Summary:
Walter L. Cohen High School is the sole public charter high school serving grades 9-12 in the New Orleans area, with a total enrollment of 338 students. The school's performance has consistently ranked in the bottom third of Louisiana high schools, receiving a 1-star or 2-star rating from SchoolDigger over the past three school years. This low performance is reflected in the school's below-average proficiency rates on state assessments, with only 39% of students scoring proficient or better in LEAP/Algebra I compared to the state average of 62%.
The student population at Walter L. Cohen High School is predominantly African American (77.81%), with a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch (82.84%), indicating a high level of economic disadvantage. Despite the school's relatively small class sizes, with a student-teacher ratio of 10.7, this factor alone does not appear to be sufficient to overcome the broader challenges faced by the school.
Addressing the root causes of Walter L. Cohen High School's low performance, such as through targeted interventions and support for the economically disadvantaged and predominantly African American student population, could be crucial for improving student outcomes and ensuring that all students in the New Orleans area have access to a quality education.
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