Serving 77 students in grades 8-12, The Delores Taylor Arthur School For Young Men 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 was ≤10% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤20% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 5:1 was lower than the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
Total Students
77 students
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#1118 out of 1244 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
42%
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
3%
11%
Black
95%
42%
White
1%
41%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)9.1%
21%
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
61%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Delores Taylor Arthur School For Young Men's ranking?
The Delores Taylor Arthur School For Young Men is ranked #1118 out of 1,244 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend The Delores Taylor Arthur School For Young Men?
77 students attend The Delores Taylor Arthur School For Young Men.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of The Delores Taylor Arthur School For Young Men students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of The Delores Taylor Arthur School For Young Men?
The Delores Taylor Arthur School For Young Men has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does The Delores Taylor Arthur School For Young Men offer ?
The Delores Taylor Arthur School For Young Men offers enrollment in grades 8-12
What school district is The Delores Taylor Arthur School For Young Men part of?
The Delores Taylor Arthur School For Young Men is part of Orleans Parish School District.
In what neighborhood is The Delores Taylor Arthur School For Young Men located?
The Delores Taylor Arthur School For Young Men is located in the Gentilly neighborhood of New Orleans, LA. There are 2 other public schools located in Gentilly.
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