Summary:
Zip code 70112 is home to a single high school, New Orleans Charter Science and Mathematics High School, which serves grades 9 through 12 with a total enrollment of 627 students. This school operates as its own charter district, the New Orleans Charter Science and Mathematics High School, which is ranked 88th out of 116 districts in Louisiana. The area is characterized by a high-need student population, with nearly 70% of students qualifying for free or reduced lunch.
The school presents a notable paradox: it excels in student engagement metrics but struggles with academic proficiency. Its graduation rate of 89.2% exceeds the state average of 85.0%, and its chronic absenteeism rate of just 8.4% is dramatically lower than the state's 22.5%. The dropout rate is also impressively low at 1.5%, compared to 3.1% statewide. However, proficiency in core subjects like Algebra I (43%) and Geometry (37%) lags significantly behind state averages of 65% and 57%, respectively. This suggests the school successfully retains and graduates students who may not yet meet state academic benchmarks.
U.S. History stands out as a relative strength, with proficiency rates nearly matching the state average (52% vs. 55% in 2025-2026). Conversely, Biology proficiency has sharply declined from 57% to 45% in just one year, creating a 15-point gap with the state. The school's state percentile rank has fluctuated between the 26th and 33rd percentiles in recent years, consistently earning a 1 or 2-star rating. For parents, this school offers a supportive environment with strong attendance and completion rates, but academic performance in math and science remains a key area for improvement.
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