Summary:
New Harmony High Institute is the sole public charter high school serving grades 9-12 in New Orleans, Louisiana, with a total enrollment of 369 students. The school's diverse student population is composed of 50.14% African American, 27.37% White, 20.05% Hispanic, 1.36% Asian, and 1.08% two or more races. However, New Harmony High Institute has consistently underperformed academically, with test scores significantly lower than the state averages across various End of Course (EOC) exams.
In the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates were 30% in Algebra I, 51% in English II, 56% in U.S. History, 40% in English I, and 51% in Biology, compared to the state averages of 62%, 66%, 57%, 65%, and 62%, respectively. Additionally, the school has a high proportion of students (42.01%) eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a significant population from low-income families. Despite its small student-teacher ratio of 11.9, New Harmony High Institute has consistently been ranked in the bottom half of Louisiana high schools, with a 1-star rating out of 5 in the 2023-2024 school year.
The underperforming test scores and low rankings suggest that New Harmony High Institute is facing significant challenges in providing a quality education to its diverse student population. The high proportion of students from low-income families may be contributing to these academic struggles, highlighting the need for targeted interventions and support to address the educational disparities and ensure equitable opportunities for all students.
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