Walter L. Cohen High School School District
School District · New Orleans, Louisiana
Avg Rating
3.7
out of 10
Schools
1
1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$19,494
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.3:1
Avg Rating
3.7
out of 10
Schools
1
1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$19,494
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.3:1
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Walter L. Cohen High School
New Orleans · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Per-pupil spending
$19,494
+$4,404 vs Louisiana median
District size
406 students
Smaller than Louisiana median
Top-Rated Schools in Walter L. Cohen High School
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (1 of 1). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Walter L. Cohen High School | 3.7 / 10 |
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About Walter L. Cohen High School
Walter L. Cohen High School is a New Orleans, Louisiana school district serving 1 schools. The district educates 406 students with a student-teacher ratio of 11.3:1. The district invests $19,494 per student annually.
With an average rating of 3.7/10, Walter L. Cohen High School has schools with varying levels of academic achievement.
The highest-rated school in the district is Walter L. Cohen High School, which has a composite score of 3.7/10.
In standardized testing, Walter L. Cohen High School students show an average math proficiency of 34.8% and ELA proficiency of 37.5%.
The district includes 1 high school.
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Schools in Walter L. Cohen High School, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Walter L. Cohen High School with test data.
District Details
- State
- Louisiana
- City
- New Orleans
- Total Enrollment
- 406
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.3%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Walter L. Cohen High School?
Walter L. Cohen High School has 1 schools in total — 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Walter L. Cohen High School?
The average composite rating for Walter L. Cohen High School is 3.7/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Walter L. Cohen High School?
Walter L. Cohen High School spends $19,494 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Walter L. Cohen High School?
The average student-teacher ratio in Walter L. Cohen High School is 11.3:1.
What is the top-rated school in Walter L. Cohen High School?
Walter L. Cohen High School is the highest-rated school in Walter L. Cohen High School with a composite score of 3.7/10.
What are the test scores in Walter L. Cohen High School?
Across schools in Walter L. Cohen High School with test data, the average math proficiency is 34.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 37.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 3.7/10
- Math Proficiency
- 34.8%
- ELA Proficiency
- 37.5%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Louisiana Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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