(504) 613-5703
Grades: 9-13
| 374 students
Rank: #9 - 129. - 12.
Jcfa-east
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3401 Jefferson Hwy
New Orleans, LA 70121
(504) 410-3280
New Orleans, LA 70121
(504) 410-3280
Grades: 8-12
| 165 students
Rank: #9 - 129. - 12.
John Martyn Community School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1108 Shrewsbury Road
New Orleans, LA 70121
(504) 831-0316
New Orleans, LA 70121
(504) 831-0316
Grades: 8-12
| 67 students
Rank: #9 - 129. - 12.
The Net 2 Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6601 Franklin Ave
New Orleans, LA 70122
(504) 267-9060
New Orleans, LA 70122
(504) 267-9060
Grades: 9-12
| 132 students
Rank: #9 - 129. - 12.
New Orleans Accelerated High School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3649 Laurel St.
New Orleans, LA 70115
(504) 267-3882
New Orleans, LA 70115
(504) 267-3882
Grades: 8-12
| 124 students
Rank: #1313.
New Orleans Charter Science And Mathematics High School
Charter School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5625 Loyola Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70115
(504) 324-7061
New Orleans, LA 70115
(504) 324-7061
Grades: 9-13
| 529 students
Rank: #1414.
Edna Karr High School
Charter School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3332 Huntlee Drive
New Orleans, LA 70131
(504) 302-7135
New Orleans, LA 70131
(504) 302-7135
Grades: 9-13
| 1,089 students
Rank: #1515.
Livingston Collegiate Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7301 Dwyer Road
New Orleans, LA 70126
(504) 296-0202
New Orleans, LA 70126
(504) 296-0202
Grades: 9-12
| 569 students
Rank: #1616.
Warren Easton Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3019 Canal Street
New Orleans, LA 70119
(504) 324-7400
New Orleans, LA 70119
(504) 324-7400
Grades: 9-13
| 942 students
Rank: #1717.
Kipp Renaissance
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3820 St. Claude Ave
New Orleans, LA 70117
(504) 373-6255
New Orleans, LA 70117
(504) 373-6255
Grades: 9-12
| 657 students
Rank: #1818.
Eleanor Mcmain Secondary School
Charter School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5712 South Claiborne Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70125
(504) 324-7500
New Orleans, LA 70125
(504) 324-7500
Grades: 8-13
| 863 students
Rank: #1919.
New Orleans Military & Maritime Academy
Charter School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
425 O Bannon Street
New Orleans, LA 70114
(504) 227-3810
New Orleans, LA 70114
(504) 227-3810
Grades: 8-13
| 955 students
Rank: #2020.
Abramson Sci Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5552 Read Blvd
New Orleans, LA 70127
(504) 241-0037
New Orleans, LA 70127
(504) 241-0037
Grades: 9-12
| 615 students
Rank: #2121.
Living School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6003 Bullard Ave. Suite 16
New Orleans, LA 70128
(504) 218-4437
New Orleans, LA 70128
(504) 218-4437
Grades: 9-10
| 96 students
Rank: #2222.
Youth Study Center
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1100 Milton Street
New Orleans, LA 70122
(504) 658-3400
New Orleans, LA 70122
(504) 658-3400
Grades: 3-12
| 96 students
Rank: #2323.
Sophie B. Wright Institute Of Academic Excellence
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1426 Napoleon Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70115
(504) 304-3916
New Orleans, LA 70115
(504) 304-3916
Grades: 6-12
| 474 students
Rank: #2424.
Young Audiences Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1407 Virgil Street
New Orleans, LA 70113
(504) 717-1200
New Orleans, LA 70113
(504) 717-1200
Grades: PK-9
| 1,178 students
Rank: #2525.
Mcdonogh 35 Senior High School
Charter School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4000 Cadillac St.
New Orleans, LA 70122
(504) 227-3057
New Orleans, LA 70122
(504) 227-3057
Grades: 9-10
| 458 students
Rank: #2626.
G W Carver High School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3059 Higgins Blvd
New Orleans, LA 70126
(504) 256-9561
New Orleans, LA 70126
(504) 256-9561
Grades: 9-12
| 750 students
Rank: #2727.
Mcdonogh #35 College Preparatory School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: 40-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4000 Cadillac Street
New Orleans, LA 70122
(504) 324-7600
New Orleans, LA 70122
(504) 324-7600
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: #2828.
Rosenwald Collegiate Academy
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6501 Berkley Dr.
New Orleans, LA 70126
(504) 264-8183
New Orleans, LA 70126
(504) 264-8183
Grades: 9-12
| 367 students
Rank: #2929.
Einstein Charter High School At Sarah Towles Reed
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5316 Michoud Blvd
New Orleans, LA 70129
(504) 503-0470
New Orleans, LA 70129
(504) 503-0470
Grades: 9-13
| 390 students
Rank: #3030.
Lord Beaconsfield Landry-oliver Perry Walker High School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1200 L.b. Landry Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70114
(504) 302-7170
New Orleans, LA 70114
(504) 302-7170
Grades: 9-12
| 741 students
Rank: #3131.
John F. Kennedy High School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6026 Paris Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70122
(504) 335-1935
New Orleans, LA 70122
(504) 335-1935
Grades: 9-12
| 550 students
Rank: #3232.
Walter L. Cohen College Prep
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3520 Dryades Street
New Orleans, LA 70115
(504) 335-0404
New Orleans, LA 70115
(504) 335-0404
Grades: 7-12
| 157 students
Rank: #3333.
Dr. Martin Luther King Charter School For Sci Tech
Charter School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1617 Caffin Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70117
(504) 940-2243
New Orleans, LA 70117
(504) 940-2243
Grades: PK-12
| 803 students
Rank: #3434.
Kipp Booker T Washington
Charter School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2514 Third Street
New Orleans, LA 70113
(504) 410-5289
New Orleans, LA 70113
(504) 410-5289
Grades: 9-12
| 736 students
Rank: n/an/a
3774 Gentilly Blvd.
New Orleans, LA 70122
(504) 252-2675
New Orleans, LA 70122
(504) 252-2675
Grades: 9
| 29 students
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New Orleans, Louisiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
A.d. Crossman: Esperanza Charter School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
4407 South Carrollton Ave
New Orleans, LA 70119
(504) 483-6110
New Orleans, LA 70119
(504) 483-6110
Grades: K-8
| 332 students
2021 Pauger Street
New Orleans, LA 70112
(504) 373-6219
New Orleans, LA 70112
(504) 373-6219
Grades: PK-6
| 204 students
Abramson Science & Technology Charter School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
5552 Read Blvd
New Orleans, LA 70127
(504) 244-4416
New Orleans, LA 70127
(504) 244-4416
Grades: K-12
| 591 students
Abramson Science And Technology School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
5552 Read Blvd
New Orleans, LA 70127
(504) 244-4416
New Orleans, LA 70127
(504) 244-4416
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
2011 Bienville Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70112
(504) 592-8533
New Orleans, LA 70112
(504) 592-8533
Grades: PK-6
| 544 students
2011 Bienville St
New Orleans, LA 70112
(504) 373-6220
New Orleans, LA 70112
(504) 373-6220
Grades: 4-8
| n/a students
5624 Freret Street
New Orleans, LA 70115
(504) 862-5140
New Orleans, LA 70115
(504) 862-5140
Grades: 8-12
| 925 students
The Alternative Learning Institute (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
3000 Perdido St
New Orleans, LA 70119
(504) 827-8556
New Orleans, LA 70119
(504) 827-8556
Grades: 7-12
| 106 students
Andrew H. Wilson Charter School (Closed 2016)
Charter School
3617 General Pershing Street
New Orleans, LA 70125
(504) 373-6274
New Orleans, LA 70125
(504) 373-6274
Grades: PK-8
| 628 students
1010 North Galvez Street
New Orleans, LA 70119
(504) 827-4501
New Orleans, LA 70119
(504) 827-4501
Grades: 7-9
| 283 students
1400 Camp Street
New Orleans, LA 70130
(504) 592-8503
New Orleans, LA 70130
(504) 592-8503
Grades: PK-8
| 279 students
5800 Saint Roch Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70122
(504) 286-2635
New Orleans, LA 70122
(504) 286-2635
Grades: PK-6
| 637 students
4348 Reynes Street
New Orleans, LA 70126
(504) 243-5771
New Orleans, LA 70126
(504) 243-5771
Grades: PK-6
| 267 students
421 Burdett Street
New Orleans, LA 70118
(504) 862-5157
New Orleans, LA 70118
(504) 862-5157
Grades: PK-8
| 278 students
Benjamin E. Mays Preparatory School (Closed 2014)
Charter School
3019 Higgins Blvd
New Orleans, LA 70126
(504) 428-8711
New Orleans, LA 70126
(504) 428-8711
Grades: PK-6
| 361 students
1456 Gardena Street
New Orleans, LA 70122
(504) 286-2623
New Orleans, LA 70122
(504) 286-2623
Grades: PK-6
| 374 students
1201 South Roman St
New Orleans, LA 70125
(504) 373-6200
New Orleans, LA 70125
(504) 373-6200
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Bricolage Academy (Closed 2018)
Charter School
4238 St. Charles Ave
New Orleans, LA 70115
(504) 593-4505
New Orleans, LA 70115
(504) 593-4505
Grades: PK-3
| 335 students
3019 Higgins Blvd
New Orleans, LA 70126
(504) 373-6225
New Orleans, LA 70126
(504) 373-6225
Grades: 3-8
| 180 students
3019 Higgins Boulevard
New Orleans, LA 70126
(504) 940-1103
New Orleans, LA 70126
(504) 940-1103
Grades: 7-8
| 305 students
Center For Real World Options (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
1815 Saint Claude Street
New Orleans, LA 70116
(504) 942-1713
New Orleans, LA 70116
(504) 942-1713
Grades: 9
| 75 students
2300 Saint Claude Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70117
(504) 942-1790
New Orleans, LA 70117
(504) 942-1790
Grades: 6-8
| 499 students
Crescent Leadership Academy (Closed 2021)
Charter School
2701 Lawrence Street
New Orleans, LA 70126
(504) 940-2701
New Orleans, LA 70126
(504) 940-2701
Grades: 7-12
| 61 students
Crocker Arts And Technology School (Closed 2014)
Charter School
1111 Milan St
New Orleans, LA 70115
(504) 373-6223
New Orleans, LA 70115
(504) 373-6223
Grades: PK-5
| 278 students
Cypress Academy (Closed 2021)
Charter School
4217 Orleans Ave.
New Orleans, LA 70119
(504) 383-3337
New Orleans, LA 70119
(504) 383-3337
Grades: K-4
| 188 students
Deckbar Alternative School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
1108 Shrewsbury Rd
New Orleans, LA 70121
(504) 832-6021
New Orleans, LA 70121
(504) 832-6021
Grades: K-6
| 21 students
Deckbar School (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
2012 Jefferson Highway
New Orleans, LA 70121
(504) 833-4000
New Orleans, LA 70121
(504) 833-4000
Grades: K-8
| 35 students
3819 Saint Claude Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70117
(504) 942-3591
New Orleans, LA 70117
(504) 942-3591
Grades: PK-6
| 583 students
3700 Tall Pines Drive
New Orleans, LA 70131
(504) 302-7144
New Orleans, LA 70131
(504) 302-7144
Grades: PK-8
| n/a students
East New Orleans Educational Center (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
2521 Marais Street
New Orleans, LA 70117
(504) 942-7675
New Orleans, LA 70117
(504) 942-7675
Grades: 8-12
| 76 students
2503 Willow Street
New Orleans, LA 70113
(504) 952-5047
New Orleans, LA 70113
(504) 952-5047
Grades: K-8
| 235 students
Edward Hynes Charter School (Closed 2006)
Charter School
990 Harrison Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70124
(504) 324-7160
New Orleans, LA 70124
(504) 324-7160
Grades: PK-8
| n/a students
Edward Hynes Charter School (Uno Campus) (Closed 2021)
Charter School
6101 Chatham Drive
New Orleans, LA 70122
(504) 359-7700
New Orleans, LA 70122
(504) 359-7700
Grades: K
| n/a students
1200 Senate Street
New Orleans, LA 70122
(504) 286-2691
New Orleans, LA 70122
(504) 286-2691
Grades: 6-8
| 173 students
Einstein Charter School At Sherwood Forest (Closed 2021)
Charter School
4801 Maid Marion
New Orleans, LA 70128
(504) 503-0110
New Orleans, LA 70128
(504) 503-0110
Grades: PK-5
| 477 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in New Orleans, LA?
The top ranked public high schools in New Orleans, LA include Benjamin Franklin High School, Lusher Charter School and New Orleans Center For Creative Arts.
How many public high schools are located in New Orleans, LA?
38 public high schools are located in New Orleans, LA.
What is the racial composition of students in New Orleans, LA?
New Orleans, LA public high schools minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public high schools average of 54% (majority Black).
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