Summary:
The New Harmony High Institute is the sole public charter high school serving grades 9-12 in the New Harmony High Institute District in New Orleans, Louisiana. With a total enrollment of 355 students, the school faces significant academic and socioeconomic challenges, as evidenced by its consistently low performance on standardized tests, high chronic absenteeism rate, and a large percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch.
The school's four-year graduation rate stands at 83.2%, while its dropout rate is 3.3%. However, the school's proficiency rates on LEAP/End of Course exams are significantly lower than the state averages, ranging from 27% to 51% proficient compared to state averages of 54% to 69%. Additionally, the school's statewide ranking has declined from 198 out of 321 high schools in 2022-2023 to 280 out of 329 high schools in 2024-2025, indicating a relative decline in performance compared to other schools in the state.
The high poverty and absenteeism rates at the New Harmony High Institute, with 46.48% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch and a 24.6% chronic absenteeism rate, suggest that the school may face significant challenges in supporting its students' academic and social-emotional needs. These factors, combined with the school's consistently low test scores, point to the need for targeted interventions and support to improve student outcomes and address the underlying issues impacting the school's performance.
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