New Orleans Free Academy (Closed 2010)
- New Orleans Free Academy served 191 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
- The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the Louisiana state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment was 98% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Louisiana state average of 55%.
School Overview
| School Type | Alternative school / Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 191 students |
 | |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 11 teachers |
 | |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
| Definition of Terms 2009-2010 School Year Data | This School | State Level (LA) |
| Overall School Rank | -- | |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 |
 | ||
| Asian | 1% | 2% |
| Hispanic | n/a | 6% |
| Black | 97% | 44% |
| White | 2% | 45% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.06 | 0.36 |
 | ||
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 94% | 60% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 1% | 3% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Orleans Parish School District | |
Source: 2009-2010 (latest school year available) NCES, LA Dept. of Education
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- The nearest high school, middle school, and elementary school to New Orleans Free Academy is Renew Accelerated High School (0.2 miles away)
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(504)717-0128 0.4 PK-8 622 - New Orleans Bricolage Academy Charter School
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