L. B. Landry College and Career Preparatory High School is a charter high school on the west bank of Orleans Parish in Algiers, New Orleans, Louisiana. L. B. Landry High School, a secondary school in the Whitney area of Algiers, New Orleans, Louisiana, preceded it.
Serving 609 students in grades 9-12, L.b. Landry High School 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 609 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in LA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
L.b. Landry High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
L.b. Landry High School's student population of 609 students has declined by 40% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 32% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
609 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Year Founded
2013
Colors
Navy Blue, Gold, Orange
School Rankings
L.b. Landry High School 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 L.b. Landry High School is 0.12, 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
#1102 out of 1244 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
4%
11%
Black
94%
41%
White
n/a
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
83%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Charging Buccaneers
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is L.b. Landry High School's ranking?
L.b. Landry High School is ranked #1102 out of 1,244 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of L.b. Landry High School?
The graduation rate of L.b. Landry High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 83%.
How many students attend L.b. Landry High School?
609 students attend L.b. Landry High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of L.b. Landry High School students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of L.b. Landry High School?
L.b. Landry High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does L.b. Landry High School offer ?
L.b. Landry High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is L.b. Landry High School part of?
L.b. Landry High School is part of Lord Beaconsfield Landry-Oliver Perry Walker High School District.
In what neighborhood is L.b. Landry High School located?
L.b. Landry High School is located in the Whitney neighborhood of New Orleans, LA.
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