New Orleans Center For Creative Arts serves 241 students in grades 9-12.
New Orleans Center For Creative Arts placed in the top 10% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 29%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 40%) for the 2020-21 school year.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 241 students
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in LA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
New Orleans Center For Creative Arts ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Community Size
School Overview
New Orleans Center For Creative Arts's student population of 241 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
241 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
New Orleans Center For Creative Arts is ranked within the top 10% of all 1,237 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of New Orleans Center For Creative Arts is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#65 out of 1237 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
29%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
40%

Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1

American Indian
2%
1%

Asian
1%
2%

Hispanic
14%
9%

Black
37%
42%

White
44%
43%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%

All Ethnic Groups



Graduation Rate
≥90%
84%

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
53%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is New Orleans Center For Creative Arts's ranking?
New Orleans Center For Creative Arts is ranked #65 out of 1,237 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are New Orleans Center For Creative Arts often compared to?
New Orleans Center For Creative Artsis often viewed alongside schools like Lusher Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% LA state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of New Orleans Center For Creative Arts?
The graduation rate of New Orleans Center For Creative Arts is 90%, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 84%.
How many students attend New Orleans Center For Creative Arts?
241 students attend New Orleans Center For Creative Arts.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of New Orleans Center For Creative Arts students are White, 37% of students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does New Orleans Center For Creative Arts offer ?
New Orleans Center For Creative Arts offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is New Orleans Center For Creative Arts part of?
New Orleans Center For Creative Arts is part of New Orleans Center For Creative Arts School District.
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