Summary:
The International School of Louisiana is a single K-8 public charter school in New Orleans, serving 1,074 students as its own district, which has earned a top-tier 5-star rating and ranks in the 95th percentile among all 116 districts in the state.
This school is a standout performer, consistently exceeding state averages in every subject. For the 2025-2026 school year, its all-grades proficiency rates are 83% in Math (state: 62%), 87% in English Language Arts (state: 70%), and 70% in Social Studies (state: 55%). The 8th-grade class is particularly exceptional, achieving a perfect 100% proficiency in ELA and 92% in Math. Despite nearly half of its students (46.83%) coming from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, the school demonstrates a remarkable ability to close achievement gaps. Its chronic absenteeism rate is just 9.0%, far below the state average of 22.5%, and it has a 0% dropout rate, indicating a highly engaged and supportive school culture.
An interesting paradox is that while the school’s absolute test scores are very high, its state ranking has declined over the past three years—from the 86th percentile in 2023-2024 to the 78th percentile in 2025-2026. This suggests that other schools across Louisiana are improving at a faster pace, even as the International School of Louisiana maintains strong performance. Social Studies is a relative weakness, with proficiency rates in some grades (e.g., 3rd grade at 51%, 6th grade at 52%) lagging behind its stellar Math and ELA results, pointing to a potential area for targeted curriculum enhancement. Overall, this school offers an excellent education with a clear strength in preparing students for high school.
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