Summary:
In zip code 70129 (New Orleans, LA), there is one high school, Sarah Towles Reed High School, serving grades 9 through 12 with 397 students, operating as its own district, Sarah Towles Reed High School, which is ranked 106 out of 116 districts in Louisiana.
Sarah Towles Reed High School shows a clear upward trend in its state ranking, moving from the 8th percentile in 2023-2024 to the 16th percentile in 2025-2026, earning a 1-star rating. The school has a remarkable 0.0% dropout rate for 2023-2024, significantly better than the state average of 3.1%, though its graduation rate is 75.7%, below the state average of 85.0%. A major challenge is chronic absenteeism at 25.8%, above the state average of 22.5%, which likely impacts academic performance. Nearly 90% of students are economically disadvantaged, and the student-teacher ratio is 15.2:1.
Test scores in core subjects like Algebra I, English I & II, Biology, and U.S. History are below state averages, but the school shows strong year-over-year improvement, such as Algebra I proficiency jumping from 32% to 49% and English II from 27% to 43% between 2024-2025 and 2025-2026. The paradox of a 0% dropout rate alongside a 75.7% graduation rate suggests students who do not graduate may be transferring or entering alternative programs, warranting further investigation. Overall, the school is making notable progress despite significant challenges, with chronic absenteeism being the primary obstacle to further gains.
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