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Walter L. Cohen High School
High School · Walter L. Cohen High School · New Orleans, LA
A charter high school in New Orleans, LA where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.
3575 Baronne St., New Orleans, LA 70115
- Math 22% vs LA 36% (2025)
- Reading 25% vs LA 44% (2025)
- 4/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Walter L. Cohen High School score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2025 LEAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 8-year record (2018–2025), then recovered 9 points since 2020, reaching 24% in 2025.
Show all 6 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2018-2025) · reading/ELA 38% (multi-year average, 2018-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 14 test records from LA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
73.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Walter L. Cohen High 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 89Very Walkable
- Transit 56Good Transit
- Bike 77Very Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$94,181
Median home value
$616,600
Median rent
$1,442/mo
College educated
63.9%
Homeownership
54.9%
Poverty rate
13.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 70115; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academy of the Sacred HeartPrivate · tuition | 7.6private | PK–12 | 0.6 mi | 588 | Compare → |
| Sophie B. Wright Institute of Academic ExcellenceCharter · enrollment unverified | 2.4 | 6–12 | 0.6 mi | 553 | Compare → |
| Louise S Mcgehee SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.4private | PK–12 | 0.8 mi | 443 | Compare → |
| De La Salle High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.1private | 8–12 | 1.1 mi | 518 | 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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Walter L. Cohen High School
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $19,494NCES 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.
Walter L. Cohen High School is listed in Walter L. Cohen High School; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Walter L. Cohen High School
Walter L. Cohen High School is a public high school in New Orleans, LA, part of Walter L. Cohen High School, serving approximately 406 students in grades 9th-12th with a 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio.
It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,214 of 1,288 schools in LA. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Walter L. Cohen High School
What grades does Walter L. Cohen High School serve?
Walter L. Cohen High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Walter L. Cohen High School?
Walter L. Cohen High School has an enrollment of approximately 406 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Walter L. Cohen High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Walter L. Cohen High School is 11.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Walter L. Cohen High School rank in LA?
Walter L. Cohen High School ranks #1,214 of 1,288 schools in LA.
What is Walter L. Cohen High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Walter L. Cohen High 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 Walter L. Cohen High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Walter L. Cohen High School has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025).
Is Walter L. Cohen High School a charter school?
Yes, Walter L. Cohen High School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Walter L. Cohen High School a Title I school?
No, Walter L. Cohen High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Walter L. Cohen High School?
73.4% of students at Walter L. Cohen High 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
- 406
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Orleans Parish
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 35.2%
- Phone
- (504) 503-1400
- Area population (ZIP 70115)
- 31,737
- Area average commute
- 20.5 min
- Area median age
- 39.7
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 70115; 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, 2018-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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