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Dorothy Height Charter School
Elementary School · Dorothy Height Charter School · New Orleans, LA
A charter elementary school in New Orleans, LA where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.
3501 Seine Street, New Orleans, LA 70114
- Math 15% vs LA 33% (2025)
- Reading 21% vs LA 43% (2025)
- 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Dorothy Height Charter School score 18% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).
2025 LEAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 11-year record (2015–2025), then recovered 8 points since 2020, reaching 18% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 26% (multi-year average, 2015-2025) · reading/ELA 31% (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 40 test records from LA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
77.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Dorothy Height Charter School 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 61Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 33Some Transit
- Bike 66Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$41,435
Median home value
$194,100
Median rent
$1,113/mo
College educated
26.4%
Homeownership
43.8%
Poverty rate
25.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 70114; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
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| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calvary Baptist SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.5private | PK–8 | 1.0 mi | 52 | Compare → |
| Alice M Harte Elementary Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.9 | PK–8 | 1.3 mi | 738 | Compare → |
| Stepping Stones MontessoriPrivate · tuition | 7.6private | PK–3 | 1.3 mi | 41 | Compare → |
| Terrytown Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | PK–5 | 1.4 mi | 642 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Dorothy Height Charter School
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $16,901NCES 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.
Dorothy Height Charter School is listed in Dorothy Height Charter School; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Dorothy Height Charter School
Dorothy Height Charter School is a public elementary school in New Orleans, LA, part of Dorothy Height Charter School, serving approximately 875 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,211 of 1,288 schools in LA. State assessment records show 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Dorothy Height Charter School
What grades does Dorothy Height Charter School serve?
Dorothy Height Charter School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Dorothy Height Charter School?
Dorothy Height Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 875 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dorothy Height Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dorothy Height Charter School is 12.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Dorothy Height Charter School rank in LA?
Dorothy Height Charter School ranks #1,211 of 1,288 schools in LA.
What is Dorothy Height Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?
Dorothy Height Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 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 Dorothy Height Charter School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Dorothy Height Charter School has 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025).
Is Dorothy Height Charter School a charter school?
Yes, Dorothy Height Charter School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Dorothy Height Charter School a Title I school?
No, Dorothy Height Charter School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dorothy Height Charter School?
77.8% of students at Dorothy Height Charter School 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
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 875
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 69
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Orleans Parish
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.5%
- Phone
- (504) 941-1810
- Area population (ZIP 70114)
- 22,132
- Area average commute
- 23.2 min
- Area median age
- 41.1
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 70114; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2015-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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