New Orleans High School Signature Centers serves 627 students in grades 8-10.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 8-10
Total Students
627 students
Total Classroom Teachers (04-05)
43 teachers
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
11%
Black
98%
41%
White
1%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend New Orleans High School Signature Centers?
627 students attend New Orleans High School Signature Centers.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of New Orleans High School Signature Centers students are Black, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What grades does New Orleans High School Signature Centers offer ?
New Orleans High School Signature Centers offers enrollment in grades 8-10
What school district is New Orleans High School Signature Centers part of?
New Orleans High School Signature Centers is part of Orleans Parish School District.
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