High Schools in McDonogh 35 Senior High School

The data provided focuses on a single high school, McDonogh 35 Senior High School, located in New Orleans, Louisiana. This public charter school serves grades 9-12 and has a student enrollment of 859. While the school's overall state ranking is relatively low, ranking 224 out of 333 Louisiana high schools, it does have some academic strengths that are worth noting.

McDonogh 35 Senior High School stands out for its high percentage of African American students, at 95.46%, which is significantly higher than the state average. The school also performs better than the state average in certain subject areas, such as Algebra I (71% proficiency) and English II (53% proficiency). However, the school struggles in other subjects like Geometry and U.S. History, indicating areas for improvement. Additionally, the school serves a predominantly low-income student population, with 80.56% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, which can present unique challenges and resource needs.

Despite the school's relatively low overall ranking, the data suggests that McDonogh 35 Senior High School has the potential to improve its performance and ranking with the right strategies and support. The school's academic strengths in certain subjects, coupled with the recognition of its socioeconomic challenges, provide a starting point for targeted interventions and resource allocation to help the school better serve its students and community.