For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,089 students in the neighborhood of Old Aurora, New Orleans, LA.
The top ranked public high school in Old Aurora is Edna Karr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Old Aurora, New Orleans, LA public high school have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Louisiana public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 44% statewide average).
the neighborhood of Old Aurora, New Orleans, LA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Louisiana average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Edna Karr High School, with 96% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Louisiana or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public high school average of 55% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in the neighborhood of Old Aurora, New Orleans, LA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Edna Karr High School
Charter School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4400 General Meyer Ave
New Orleans, LA 70131
(504) 302-7135
New Orleans, LA 70131
(504) 302-7135
Gr: 9-12 | 1,131 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Old Aurora, New Orleans, LA?
The top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Old Aurora, New Orleans, LA include Edna Karr High School.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Old Aurora, New Orleans?
1 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Old Aurora, New Orleans.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Old Aurora, New Orleans?
the neighborhood of Old Aurora, New Orleans public high schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public high schools average of 55% (majority Black).
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