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Walter L. Cohen High School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 403 students in Walter L. Cohen High 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 Walter L. Cohen High School District have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 96% 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
403 Students
666,091 Students
# Teachers
40 Teachers
48,602 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Walter L. Cohen High 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 72% has decreased from PS% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#107 out of 187 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
27%
Graduation Rate
72%
82.6%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)42.3%
21%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.52
0.65
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
34%
11%
% Black
61%
42%
% White
4%
41%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,449 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,683. The school district revenue/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,442 is less than the state median of $18,725. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$13,111 MM
Spending
$7 MM
$12,473 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,449
$19,683
Spending / Student
$16,442
$18,725
Best Walter L. Cohen High School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Walter L. Cohen High School District?
Walter L. Cohen High School District manages 1 public schools serving 403 students.
What is the rank of Walter L. Cohen High School District?
Walter L. Cohen High School District is ranked #98 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 math proficiency (Top 20%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Walter L. Cohen High School District?
61% of Walter L. Cohen High School District students are Black, 34% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Walter L. Cohen High School District?
Walter L. Cohen High School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What is Walter L. Cohen High School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,442 is less than the state median of $18,725. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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