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Sophie B. Wright Institute Of Academic Excellence

1426 Napoleon Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70115

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Sophie B. Wright Institute Of Academic Excellence serves 471 students in grades 6-12.

Sophie B. Wright Institute Of Academic Excellence placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 29%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 40%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Louisiana state level of 17:1.

Quick Stats (2023)

School Type: Charter School
Grades: 6-12
Enrollment: 471 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Graduation Rate
: 80-84% (Btm 50% in LA)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Sophie B. Wright Institute Of Academic Excellence's student population of 471 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.

School Type

Charter School

Grades Offered

Grades 6-12

Total Students

471 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

28 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Sophie B. Wright Institute Of Academic Excellence is ranked within the bottom 50% 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 Sophie B. Wright Institute Of Academic Excellence is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (LA)

Overall Testing Rank

#941 out of 1237 schools
(Bottom 50%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

10-14%

29%

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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

20-24%

40%

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Student : Teacher Ratio

17:1

American Indian

n/a

Asian

n/a

Hispanic

Black

95%

42%

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White

n/a

43%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.10

0.63

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Graduation Rate

80-84%

84%

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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

63%

53%

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School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Sophie B. Wright Institute Of Academic Excellence School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% LA state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% LA state average).

What is the graduation rate of Sophie B. Wright Institute Of Academic Excellence?

The graduation rate of Sophie B. Wright Institute Of Academic Excellence is 80-84%, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 84%.

How many students attend Sophie B. Wright Institute Of Academic Excellence?

471 students attend Sophie B. Wright Institute Of Academic Excellence.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

95% of Sophie B. Wright Institute Of Academic Excellence students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Sophie B. Wright Institute Of Academic Excellence?

Sophie B. Wright Institute Of Academic Excellence has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Louisiana state average of 17:1.

What grades does Sophie B. Wright Institute Of Academic Excellence offer ?

Sophie B. Wright Institute Of Academic Excellence offers enrollment in grades 6-12

What school district is Sophie B. Wright Institute Of Academic Excellence part of?

Sophie B. Wright Institute Of Academic Excellence is part of Sophie B. Wright Institute Of Academic Excellence School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

School Type: Charter School
Grades: 6-12
Enrollment: 471 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Graduation Rate
: 80-84% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education