Edna Karr High School

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Edna Karr High School ranks 178 th of 333 Louisiana high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Edna Karr High School is a public charter high school in New Orleans, Louisiana, serving 1,134 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Walter L. Cohen High School District, which is ranked 56 out of 122 districts in Louisiana and rated 3 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Edna Karr High School has a significantly higher percentage of African American students (89.68%) compared to nearby schools like Thomas Jefferson High School for Advanced Studies and New Orleans Center for Creative Arts, which have more diverse student populations. The school's test scores are generally lower than the state averages, though it performs better than the state in English I and U.S. History. Edna Karr also has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 62.01% to 74.51% over the past three years, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population. Additionally, the school has a relatively high student-teacher ratio, ranging from 19.1 to 21.8 over the past three years.

While Edna Karr High School faces challenges, including lower academic performance compared to the state and significant racial disparities in the student population, the school's relatively strong performance for its African American and Hispanic student subgroups suggests that there may be opportunities to build on these strengths and improve overall academic outcomes for all students. Nearby schools like Thomas Jefferson High School for Advanced Studies and New Orleans Center for Creative Arts consistently rank among the top high schools in the state, providing a benchmark for Edna Karr to strive towards.

Detail:

Public, Charter 9-12

4400 General Meyer Ave
New Orleans, LA 70131

(504) 302-7135

District: Edna Karr High School

SchoolDigger Rank:
178^th of 333 Louisiana High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,840

Student/teacher ratio: 15.0

Number of students: 1,131

Racial breakdown:

African American:

89.2%

Hispanic:

4.6%

American Indian:

3.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 78%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Edna Karr High School ranks worse than 53.5% of high schools in Louisiana. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 49.73. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (89.2%), Hispanic (4.6%), American Indian (3.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 78% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Edna Karr High School is 15. (See more...)

Compare Edna Karr High School employs 75.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Edna Karr High School is $12,840.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Edna Karr High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Edna Karr High School 178^th of 333 Louisiana public high schools. (See Edna Karr High School in the ranking list.)

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Edna Karr High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Edna Karr High School 56^th of 122 Louisiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Edna Karr High School

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Rank History for all students at Edna Karr High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	LA State Percentile
2019	37.00	208^th	313	33.5%
2021	30.19	219^th	322	32.0%
2022	34.79	213^th	326	34.7%
2023	38.53	203^rd	321	36.8%
2024	49.73	178^th	333	46.5%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Edna Karr High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	LA State Percentile
2022	33.74	91^st	139	34.5%
2023	41.90	76^th	138	44.9%
2024	26.95	125^th	165	24.2%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Edna Karr High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	LA State Percentile
2022	36.75	203^rd	322	37.0%
2023	43.27	188^th	321	41.4%
2024	53.52	144^th	328	56.1%

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Rank History for Homeless students at Edna Karr High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	LA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	70.34	5^th	23	78.3%
2024	68.98	5^th	25	80.0%

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Rank History for Female students at Edna Karr High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	LA State Percentile
2022	34.01	210^th	311	32.5%
2023	40.55	194^th	308	37.0%
2024	56.40	141^st	308	54.2%

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Rank History for Male students at Edna Karr High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	LA State Percentile
2022	32.06	204^th	301	32.2%
2023	42.44	182^nd	306	40.5%
2024	45.87	169^th	315	46.3%

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Rank History for African American students at Edna Karr High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	LA State Percentile
2022	54.32	99^th	256	61.3%
2023	57.09	91^st	252	63.9%
2024	71.17	47^th	260	81.9%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Edna Karr High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	LA State Percentile
2022	58.62	39^th	103	62.1%
2023	48.82	56^th	107	47.7%
2024	47.03	61^st	113	46.0%

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Rank History for Native American students at Edna Karr High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	LA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	13.97	10^th	10	0.0%

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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 Edna Karr High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2018	7	1076	9	14	3	0	0	1109
2019	3	1052	10	13	5	0	0	1083
2020	11	1023	9	24	5	0	1	1073
2021	12	1039	11	18	3	1	3	1087
2022	10	1024	14	35	2	1	3	1089
2023	12	1017	9	46	39	1	10	1134
2024	8	1009	8	52	36	1	17	1131

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

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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 Edna Karr High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2018	1109	61.0	18.1	44.3
2019	1083	60.0	18.0	53.3
2020	1073	56.0	19.1	56.1
2021	1087	56.7	19.1	62
2022	1089	57.0	19.1	64.6
2023	1134	52.0	21.8	74.5
2024	1131	75.3	15.0	78

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 Edna Karr High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2018	1109	61.0	18.1	44.3
2019	1083	60.0	18.0	53.3
2020	1073	56.0	19.1	56.1
2021	1087	56.7	19.1	62
2022	1089	57.0	19.1	64.6
2023	1134	52.0	21.8	74.5
2024	1131	75.3	15.0	78

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 Edna Karr High School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$12,467
2019	$12,472
2020	$12,151
2021	$11,623
2022	$12,840

Data source: Louisiana Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Edna Karr High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 208^th of 313 High schools	Ranks 203^rd of 321 High schools	3.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Edna Karr High School)	48	64	16%
End of Course Algebra I (Louisiana)	67	64	3%
End of Course English II (Edna Karr High School)	65	60	5%
End of Course English II (Louisiana)	69	67	2%
End of Course U.S. History (Edna Karr High School)	54	56	2%
End of Course U.S. History (Louisiana)	59	54	5%
End of Course English I (Edna Karr High School)	64	52	12%
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	1083	1134	4.7%
African American	1052	1017	3.3%
American Indian	5	39	680%
Asian	10	9	10%
Hispanic	13	46	253.8%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	3	12	300%
Two or More Races	0	10
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	53.3%	74.5%	21.2%

Schools Near Edna Karr High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				LEAP Mathematics (2024)				LEAP English Language Arts (2024)				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 Mathematics 6th Grade	LEAP Mathematics 7th Grade	LEAP Mathematics 8th Grade	LEAP Mathematics All Grades	LEAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	LEAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	LEAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	LEAP English Language Arts All Grades	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
Edna Karr High School	Public, Charter	9-12	4400 General Meyer Ave	New Orleans	70131	Orleans Parish	Edna Karr High School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(504) 302-7135	1,131	75	15.0	78.0%	8 (0.7%)	1,009 (89.2%)	52 (4.6%)	8 (0.7%)	36 (3.2%)	1 (0.1%)	17 (1.5%)	49.7	178^th of 333 public high schools	46.5%		38.5	203^rd of 321 public high schools	36.8%	25									53.0	46.0	66.0	59.0	73.0	62.0	$12,840
New Orleans Military & Maritime Academy	Public, Charter	8-12	425 O Bannon Street	New Orleans	70114	Orleans Parish	New Orleans Military & Maritime Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(504) 227-3810	943	75	12.5	74.3%	211 (22.4%)	260 (27.6%)	402 (42.6%)	20 (2.1%)	7 (0.7%)	1 (0.1%)	42 (4.5%)	49.9	176^th of 333 public high schools	47.1%		49.2	172^nd of 321 public high schools	46.4%	4			32.0	32.0			55.0	55.0	56.0	50.0	66.0	76.0	63.0	52.0	$14,167
C.F. Rowley Alternative School	Public	6-12	49 Madison Avenue	Chalmette	70043	St. Bernard Parish	St. Bernard Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(504) 301-4001	184	16	11.4	62.0%	50 (27.2%)	93 (50.5%)	32 (17.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (4.9%)	2.2	324^th of 333 public high schools	2.7%		4.5	305^th of 321 public high schools	5.0%	19	10.0	20.0	12.0	12.0	34.0	19.0	28.0	28.0		17.0	19.0	14.0		16.0	$19,694
L.B. Landry High School	Public, Charter	9-12	1200 L.B. Landry Avenue	New Orleans	70114	Orleans Parish	Lord Beaconsfield Landry-Oliver Perry Walker High	Yes	No	No	Yes	(504) 302-7170	609	34	18.1	94.4%	0 (0.0%)	575 (94.4%)	21 (3.4%)	13 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Frederick A. Douglass High School	Public, Charter	9-12	3820 St. Claude Ave	New Orleans	70117	Orleans Parish	Frederick A. Douglass High School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(504) 373-6255	673	47	14.3	82.9%	3 (0.4%)	632 (93.9%)	31 (4.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.0%)								(n/a)
Thomas Jefferson High School for Advanced Studies	Public, Magnet	6-12	910 Gretna Blvd	Gretna	70053	Jefferson Parish	Jefferson Parish	No	Yes	No	Yes	(504) 363-4300	541	28	19.2	33.8%	148 (27.4%)	172 (31.8%)	104 (19.2%)	87 (16.1%)	4 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (4.8%)	94.9	9^th of 333 public high schools	97.3%		95.9	2^nd of 321 public high schools	99.4%	7	100.0				100.0	100.0		100.0	99.0	93.0	100.0		100.0	99.0	$15,121
New Orleans Center for Creative Arts	Public	9-12	2800 Chartres St.	New Orleans	70117	Orleans Parish	New Orleans Center for Creative Arts	No	No	No	(n/a)	(504) 940-2787	227	66	3.4	33.9%	81 (35.7%)	97 (42.7%)	38 (16.7%)	5 (2.2%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.2%)	93	10^th of 333 public high schools	97.0%					(n/a)											93.0			88.0	$39,048
Chalmette High School	Public	9-12	1100 East Judge Perez Dr.	Chalmette	70043	St. Bernard Parish	St. Bernard Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(504) 301-2600	2,317	164	14.1	57.1%	1,025 (44.2%)	712 (30.7%)	419 (18.1%)	63 (2.7%)	17 (0.7%)	2 (0.1%)	79 (3.4%)	53.3	165^th of 333 public high schools	50.5%		57.7	141^st of 321 public high schools	56.1%	24									67.0	63.0	67.0	54.0	64.0	61.0	$13,294
Young Audiences Charter High School	Public, Charter	9-12	1000 Burmaster St.	Gretna	70053	Jefferson Parish	Jefferson Parish	Yes	No	No	Yes	(504) 304-6332	596	33	18.0	79.9%	79 (13.3%)	392 (65.8%)	98 (16.4%)	6 (1.0%)	4 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	16 (2.7%)	21.8	265^th of 333 public high schools	20.4%		24.6	244^th of 321 public high schools	24.0%	21									37.0	38.0	56.0	31.0	54.0	43.0	$18,242
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	439	27	16.2	59.9%	23 (5.2%)	244 (55.6%)	154 (35.1%)	3 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.5%)	12 (2.7%)	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

Frequently Asked Questions about Edna Karr High School

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Edna Karr High School ranks 178^th of 333 Louisiana high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Edna Karr High School?

Students at Edna Karr High School are 89% African American, 5% Hispanic, 3% American Indian, 2% Two or more races.

How many students attend Edna Karr High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,131 students attended Edna Karr High School.

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