Sarah Towles Reed High School

Sarah Towles Reed High School is the sole public charter high school serving grades 9-12 in the New Orleans area, with a total enrollment of 377 students. The school's academic performance has been consistently low, ranking in the bottom 10-15% of Louisiana high schools over the past three years, and its students significantly underperforming the state average on standardized tests across all subject areas.

The student population at Sarah Towles Reed High School is predominantly non-white, with 50.4% African American, 36.07% Hispanic, and 11.67% Asian students. Additionally, a high percentage (70.56%) of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a relatively low-income student population. The school's student-teacher ratio of 15.8 is slightly higher than the state average, but not significantly so.

The data suggests that Sarah Towles Reed High School would benefit from targeted interventions and support to address the underlying issues that are hindering student achievement, such as professional development for teachers, additional academic support programs, and community engagement initiatives. The school's consistently low rankings, significant gaps in test scores, and high rates of economic disadvantage among the student population indicate a need for substantial improvements to ensure that all students have access to a high-quality education.