New Orleans Career Academy (Closed 2021)

New Orleans Career Academy serves 89 students in grades 8-12. 
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was lower than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 93% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
Total Students
89 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

This School
State Level (LA)
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
9%
Black
93%
42%
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White
7%
43%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.13
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Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
46%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend New Orleans Career Academy?
89 students attend New Orleans Career Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of New Orleans Career Academy students are Black, and 7% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of New Orleans Career Academy?
New Orleans Career Academy has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does New Orleans Career Academy offer ?
New Orleans Career Academy offers enrollment in grades 8-12
What school district is New Orleans Career Academy part of?
New Orleans Career Academy is part of Recovery School District-Lde.

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