Summary:
Zip code 70118 in New Orleans is home to three diverse schools serving grades Pre-K through 12, offering a stark contrast in academic performance and student demographics within a single community.
Audubon Charter School stands out as the top performer, earning a 4-star rating and ranking in the 88th percentile statewide. Its students score significantly above state averages in all subjects, with 80% proficient in Math and 88% in ELA. The school also boasts the lowest chronic absenteeism rate at 8.2% and the lowest percentage of economically disadvantaged students (32.55% free/reduced lunch). In contrast, The Leah Chase School faces major challenges, with a 1-star rating and scores well below state averages—only 36% proficient in Math and 55% in ELA. It serves the highest percentage of students in poverty (83.33% free/reduced lunch), despite having the lowest student-teacher ratio at 11.8:1. Lycee Francais de la Nouvelle-Orleans, classified as an alternative school, is actually a high-performing bilingual (French/English) program offering a full PK-12 pathway. It excels on high school End-of-Course exams, with 95% proficiency in U.S. History and 91% in Algebra I, and maintains a 0% dropout rate and 80% graduation rate.
The data reveals a clear link between economic advantage and academic success, with Audubon Charter School and Lycee Francais de la Nouvelle-Orleans outperforming Orleans Parish averages, while The Leah Chase School struggles despite more individual attention. Chronic absenteeism also correlates with performance, as Audubon's low rate of 8.2% contrasts with Lycee Francais's 17.9% and likely contributes to The Leah Chase School's difficulties. For parents, this zip code offers a choice between a top-tier charter, a unique immersion school, and a school that needs additional community support to overcome systemic challenges.
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