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Eleanor McMain Secondary School

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Eleanor McMain Secondary School ranks 156 th of 329 Louisiana high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public, Charter Grades 9-12

156^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 329 Louisiana High Schools

Better than 53% of Louisiana high schools

Summary

Eleanor McMain Secondary School is a public high school in the Broadmoor neighborhood of New Orleans, serving 690 students in grades 9 through 12 as its own single-school district. This school has engineered a remarkable turnaround, jumping from the 19th percentile statewide in 2022-2023 to the 53rd percentile in 2025-2026, earning a 3-star rating after years of 1-star ratings. It now stands as the highest-ranked school among nearby peers, significantly outperforming New Orleans Charter Science and Mathematics High School (29th percentile) and Warren Easton Charter High School (21st percentile), and is the only school in the area showing a strong upward trend while others stagnate or decline.

McMain excels at serving a high-needs population, with over 83% of students qualifying for free or reduced lunch. The school ranks in the 82nd percentile for African American students, earning a 4-star rating—a stark contrast to the 19th percentile at New Harmony High Institute. Its graduation rate of 91.9% far exceeds the state average of 85.0% and is among the highest in the area, comparable to Warren Easton's 92.5% but dramatically higher than International High School of New Orleans (63.2%) and Walter L. Cohen High School (68.3%). In core subjects, McMain was the only nearby school to meet or exceed state averages in Algebra I (67% vs. 65%) and English I (70% vs. 66%), with Geometry (57%) and English II (69%) also matching state benchmarks.

Despite its academic success, McMain faces a chronic absenteeism rate of 45.5%, nearly double the state average of 22.5%, creating a paradox where strong outcomes persist despite attendance challenges. The school is a beacon for vulnerable students, ranking 3rd in the entire state for performance with homeless students (earning a 5-star rating) and achieving strong results for low-income and special education students. This stands in contrast to alternative schools like JCFA-East (26.1% graduation rate) and The NET Charter High School, which serve higher-need populations. McMain proves that a traditional high school model can successfully serve a high-poverty community, making it a standout success story in New Orleans.

690

Students ?

14.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

$19,411

Per pupil spending ?

83.3%

Free/reduced lunch eligible (2024-25) ?

5712 South Claiborne Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70125

(504) 324-7500

District: Eleanor McMain Secondary School

Racial breakdown:

African American:

91.6%

Hispanic:

4.8%

Two or more races:

2.3%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 31st percentile in 2019 → 53rd in 2026

Strengths

✓92% graduate in 4 years — above the Louisiana average (85%)

✓Ranking is trending up — up 22 percentile points since 2019

✓Above the Louisiana median (53rd percentile)

Worth a look

!High chronic absenteeism (34% vs 22% Louisiana)

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school63%

Louisiana avg62%

156^th of 329

Louisiana public high schools ?

Top 47%▲ up 21 pts since 2019

From bottom 31% (2019) to top 47% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

43^rd of 119Eleanor McMain Secondary School among Louisiana districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Louisiana percentile	Rating
2026	54.7	156 of 329	52.6%	★★★☆☆
2025	55.3	151 of 329	54.1%	★★★☆☆
2024	43.3	196 of 333	41.1%	★★☆☆☆
2023	18.6	261 of 321	18.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	27.3	242 of 326	25.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	17.7	261 of 322	18.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	35.7	215 of 313	31.3%	★★☆☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Louisiana percentile	Rating
2026	74.1	43 of 261	83.5%	★★★★☆
2025	73.9	36 of 256	85.9%	★★★★☆
2024	64.7	63 of 260	75.8%	★★★★☆
2023	36.6	158 of 252	37.3%	★★☆☆☆
2022	49.8	118 of 256	53.9%	★★★☆☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Louisiana percentile	Rating
2023	29.8	27 of 34	20.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	65.8	9 of 40	77.5%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Louisiana percentile	Rating
2026	60.8	119 of 312	61.9%	★★★☆☆
2025	57.0	144 of 308	53.2%	★★★☆☆
2024	34.8	210 of 308	31.8%	★★☆☆☆
2023	20.1	256 of 308	16.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	30.2	223 of 311	28.3%	★☆☆☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Louisiana percentile	Rating
2026	53.9	52 of 128	59.4%	★★★☆☆
2023	4.7	101 of 107	5.6%	☆☆☆☆☆
2022	9.7	95 of 103	7.8%	☆☆☆☆☆

Homeless

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Louisiana percentile	Rating
2025	80.3	3 of 22	86.4%	★★★★★

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Louisiana percentile	Rating
2026	62.6	96 of 324	70.4%	★★★★☆
2025	62.8	97 of 323	70.0%	★★★★☆
2024	48.2	175 of 328	46.6%	★★☆☆☆
2023	21.7	251 of 321	21.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	30.0	231 of 322	28.3%	★☆☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Louisiana percentile	Rating
2026	41.2	178 of 315	43.5%	★★☆☆☆
2025	53.4	142 of 313	54.6%	★★★☆☆
2024	45.1	174 of 315	44.8%	★★☆☆☆
2023	14.9	257 of 306	16.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	23.9	238 of 301	20.9%	★☆☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Louisiana percentile	Rating
2026	44.3	92 of 182	49.5%	★★★☆☆
2025	57.9	54 of 170	68.2%	★★★☆☆
2024	36.1	110 of 165	33.3%	★★☆☆☆
2023	16.5	120 of 138	13.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	44.0	69 of 139	50.4%	★★★☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Homeless (2025)86th percentile+32 vs school

African American (2026)84th percentile+31 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)70th percentile+18 vs school

Female (2026)62nd percentile+9 vs school

Hispanic (2026)59th percentile+7 vs school

Special Education (2026)49th percentile-3 vs school

Male (2026)43rd percentile-9 vs school

English Language Learner (2023)21st percentile~ school

By subject vs Louisiana (2025-2026) ?

English I70%+4 vs state

English II69%~ state avg

Algebra I67%~ state avg

Civics65%+3 vs state

Biology61%~ state avg

Geometry57%~ state avg

U.S. History51%-4 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				LEAP Algebra I (2026)	LEAP Geometry (2026)	LEAP English II (2026)	LEAP U.S. History (2026)	LEAP English I (2026)	LEAP Biology (2026)	LEAP Civics (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/reduced lunch (2024-25)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	LEAP Algebra I End of Course	LEAP Geometry End of Course	LEAP English II End of Course	LEAP U.S. History End of Course	LEAP English I End of Course	LEAP Biology End of Course	LEAP Civics End of Course	Total
Eleanor McMain Secondary School	Public, Charter	9-12	5712 South Claiborne Avenue	New Orleans	70125	Orleans Parish	Eleanor McMain Secondary School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(504) 324-7500	690	48	14.2	83.3%	8 (1.2%)	632 (91.6%)	33 (4.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (2.3%)	54.7	156^th of 329 public high schools	52.6%		55.3	151^st of 329 public high schools	54.1%	5	67.0	57.0	69.0	51.0	70.0	61.0	65.0	$19,411
Sophie B. Wright Institute of Academic Excellence	Public, Charter	6-12	1426 Napoleon Avenue	New Orleans	70115	Orleans Parish	Sophie B Wright Institute of Academic Excellence	Yes	No	No	Yes	(504) 304-3916	534	29	18.4	86.3%	1 (0.2%)	499 (93.4%)	29 (5.4%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.6%)								(n/a)
Walter L. Cohen High School	Public, Charter	9-12	3575 Baronne St.	New Orleans	70115	Orleans Parish	Walter L. Cohen High School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(504) 503-1400	413	40	10.3	77.7%	15 (3.6%)	251 (60.8%)	141 (34.1%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.7%)	21.6	259^th of 329 public high schools	21.3%		12.4	286^th of 329 public high schools	13.1%	27	51.0	38.0	56.0	38.0	42.0	33.0	45.0	$22,647
Booker T. Washington High School	Public, Charter	9-12	1201 South Roman St.	New Orleans	70125	Orleans Parish	KIPP Booker T. Washington	Yes	No	No	Yes	(504) 410-5289	532	36	14.7	86.8%	6 (1.1%)	487 (91.5%)	33 (6.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.6%)	3 (0.6%)								(n/a)
Opportunities Academy	Public, Charter	12	2625 Thalia St.	New Orleans	70113	Orleans Parish	Opportunities Academy	Yes	No	No	(n/a)	(504) 503-1421	93	11	8.4	—	3 (3.2%)	82 (88.2%)	5 (5.4%)	1 (1.1%)	1 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.1%)								(n/a)								$62,471
The NET Charter High School	Public, Charter	8-12	1614 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd	New Orleans	70113	Orleans Parish	The NET Charter High School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(504) 267-9060	213	7	31.6	77.0%	12 (5.6%)	174 (81.7%)	20 (9.4%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.4%)								(n/a)
Warren Easton Charter High School	Public, Charter	9-12	3019 Canal Street	New Orleans	70119	Orleans Parish	Warren Easton Charter Foundation Inc.	Yes	No	No	Yes	(504) 324-7400	1,138	65	17.5	74.8%	2 (0.2%)	1,089 (95.7%)	44 (3.9%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	30.2	232^nd of 329 public high schools	29.5%		41.8	194^th of 329 public high schools	41.0%	38	35.0	23–33%	51.0	26.0	60.0	41.0	76.0	$16,158
New Orleans Charter Science and Mathematics High School	Public, Charter	9-12	2011 Bienville St.	New Orleans	70112	Orleans Parish	New Orleans Charter Science and Mathematics High School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(504) 324-7061	627	45	13.9	69.5%	21 (3.3%)	377 (60.1%)	192 (30.6%)	3 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (5.3%)	31.4	227^th of 329 public high schools	31.0%		33.4	222^nd of 329 public high schools	32.5%	5	43.0	37.0	57.0	52.0	53.0	45.0	57.0	$17,319
New Harmony High Institute	Public, Charter	9-12	3819 St. Claude Avenue	New Orleans	70117	Orleans Parish	New Harmony High Institute	Yes	No	No	Yes	(504) 612-7869	328	29	11.3	53.7%	115 (35.1%)	158 (48.2%)	47 (14.3%)	3 (0.9%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	34.1	217^th of 329 public high schools	34.0%		14.5	280^th of 329 public high schools	14.9%	63	46.0	40.0	57.0	40.0	47.0	53.0	73.0	$16,986
JCFA-East	Public, Charter	9-12	3410 Jefferson Hwy	Jefferson	70121	Jefferson Parish	JCFA-East	Yes	No	No	Yes	(504) 410-3280	154	15	10.3	82.5%	55 (35.7%)	33 (21.4%)	59 (38.3%)	2 (1.3%)	2 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.9%)	13.2	284^th of 329 public high schools	13.7%		20.6	261^st of 329 public high schools	20.7%	23	28.0	30.0	33.0	26.0	31.0	36.0	55.0	$18,711

Frequently Asked Questions about Eleanor McMain Secondary School

How many students attend Eleanor McMain Secondary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 690 students attended Eleanor McMain Secondary School.

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Eleanor McMain Secondary School

Is Eleanor McMain Secondary School a good school?

Eleanor McMain Secondary School ranks 156^th of 329 Louisiana high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Eleanor McMain Secondary School?

Students at Eleanor McMain Secondary School are 92% African American, 5% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 1% White.

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2025–26 attendance dataNewOct 13, 2026

2025–26 LEAP test scoresJul 6, 2026

2023–24 dropout ratesFeb 24, 2026

2023–24 school spending dataDec 1, 2025

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