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#1058 of 1,288 schools in LA
Abramson Sci Academy
High School · Sci Academy · New Orleans, LA
A charter high school in New Orleans, LA where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.
5552 Read Blvd, New Orleans, LA 70127
- Math 39% vs LA 36% (2025)
- Reading 30% vs LA 44% (2025)
- 77.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Abramson Sci Academy score 34% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
2025 LEAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 11-year record (2015–2025), then recovered 15 points since 2020, reaching 35% in 2025.
Show all 9 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2015-2025) · reading/ELA 46% (multi-year average, 2015-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 20 test records from LA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
88%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Abramson Sci Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 46Car-Dependent
- Transit 32Some Transit
- Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$41,548
Median home value
$191,200
Median rent
$1,060/mo
College educated
24.7%
Homeownership
49.9%
Poverty rate
24.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 70127; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Living SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.4 | 9–12 | 1.3 mi | 193 | Compare → |
| Hype AcademyPrivate · tuition | 4.9private | 6–11 | 1.8 mi | 36 | Compare → |
| Livingston Collegiate AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.0 | 9–12 | 1.9 mi | 630 | Compare → |
| New Orleans Accelerated High SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 2.1 | 8–12 | 2.0 mi | 273 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Sci Academy
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $16,212NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Abramson Sci Academy is listed in Sci Academy; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Abramson Sci Academy
Abramson Sci Academy is a public high school in New Orleans, LA, part of Sci Academy, serving approximately 665 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,058 of 1,288 schools in LA. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Abramson Sci Academy
What grades does Abramson Sci Academy serve?
Abramson Sci Academy serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Abramson Sci Academy?
Abramson Sci Academy has an enrollment of approximately 665 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Abramson Sci Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Abramson Sci Academy is 16.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Abramson Sci Academy rank in LA?
Abramson Sci Academy ranks #1,058 of 1,288 schools in LA.
What is Abramson Sci Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Abramson Sci Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Abramson Sci Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Abramson Sci Academy has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025).
Is Abramson Sci Academy a charter school?
Yes, Abramson Sci Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Abramson Sci Academy a Title I school?
No, Abramson Sci Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Abramson Sci Academy?
88.0% of students at Abramson Sci Academy qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 665
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Orleans Parish
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.7%
- Phone
- (504) 373-6264
- 4-Year Graduation
- 77.0%
- Area population (ZIP 70127)
- 24,769
- Area average commute
- 26.2 min
- Area median age
- 36.9
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 LEAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 LEAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 LEAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 LEAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 70127; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2015-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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