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#623 of 1,288 schools in LA
Top 48% in state
Living School
High School · Living School Inc. · New Orleans, LA
A charter high school in New Orleans, LA where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
6003 Bullard Ave. Suite 16, New Orleans, LA 70128
- Math 15% proficient (2022)
- Reading 25% proficient (2022)
- 3/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Living School score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 28%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 20% across the 3-year record (2020–2022).
Show all 3 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 10% (multi-year average, 2020-2022) · reading/ELA 31% (multi-year average, 2020-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 6 test records from LA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
83.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Living 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 46Car-Dependent
- Transit 38Some Transit
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$53,538
Median home value
$220,200
Median rent
$1,210/mo
College educated
28.9%
Homeownership
64.7%
Poverty rate
24.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 70128; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans Accelerated High SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 2.1 | 8–12 | 1.2 mi | 273 | Compare → |
| Abramson Sci AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.7 | 9–12 | 1.3 mi | 665 | Compare → |
| Sarah Towles Reed High SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.1 | 9–12 | 1.5 mi | 413 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Living School Inc.
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $30,644NCES 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.
Living School is listed in Living School Inc.; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Living School
Living School is a public high school in New Orleans, LA, part of Living School Inc., serving approximately 193 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #623 of 1,288 schools in LA. State assessment records show 10% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Living School
What grades does Living School serve?
Living School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Living School?
Living School has an enrollment of approximately 193 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Living School?
The student-teacher ratio at Living School is 13.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Living School rank in LA?
Living School ranks #623 of 1,288 schools in LA.
What is Living School's MySchoolScout rating?
Living School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 Living School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Living School has 10% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).
Is Living School a charter school?
Yes, Living School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Living School a Title I school?
No, Living School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Living School?
83.4% of students at Living 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
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 193
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Orleans Parish
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.9%
- Phone
- (504) 218-4437
- Area population (ZIP 70128)
- 22,973
- Area average commute
- 31.7 min
- Area median age
- 37.1
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 70128; 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, 2020-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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