Abramson Sci Academy is a high school in the New Orleans East area of New Orleans, United States. The school is a charter school and has an open admission system.
Serving 665 students in grades 9-12, Abramson Sci Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 665 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in LA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Abramson Sci Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Abramson Sci Academy's student population of 665 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
665 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Year Founded
2008
School Rankings
Abramson Sci Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,244 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Abramson Sci Academy is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#896 out of 1244 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
2%
Hispanic
10%
11%
Black
83%
41%
White
1%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
83%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
57%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Abramson Sci Academy's ranking?
Abramson Sci Academy is ranked #896 out of 1,244 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Abramson Sci Academy often compared to?
Abramson Sci Academyis often viewed alongside schools like New Orleans Charter Science And Mathematics High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Abramson Sci Academy?
The graduation rate of Abramson Sci Academy is 80-84%, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 83%.
How many students attend Abramson Sci Academy?
665 students attend Abramson Sci Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Abramson Sci Academy students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Abramson Sci Academy?
Abramson Sci Academy has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Abramson Sci Academy offer ?
Abramson Sci Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Abramson Sci Academy part of?
Abramson Sci Academy is part of Sci Academy School District.
In what neighborhood is Abramson Sci Academy located?
Abramson Sci Academy is located in the New Orleans East Area neighborhood of New Orleans, LA. There are 12 other public schools located in New Orleans East Area.
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