Sarah Towles Reed High School

Summary:

Sarah Towles Reed High School is a public charter high school in New Orleans, Louisiana, serving 377 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Sarah Towles Reed High School District, which is ranked 113 out of 122 districts in Louisiana and is rated 0 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

The data reveals that Sarah Towles Reed High School consistently underperforms the state average in academic proficiency across all subject areas and grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates were significantly lower than the state averages in Algebra I (33% vs. 62%), Geometry (22% vs. 58%), English II (32% vs. 66%), and Biology (29% vs. 62%). The school's performance is particularly concerning for certain student subgroups, such as Hispanic students and English Language Learners, who rank in the bottom 20% and bottom 50% of Louisiana high schools, respectively. Additionally, the school has a high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 70.56% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, which is significantly higher than the state average and many nearby schools.

In contrast, nearby high-performing schools like Benjamin Franklin High School, which is ranked 4th out of 333 Louisiana high schools, consistently outperform the state average in academic proficiency, with over 99% of students scoring proficient or better in Geometry, U.S. History, and Biology. The data suggests that Sarah Towles Reed High School faces significant challenges in providing a high-quality education to its students, particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds, and highlights the need for targeted interventions and support to address these disparities.

Detail:

Public, Charter 9-12

5316 Michoud Blvd
New Orleans, LA 70129

(504) 503-0749

District: Sarah Towles Reed High School

SchoolDigger Rank:
305^th of 333 Louisiana High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $18,708

Student/teacher ratio: 15.8

Number of students: 413

Racial breakdown:

African American:

52.5%

Hispanic:

37.5%

Asian:

7.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 93%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Sarah Towles Reed High School ranks worse than 91.6% of high schools in Louisiana. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 7.02. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (52.5%), Hispanic (37.5%), Asian (7.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 93% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sarah Towles Reed High School is 15.8. (See more...)

Compare Sarah Towles Reed High School employs 26 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sarah Towles Reed High School is $18,708.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Sarah Towles Reed High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Sarah Towles Reed High School 305^th of 333 Louisiana public high schools. (See Sarah Towles Reed High School in the ranking list.)

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Sarah Towles Reed High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Sarah Towles Reed High School 113^th of 122 Louisiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Sarah Towles Reed High School

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Rank History for all students at Sarah Towles Reed High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	LA State Percentile
2021	5.94	298^th	322	7.5%
2022	6.49	301^st	326	7.7%
2023	9.83	288^th	321	10.3%
2024	7.02	305^th	333	8.4%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Sarah Towles Reed High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	LA State Percentile
2022	17.59	36^th	40	10.0%
2023	15.57	33^rd	34	2.9%
2024	10.17	50^th	50	0.0%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Sarah Towles Reed High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	LA State Percentile
2022	33.15	92^nd	139	33.8%
2023	17.18	118^th	138	14.5%
2024	26.63	127^th	165	23.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Sarah Towles Reed High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	LA State Percentile
2022	7.92	300^th	322	6.8%
2023	8.89	293^rd	321	8.7%
2024	10.10	293^rd	328	10.7%

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Rank History for Female students at Sarah Towles Reed High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	LA State Percentile
2022	4.97	294^th	311	5.5%
2023	8.47	287^th	308	6.8%
2024	4.17	295^th	308	4.2%

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Rank History for Male students at Sarah Towles Reed High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	LA State Percentile
2022	15.21	256^th	301	15.0%
2023	12.95	262^nd	306	14.4%
2024	12.41	277^th	315	12.1%

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Rank History for Asian students at Sarah Towles Reed High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	LA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	3.39	20^th	20	0.0%
2023	14.00	21^st	24	12.5%

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Rank History for African American students at Sarah Towles Reed High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	LA State Percentile
2022	19.85	214^th	256	16.4%
2023	19.24	207^th	252	17.9%
2024	20.21	212^th	260	18.5%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Sarah Towles Reed High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	LA State Percentile
2022	7.61	100^th	103	2.9%
2023	5.49	100^th	107	6.5%
2024	5.16	108^th	113	4.4%

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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 Sarah Towles Reed High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2018	1	88	32	38	0	1	1	161
2019	1	165	52	69	0	0	0	287
2020	5	219	50	126	0	0	1	401
2021	5	193	46	141	0	0	2	387
2022	6	195	49	138	0	0	2	390
2023	3	190	44	136	0	0	4	377
2024	5	217	32	155	2	0	2	413

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 Sarah Towles Reed High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2018	161	21.0	7.6	44.1
2019	287	19.0	15.1	47.7
2020	401	23.0	17.4	42.4
2021	387	24.0	16.1	38
2022	390	22.0	17.7	41.8
2023	377	23.7	15.8	70.6
2024	413	26.0	15.8	93

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 Sarah Towles Reed High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2018	161	21.0	7.6	44.1
2019	287	19.0	15.1	47.7
2020	401	23.0	17.4	42.4
2021	387	24.0	16.1	38
2022	390	22.0	17.7	41.8
2023	377	23.7	15.8	70.6
2024	413	26.0	15.8	93

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 Sarah Towles Reed High School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$19,590
2019	$13,103
2020	$11,719
2021	$12,572
2022	$18,708

Data source: Louisiana Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Sarah Towles Reed High School

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Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Sarah Towles Reed High School)	57	38	19%
End of Course Algebra I (Louisiana)	67	64	3%
End of Course Geometry (Sarah Towles Reed High School)	48	21	27%
End of Course Geometry (Louisiana)	68	61	7%
End of Course English II (Sarah Towles Reed High School)	59	32	27%
End of Course English II (Louisiana)	69	67	2%
End of Course U.S. History (Sarah Towles Reed High School)	49	25	24%
End of Course U.S. History (Louisiana)	59	54	5%
End of Course English I (Sarah Towles Reed High School)	57	44	13%
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	287	377	31.4%
African American	165	190	15.2%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	52	44	15.4%
Hispanic	69	136	97.1%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	1	3	200%
Two or More Races	0	4
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	47.7%	70.6%	22.8%

Schools Near Sarah Towles Reed 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
Sarah Towles Reed High School	Public, Charter	9-12	5316 Michoud Blvd	New Orleans	70129	Orleans Parish	Sarah Towles Reed High School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(504) 503-0749	413	26	15.8	93.0%	5 (1.2%)	217 (52.5%)	155 (37.5%)	32 (7.7%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	7	305^th of 333 public high schools	8.4%		9.8	288^th of 321 public high schools	10.3%	17									33.0	22.0	32.0		32.0	29.0	$18,708
Living School	Public, Charter	9-12	6003 Bullard Ave. Suite 16	New Orleans	70128	Orleans Parish	Living School Inc.	Yes	No	No	Yes	(504) 218-4437	193	14	13.7	83.4%	2 (1.0%)	123 (63.7%)	66 (34.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	3.2	321^st of 333 public high schools	3.6%					(n/a)									14.0		29.0	23.0	16.0	27.0	$16,285
New Orleans Accelerated High School	Public, Charter	8-12	12000 Hayne Blvd.	New Orleans	70128	Orleans Parish	New Orleans Accelerated High School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(504) 267-3882	273	12	21.9	76.2%	8 (2.9%)	240 (87.9%)	23 (8.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)								(n/a)
Abramson Sci Academy	Public, Charter	9-12	5552 Read Blvd	New Orleans	70127	Orleans Parish	Sci Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(504) 373-6264	665	41	16.3	88.0%	4 (0.6%)	551 (82.9%)	69 (10.4%)	25 (3.8%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (2.3%)								(n/a)
Livingston Collegiate Academy	Public, Charter	9-12	7301 Dwyer Road	New Orleans	70126	Orleans Parish	Livingston Collegiate Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(504) 503-0004	630	39	16.2	82.1%	7 (1.1%)	496 (78.7%)	118 (18.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.3%)								(n/a)
Rooted School	Public, Charter	9-12	6701 Press Drive	New Orleans	70122	Orleans Parish	Rooted School	Yes	No	No	(n/a)	(504) 383-4654	153	11	14.1	9.2%	7 (4.6%)	120 (78.4%)	22 (14.4%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.0%)								(n/a)
G W Carver High School	Public, Charter	9-12	3059 Higgins Blvd	New Orleans	70126	Orleans Parish	G W Carver Collegiate Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(504) 308-3660	778	44	17.5	90.4%	2 (0.3%)	688 (88.4%)	83 (10.7%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.5%)								(n/a)
The NET 2 Charter High School	Public, Charter	8-12	6601 Franklin Ave	New Orleans	70122	Orleans Parish	The NET2 High School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(504) 267-9765	189	12	15.9	61.4%	1 (0.5%)	173 (91.5%)	8 (4.2%)	2 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.6%)								(n/a)
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
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

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Sarah Towles Reed High School ranks in the bottom 8.4% of Louisiana high schools.

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Students at Sarah Towles Reed High School are 53% African American, 38% Hispanic, 8% Asian, 1% White.

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In the 2023-24 school year, 413 students attended Sarah Towles Reed High School.

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