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#66 of 253 private schools in LA

Top 26% of private schools

Lutheran High School of Greater New Orleans

High School · Metairie, LA

A private high school in Metairie, LA serving grades 9th – 12th.

Private

3864 17TH ST, Metairie, LA 70002

  • 11:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Preliminary

What this rating measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in LA.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
B+6.8 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio11:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A-8.0 / 10
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School Day Length7.2 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,281.6
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A+9.6 / 10
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Diversity Index58%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
C3.3 / 10
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Enrollment64
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in LA

Test scores

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Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where Lutheran High School of Greater New Orleans 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 82Very Walkable
  • Bike 50Bikeable
  • County Safety: High1,892/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

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

Median income

$65,576

Median home value

$379,400

Median rent

$1,128/mo

College educated

50.4%

Homeownership

50.8%

Poverty rate

12.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 70002; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Black48.4%
White42.2%
Two or More6.2%
Hispanic3.1%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Haynes Academy School for Advanced StudiesEnrollment path unverified8.16–120.5 mi900Compare →
Archbishop Rummel High SchoolPrivate · tuition6.3private8–121.5 mi664Compare →
Greater New Orleans Christian AcademyPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–102.1 mi21Compare →
East Jefferson High SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.59–122.2 mi1,499Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

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.

Lutheran High School of Greater New Orleans is listed in Metairie, LA; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Lutheran High School of Greater New Orleans

Lutheran High School of Greater New Orleans is a private high school in Metairie, LA, serving approximately 64 students in grades 9th-12th with a 11:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #66 of 253 private schools in LA.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Lutheran High School of Greater New Orleans

What grades does Lutheran High School of Greater New Orleans serve?

Lutheran High School of Greater New Orleans serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Lutheran High School of Greater New Orleans?

Lutheran High School of Greater New Orleans has an enrollment of approximately 64 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Lutheran High School of Greater New Orleans?

The student-teacher ratio at Lutheran High School of Greater New Orleans is 11:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Lutheran High School of Greater New Orleans rank in LA?

Lutheran High School of Greater New Orleans ranks #66 of 253 private schools in LA.

What is Lutheran High School of Greater New Orleans's MySchoolScout rating?

Lutheran High School of Greater New Orleans has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Lutheran High School of Greater New Orleans a private school?

Yes, Lutheran High School of Greater New Orleans is a private coeducational school with a Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Lutheran High School of Greater New Orleans a religious school?

Lutheran High School of Greater New Orleans has a Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod religious affiliation.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
64
Gender Split
50% M / 50% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
Teachers (FTE)
6
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod
School Day
7.2 hours
Days Per Year
178 days
Setting
Midsize City
County
Jefferson Parish
Area population (ZIP 70002)
19,240
Area average commute
20.3 min
Area median age
38.3
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 Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · 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 a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 70002; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22

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