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Walter L. Cohen High School District

6501 Berkley Dr.
New Orleans, LA 70131
5/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Walter L. Cohen High School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Louisiana for:

Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 406 students in Walter L. Cohen High School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School in Walter L. Cohen High School District have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public school average of 59% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (LA)
# Schools
1 School
1,331 Schools
# Students
406 Students
708,663 Students
# Teachers
36 Teachers
48,945 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Walter L. Cohen High School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 177 school districts in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 72% has decreased from PS% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (LA)
#107 out of 187 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
37%
34%
10-14%
42%
10-14%
27%
72%
83%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.48
0.65
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
29%
11%
% Black
67%
41%
% White
4%
41%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $12,192 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,176. The school district revenue/student has declined by 18% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,084 is less than the state median of $14,514. The school district spending/student has declined by 18% over four school years.
This School District
This State (LA)
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$10,755 MM
Spending
$5 MM
$10,286 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,192
$15,176
Spending / Student
$11,084
$14,514

Best Walter L. Cohen High School District ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Walter L. Cohen High School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3575 Baronne St.
New Orleans, LA 70115
(504) 503-1400
Grades: 9-12
| 406 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Walter L. Cohen High School District?
Walter L. Cohen High School District manages 1 public schools serving 406 students.
What is the rank of Walter L. Cohen High School District?
Walter L. Cohen High School District is ranked #99 out of 177 school districts in Louisiana (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Louisiana school districts for: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Walter L. Cohen High School District?
67% of Walter L. Cohen High School District students are Black, 29% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Walter L. Cohen High School District?
Walter L. Cohen High School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What is Walter L. Cohen High School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,084 is less than the state median of $14,514. The school district spending/student has declined by 18% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: 09-12
  • Enrollment: 406 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : 72% (Btm 50% in LA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 37% (Top 20%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

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