Eleanor McMain Secondary School

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Eleanor McMain Secondary School ranks 196 th of 333 Louisiana high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Eleanor McMain Secondary School is a public charter high school serving grades 8-12 in New Orleans, Louisiana, with a student population of 864. The school predominantly serves an African American student body, with 93.06% of the population identifying as such in the 2022-2023 school year.

While the school has shown some strengths in supporting its African American student population, ranking 63rd out of 260 Louisiana high schools in that subgroup, it has consistently underperformed compared to the state average on End of Course (EOC) exams across various subjects. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates were lower than the state in Algebra I (56% vs. 62%), Geometry (47% vs. 58%), English II (55% vs. 66%), and U.S. History (53% vs. 57%). This trend has persisted over the past few years, with the school's proficiency rates lagging behind the state. When compared to nearby charter high schools, such as Warren Easton Charter High School and JCFA-East, Eleanor McMain Secondary School's academic performance is generally lower.

Additionally, the school's student population is predominantly from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 76.5% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in the 2022-2023 school year. This suggests that the school serves a population with unique challenges and needs. Over the past few years, the school's statewide ranking has steadily declined, from 215th out of 313 Louisiana high schools in 2018-2019 to 196th out of 333 in 2023-2024, indicating that the school is struggling to keep pace with other high schools in the state. However, the school has made improvements in its student-teacher ratio, decreasing from 19.4 in 2020-2021 to 17.2 in 2022-2023, which may suggest efforts to provide more individualized attention and support to its students.

Detail:

Public, Charter 8-12

5712 South Claiborne Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70125

(504) 324-7500

District: Eleanor McMain Secondary School

SchoolDigger Rank:
196^th of 333 Louisiana High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,356

Student/teacher ratio: 17.2

Number of students: 864

Racial breakdown:

African American:

93.1%

Hispanic:

5.0%

Two or more races:

0.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 76.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Eleanor McMain Secondary School ranks worse than 58.9% of high schools in Louisiana. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 43.3. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (93.1%), Hispanic (5%), two or more races (0.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 76.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Eleanor McMain Secondary School is 17.2. (See more...)

Compare Eleanor McMain Secondary School employs 50 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Eleanor McMain Secondary School is $15,356.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Eleanor McMain Secondary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Eleanor McMain Secondary School 196^th of 333 Louisiana public high schools. (See Eleanor McMain Secondary School in the ranking list.)

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Eleanor McMain Secondary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Eleanor McMain Secondary School 68^th of 122 Louisiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Eleanor McMain Secondary School

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Rank History for all students at Eleanor McMain Secondary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	LA State Percentile
2019	35.69	215^th	313	31.3%
2021	17.66	261^st	322	18.9%
2022	27.27	242^nd	326	25.8%
2023	18.59	261^st	321	18.7%
2024	43.30	196^th	333	41.1%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Eleanor McMain Secondary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	LA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	65.84	9^th	40	77.5%
2023	29.81	27^th	34	20.6%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Eleanor McMain Secondary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	LA State Percentile
2022	44.01	69^th	139	50.4%
2023	16.52	120^th	138	13.0%
2024	36.06	110^th	165	33.3%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Eleanor McMain Secondary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	LA State Percentile
2022	30.01	231^st	322	28.3%
2023	21.71	251^st	321	21.8%
2024	48.19	175^th	328	46.6%

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Rank History for Female students at Eleanor McMain Secondary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	LA State Percentile
2022	30.21	223^rd	311	28.3%
2023	20.09	256^th	308	16.9%
2024	34.81	210^th	308	31.8%

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Rank History for Male students at Eleanor McMain Secondary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	LA State Percentile
2022	23.86	238^th	301	20.9%
2023	14.90	257^th	306	16.0%
2024	45.10	174^th	315	44.8%

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Rank History for African American students at Eleanor McMain Secondary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	LA State Percentile
2022	49.85	118^th	256	53.9%
2023	36.61	158^th	252	37.3%
2024	64.72	63^rd	260	75.8%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Eleanor McMain Secondary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	LA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	9.65	95^th	103	7.8%
2023	4.67	101^st	107	5.6%

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Data source: test scores: Louisiana Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Louisiana Dept of Education

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Enrollment information for Eleanor McMain Secondary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2018	4	768	3	26	0	1	0	802
2019	3	814	3	30	0	0	0	850
2020	3	848	2	33	0	0	1	887
2021	3	854	3	29	1	1	2	893
2022	2	828	1	28	2	1	1	863
2023	5	804	1	43	2	1	8	864

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Eleanor McMain Secondary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2018	802	43.0	18.6	51.6
2019	850	45.0	18.8	59.3
2020	887	47.5	18.6	64.6
2021	893	45.9	19.4	66.6
2022	863	49.0	17.6	68.4
2023	864	50.0	17.2	76.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Eleanor McMain Secondary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2018	802	43.0	18.6	51.6
2019	850	45.0	18.8	59.3
2020	887	47.5	18.6	64.6
2021	893	45.9	19.4	66.6
2022	863	49.0	17.6	68.4
2023	864	50.0	17.2	76.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Eleanor McMain Secondary School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$14,237
2019	$13,161
2020	$12,727
2021	$12,199
2022	$15,356

Data source: Louisiana Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Eleanor McMain Secondary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 215^th of 313 High schools	Ranks 261^st of 321 High schools	12.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Eleanor McMain Secondary School)	58	37	21%
End of Course Algebra I (Louisiana)	67	64	3%
End of Course Geometry (Eleanor McMain Secondary School)	45	34	11%
End of Course Geometry (Louisiana)	68	61	7%
End of Course English II (Eleanor McMain Secondary School)	63	57	6%
End of Course English II (Louisiana)	69	67	2%
End of Course U.S. History (Eleanor McMain Secondary School)	51	31	20%
End of Course U.S. History (Louisiana)	59	54	5%
End of Course English I (Eleanor McMain Secondary School)	68	47	21%
End of Course English I (Louisiana)	71	67	4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	850	864	1.6%
African American	814	804	1.2%
American Indian	0	2
Asian	3	1	66.7%
Hispanic	30	43	43.3%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	3	5	66.7%
Two or More Races	0	8
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	59.3%	76.5%	17.2%

Schools Near Eleanor McMain Secondary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				LEAP Algebra I (2024)	LEAP Geometry (2024)	LEAP English II (2024)	LEAP U.S. History (2024)	LEAP English I (2024)	LEAP Biology (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	LEAP Algebra I End of Course	LEAP Geometry End of Course	LEAP English II End of Course	LEAP U.S. History End of Course	LEAP English I End of Course	LEAP Biology End of Course	Total
Eleanor McMain Secondary School	Public, Charter	8-12	5712 South Claiborne Avenue	New Orleans	70125	Orleans Parish	Eleanor McMain Secondary School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(504) 324-7500	864	50	17.2	76.5%	5 (0.6%)	804 (93.1%)	43 (5.0%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	8 (0.9%)	43.3	196^th of 333 public high schools	41.1%		18.6	261^st of 321 public high schools	18.7%	65	56.0	47.0	55.0	53.0	78.0	53.0	$15,356
Sophie B. Wright Institute of Academic Excellence	Public, Charter	6-12	1426 Napoleon Avenue	New Orleans	70115	Orleans Parish	Sophie B Wright Institute of Academic Excellence	Yes	No	No	Yes	(504) 304-3916	420	29	14.4	80.5%	3 (0.7%)	365 (86.9%)	48 (11.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.7%)								(n/a)
Booker T. Washington High School	Public, Charter	9-12	1201 South Roman St.	New Orleans	70125	Orleans Parish	KIPP Booker T. Washington	Yes	No	No	Yes	(504) 410-5289	765	58	13.1	87.7%	3 (0.4%)	702 (91.8%)	55 (7.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.4%)								(n/a)
Opportunities Academy	Public, Charter	12	2625 Thalia St.	New Orleans	70113	Orleans Parish	Opportunities Academy	Yes	No	No	(n/a)	(504) 503-1421	84	2	52.5	85.7%	5 (6.0%)	76 (90.5%)	2 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.2%)								(n/a)							$53,737
The NET Charter High School	Public, Charter	8-12	1614 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd	New Orleans	70113	Orleans Parish	The NET Charter High School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(504) 267-9060	293	8	34.8	77.8%	11 (3.8%)	232 (79.2%)	33 (11.3%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.4%)	1 (0.3%)	12 (4.1%)								(n/a)
Warren Easton Charter High School	Public, Charter	9-12	3019 Canal Street	New Orleans	70119	Orleans Parish	Warren Easton Charter Foundation Inc.	Yes	No	No	Yes	(504) 324-7400	1,112	69	16.1	46.0%	2 (0.2%)	1,084 (97.5%)	23 (2.1%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	46.1	186^th of 333 public high schools	44.1%		44.8	189^th of 321 public high schools	41.1%	3	62.0	38.0	55.0	65.0	64.0	63.0	$16,436
International High School of New Orleans	Public, Charter	9-12	727 Carondelet Street	New Orleans	70130	Orleans Parish	Voices for International Business & Education	Yes	No	No	Yes	(504) 613-5703	411	28	14.6	53.8%	29 (7.1%)	213 (51.8%)	149 (36.3%)	9 (2.2%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	9 (2.2%)	19.2	271^st of 333 public high schools	18.6%		27.5	238^th of 321 public high schools	25.9%	33	33.0		50.0	41.0	42.0	46.0	$16,891
New Orleans Charter Science and Mathematics High School	Public, Charter	9-12	2011 Bienville St.	New Orleans	70112	Orleans Parish	New Orleans Charter Science and Mathematics High School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(504) 324-7061	579	40	14.4	85.3%	21 (3.6%)	412 (71.2%)	108 (18.7%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (6.2%)	27.5	245^th of 333 public high schools	26.4%		22.5	250^th of 321 public high schools	22.1%	5	36.0	41.0	60.0	44.0	48.0	52.0
New Harmony High Institute	Public, Charter	9-12	3368 Esplanade	New Orleans	70119	Orleans Parish	New Harmony High Institute	Yes	No	No	Yes	(504) 612-7869	369	31	11.9	42.0%	101 (27.4%)	185 (50.1%)	74 (20.1%)	5 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.1%)	26.2	251^st of 333 public high schools	24.6%		41.3	198^th of 321 public high schools	38.3%	53	30.0		51.0	56.0	40.0	51.0	$17,971
JCFA-East	Public, Charter	9-12	3410 Jefferson Hwy	Jefferson	70121	Jefferson Parish	JCFA-East	Yes	No	No	Yes	(504) 410-3280	229	10	23.2	63.3%	64 (27.9%)	96 (41.9%)	54 (23.6%)	4 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (4.8%)	30.1	236^th of 333 public high schools	29.1%		41.1	199^th of 321 public high schools	38.0%	37	27.0	53.0	56.0	72.0	23.0	36.0	$21,691

Frequently Asked Questions about Eleanor McMain Secondary School

How many students attend Eleanor McMain Secondary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 864 students attended Eleanor McMain Secondary School.

Is Eleanor McMain Secondary School a good school?

Eleanor McMain Secondary School ranks 196^th of 333 Louisiana high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Eleanor McMain Secondary School?

Students at Eleanor McMain Secondary School are 93% African American, 5% Hispanic.

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