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Eleanor Mcmain Secondary School

High School · Eleanor Mcmain Secondary School · New Orleans, LA

A charter high school in New Orleans, LA where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.

Charter

5712 South Claiborne Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70125

  • Math 22% vs LA 36% (2025)
  • Reading 32% vs LA 44% (2025)
  • 89.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress1.5Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data7
Annual Change-6.01 pts/yr
Data Period2017–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics5.2Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency22% (2025 LEAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency32% (2025 LEAP)
Math vs. State Avg-14.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-12.4 pts
Overall Proficiency27% (2025 LEAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)34% (model expectation from 2025 LEAP)
vs. Expected-6.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile33th
College Readiness5.2Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate89%
AP Participation6.6%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment5.0Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.8:1
District spending per student$16,284
Chronic Absenteeism47.6%

Students at Eleanor Mcmain Secondary School score 27% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 LEAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.

Math Proficiency22%(2025 LEAP)
School
State
36%(2025 LEAP)
ELA Proficiency32%(2025 LEAP)
School
State
44%(2025 LEAP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 9-year record (2017–2025), then recovered 6 points since 2020, reaching 27% in 2025.

Show all 7 years
2017
Math
67%
ELA
68%
2018
Math
58%
ELA
67%
2019
Math
58%
ELA
67%
2020*
Math
14%
ELA
29%
2021*
Math
14%
ELA
29%
2022
Math
20%
ELA
32%
2025
Math
22%
ELA
32%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2017-2025) · reading/ELA 46% (multi-year average, 2017-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 16 test records from LA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

75.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Eleanor Mcmain Secondary 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 73Very Walkable
  • Transit 43Some Transit
  • Bike 77Very Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$58,956

Median home value

$428,600

Median rent

$1,292/mo

College educated

46%

Homeownership

45.6%

Poverty rate

27%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 70125; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs1AP course offered
6.6% participation·State avg: 2.1 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics10sports offered
5 boys'·5 girls'·20 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses3of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Ursuline Academy High SchoolPrivate · tuition8.0privateK–120.1 mi469Compare →
The Willow SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified8.0K–120.5 mi2,120Compare →
De La Salle High SchoolPrivate · tuition7.1private8–121.0 mi518Compare →
St Marys Dominican High SchoolPrivate · tuition5.8private8–121.0 mi891Compare →

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.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Eleanor Mcmain Secondary School

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$16,284NCES 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.

Eleanor Mcmain Secondary School is listed in Eleanor McMain Secondary School; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Eleanor Mcmain Secondary School

Eleanor Mcmain Secondary School is a public high school in New Orleans, LA, part of Eleanor Mcmain Secondary School, serving approximately 731 students in grades 8th-12th with a 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,144 of 1,288 schools in LA. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Eleanor Mcmain Secondary School

What grades does Eleanor Mcmain Secondary School serve?

Eleanor Mcmain Secondary School serves students in grades 8th through 12th.

How many students attend Eleanor Mcmain Secondary School?

Eleanor Mcmain Secondary School has an enrollment of approximately 731 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Eleanor Mcmain Secondary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Eleanor Mcmain Secondary School is 12.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Eleanor Mcmain Secondary School rank in LA?

Eleanor Mcmain Secondary School ranks #1,144 of 1,288 schools in LA.

What is Eleanor Mcmain Secondary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Eleanor Mcmain Secondary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 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 Eleanor Mcmain Secondary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Eleanor Mcmain Secondary School has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025).

Is Eleanor Mcmain Secondary School a charter school?

Yes, Eleanor Mcmain Secondary School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is Eleanor Mcmain Secondary School a Title I school?

No, Eleanor Mcmain Secondary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Eleanor Mcmain Secondary School?

75.8% of students at Eleanor Mcmain Secondary 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
8th – 12th
Enrollment
731
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
57
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Orleans Parish
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
47.6%
4-Year Graduation
89.0%
Area population (ZIP 70125)
18,422
Area average commute
18.6 min
Area median age
35
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 70125; 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, 2017-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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