McDonogh 35 Senior High School

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McDonogh 35 Senior High School ranks 224 th of 333 Louisiana high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

McDonogh 35 Senior High School is a public charter high school in New Orleans, Louisiana, serving 859 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the McDonogh 35 Senior High School District, which is ranked 79 out of 122 districts in Louisiana and rated 2 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

McDonogh 35 stands out for its significantly higher percentage of African American students (95.46%) compared to nearby schools, which range from 50-91% African American. The school outperforms the state average in Algebra I End of Course (EOC) exams, with 71% of students proficient versus 62% statewide, but underperforms in Geometry (39% proficient vs. 58% state) and U.S. History (39% proficient vs. 57% state). McDonogh 35 also has a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 80-103% over the past 3 years, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population. Additionally, the school has a relatively high student-teacher ratio of 17.8, compared to nearby schools like John F. Kennedy High School (10.0) and New Harmony High Institute (11.9).

While McDonogh 35 ranks lower overall compared to other Louisiana high schools, its African American students perform relatively better, ranking 108 out of 260 high schools (3 stars). This suggests the school may be doing a better job supporting its majority African American student population. In contrast, the nearby New Orleans Center for Creative Arts (NOCCA) is a standout, ranking 10th out of 333 Louisiana high schools and achieving 5 out of 5 stars from SchoolDigger. NOCCA's student population is more racially diverse and has a lower percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients, which may contribute to its exceptional performance.

Detail:

Public, Charter 9-12

4000 Cadillac St.
New Orleans, LA 70122

(504) 324-7600

District: McDonogh 35 Senior High School

SchoolDigger Rank:
224^th of 333 Louisiana High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,503

Student/teacher ratio: 13.2

Number of students: 862

Racial breakdown:

African American:

95.2%

Hispanic:

3.8%

White:

0.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 81.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details McDonogh 35 Senior High School ranks worse than 67.3% of high schools in Louisiana. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 33.16. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (95.2%), Hispanic (3.8%), two or more races (0.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 81.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at McDonogh 35 Senior High School is 13.2. (See more...)

Compare McDonogh 35 Senior High School employs 65.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at McDonogh 35 Senior High School is $16,503.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

McDonogh 35 Senior High School:

SchoolDigger ranks McDonogh 35 Senior High School 224^th of 333 Louisiana public high schools. (See McDonogh 35 Senior High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

African American students:

Hispanic students:

McDonogh 35 Senior High School:

SchoolDigger ranks McDonogh 35 Senior High School 79^th of 122 Louisiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at McDonogh 35 Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	LA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	33.16	224^th	333	32.7%

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Rank History for Special Education students at McDonogh 35 Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	LA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	39.74	97^th	165	41.2%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at McDonogh 35 Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	LA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	38.94	207^th	328	36.9%

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Rank History for Female students at McDonogh 35 Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	LA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	32.99	218^th	308	29.2%

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Rank History for Male students at McDonogh 35 Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	LA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	32.75	216^th	315	31.4%

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Rank History for African American students at McDonogh 35 Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	LA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	53.11	108^th	260	58.5%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at McDonogh 35 Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	LA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	38.28	77^th	113	31.9%

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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 McDonogh 35 Senior High School

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Year	White	African American	Hispanic	Two or More Races	Total
2020	0	166	2	0	168
2021	0	395	3	2	400
2022	1	447	7	3	458
2023	3	820	30	6	859
2024	4	821	33	4	862

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 McDonogh 35 Senior High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2020	168	13.7	12.2	64.9
2021	400	29.0	13.7	99.8
2022	458	34.0	13.4	103.5
2023	859	48.0	17.8	80.6
2024	862	65.1	13.2	81.2

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 McDonogh 35 Senior High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2020	168	13.7	12.2	64.9
2021	400	29.0	13.7	99.8
2022	458	34.0	13.4	103.5
2023	859	48.0	17.8	80.6
2024	862	65.1	13.2	81.2

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 McDonogh 35 Senior High School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2021	$11,214
2022	$16,503

Data source: Louisiana Department of Education

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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
McDonogh 35 Senior High School	Public, Charter	9-12	4000 Cadillac St.	New Orleans	70122	Orleans Parish	McDonogh 35 Senior High School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(504) 324-7600	862	65	13.2	81.2%	4 (0.5%)	821 (95.2%)	33 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.5%)	33.2	224^th of 333 public high schools	32.7%					(n/a)	71.0	39.0	53.0	39.0	53.0	53.0	$16,503
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	355	29	12.1	46.5%	112 (31.5%)	152 (42.8%)	81 (22.8%)	4 (1.1%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.4%)	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
John F. Kennedy High School	Public, Charter	9-12	6026 Paris Avenue	New Orleans	70122	Orleans Parish	John F. Kennedy High School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(504) 335-1935	625	48	13.0	86.1%	2 (0.3%)	568 (90.9%)	43 (6.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	8 (1.3%)								(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	1,152	74	15.6	68.3%	4 (0.3%)	1,115 (96.8%)	28 (2.4%)	4 (0.3%)	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
Benjamin Franklin High School	Public, Charter	9-12	2001 Leon C Simon Drive	New Orleans	70122	Orleans Parish	Benjamin Franklin High School	Yes	No	No	No	(504) 286-2600	1,056	62	17.0	31.7%	415 (39.3%)	302 (28.6%)	101 (9.6%)	179 (17.0%)	4 (0.4%)	2 (0.2%)	53 (5.0%)	97	4^th of 333 public high schools	98.8%					(n/a)		99.0		100.0		100.0	$12,117
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	623	49	12.7	69.3%	22 (3.5%)	427 (68.5%)	139 (22.3%)	3 (0.5%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (4.8%)	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
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)
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
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)

Frequently Asked Questions about McDonogh 35 Senior High School

What is the racial makeup of McDonogh 35 Senior High School?

Students at McDonogh 35 Senior High School are 95% African American, 4% Hispanic.

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Is McDonogh 35 Senior High School a good school?

McDonogh 35 Senior High School ranks 224^th of 333 Louisiana high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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In the 2023-24 school year, 862 students attended McDonogh 35 Senior High School.

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