Serving 326 students in grades 9-13, New Harmony High Institute ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-13
- Enrollment: 326 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Graduation Rate: 70-79% (Btm 50% in LA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
New Harmony High Institute's student population of 326 students has grown by 73% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 107% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-13
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
326 students
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
School Rankings
New Harmony High Institute ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,244 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of New Harmony High Institute is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#867 out of 1244 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
14%
11%
Black
48%
42%
White
35%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
70-79%
83%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)5.2%
21%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
61%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is New Harmony High Institute's ranking?
New Harmony High Institute is ranked #867 out of 1,244 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are New Harmony High Institute often compared to?
New Harmony High Instituteis often viewed alongside schools like Benjamin Franklin High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of New Harmony High Institute?
The graduation rate of New Harmony High Institute is 70-79%, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 83%.
How many students attend New Harmony High Institute?
326 students attend New Harmony High Institute.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of New Harmony High Institute students are Black, 35% of students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of New Harmony High Institute?
New Harmony High Institute has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does New Harmony High Institute offer ?
New Harmony High Institute offers enrollment in grades 9-13 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is New Harmony High Institute part of?
New Harmony High Institute is part of New Harmony High Institute School District.
In what neighborhood is New Harmony High Institute located?
New Harmony High Institute is located in the Holy Cross neighborhood of New Orleans, LA.
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