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Best High Schools in New Orleans, Louisiana

Compare 16 high schools in New Orleans. View ratings, test scores, reviews, and more.

16
High Schools
Public & Charter Schools
47,154
Total Students
Across New Orleans
13.2:1
Avg Student-Teacher Ratio
District average
16 schools found

Advanced Insights & Statistics

Dynamic metrics computed specifically for currently filtered schools

Academic Proficiency Averages

Math Assessment Score29%
ELA Assessment Score37%
🎯 Proficiency averages represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding state proficiency standard benchmarks.

Classroom Attention Ratio

Favorable Class Size (<15:1)10 Schools
Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)2 Schools
Larger Class Size (>20:1)3 Schools
💡 Lower classroom ratios are associated with greater individual student support, tutoring efficiency, and learning success.

Filtered Quality Highlights

  • 13% of schools in this view have an Overall Rating of 8.0/10 or above.
  • Largest student enrollment is 2,225 students at The Willow School.
  • Best student-teacher ratio is 4:1, offering optimal classroom attention.
🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.

About High Schools in New Orleans

New Orleans, Louisiana offers 16 high schools providing comprehensive education for students preparing for college and careers. These schools offer diverse academic programs, extracurricular activities, and advanced placement courses.

Benjamin Franklin High School

charter schoolhighGrade 9-12
2001 Leon C Simon Drive, New Orleans, LA 70122
9.5
Rating
Students
1,056
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
98%
Math Proficiency
92%

The Willow School

charter schoolhighK-12
5624 Freret Street, New Orleans, LA 70115
8.9
Rating
Students
2,225
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
92%
Math Proficiency
86%

New Orleans Accelerated High School

charter schoolhighGrade 8-12
12000 Hayne Blvd., New Orleans, LA 70128
5
Rating
Students
200
Student-Teacher
28:1
ELA Proficiency
50%
Math Proficiency
50%

Lycee Francais De La Nouvelle-Orleans

charter schoolhighPK-12
1601 Leonidas Street, New Orleans, LA 70118
4.6
Rating
Students
897
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
57%
Math Proficiency
34%

Morris Jeff Community School

charter schoolhighPK-12
211 Lopez Street, New Orleans, LA 70119
3.1
Rating
Students
1,442
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
38%
Math Proficiency
24%

New Orleans Military & Maritime Academy

charter schoolhighGrade 8-12
425 O Bannon Street, New Orleans, LA 70114
2.6
Rating
Students
945
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
33%
Math Proficiency
18%

The Net Charter High School

charter schoolhighGrade 8-12
1614 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd, New Orleans, LA 70113
2.5
Rating
Students
213
Student-Teacher
31:1
ELA Proficiency
30%
Math Proficiency
20%

Edna Karr High School

charter schoolhighGrade 9-12
4400 General Meyer Ave, New Orleans, LA 70131
2.5
Rating
Students
1,097
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
26%
Math Proficiency
24%

Travis Hill School

charter schoolhighGrade 3-12
1100 Milton Street, New Orleans, LA 70122
2
Rating
Students
117
Student-Teacher
:1
ELA Proficiency
20%
Math Proficiency
20%

The Delores Taylor Arthur School For Young Men

charter schoolhighGrade 8-12
3774 Gentilly Blvd., New Orleans, LA 70122
2
Rating
Students
77
Student-Teacher
4:1
ELA Proficiency
20%
Math Proficiency
20%

The Net 2 Charter High School

charter schoolhighGrade 8-12
6601 Franklin Ave, New Orleans, LA 70122
1.8
Rating
Students
141
Student-Teacher
23:1
ELA Proficiency
15%
Math Proficiency
20%

International High School Of New Orleans

charter schoolhighGrade 9-12
727 Carondelet Street, New Orleans, LA 70130
1.7
Rating
Students
380
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
27%
Math Proficiency
7.5%

New Orleans Charter Science And Mathematics Hs

charter schoolhighGrade 9-12
2011 Bienville St., New Orleans, LA 70112
1.5
Rating
Students
627
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
22%
Math Proficiency
7.5%

Dr. Martin Luther King Charter School For Sci Tech

charter schoolhighPK-12
1617 Fats Domino Ave., New Orleans, LA 70117
1.3
Rating
Students
752
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
17%
Math Proficiency
9%

John F. Kennedy High School

charter schoolhighGrade 9-12
6026 Paris Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70122
1
Rating
Students
665
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
7.5%
Math Proficiency
5%

Opportunities Academy

charter schoolhighGrade 12-12
2625 Thalia St., New Orleans, LA 70113
N/A
Rating
Students
93
Student-Teacher
8:1
ELA Proficiency
N/A
Math Proficiency
N/A

Frequently Asked Questions

How many high schools are in New Orleans, Louisiana?

There are several high schools in New Orleans, offering diverse academic programs, extracurricular activities, and college preparation courses.

What is the best high school in New Orleans?

Based on our ratings, the top-rated high schools in New Orleans include schools with ratings of 9.0 or higher. Use our filters to view all high schools sorted by rating.

What is the average student-teacher ratio in New Orleans?

The average student-teacher ratio across all schools in New Orleans is 13.2:1.