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Sarah Towles Reed Senior High School (Closed 2015)

5316 Michoud Boulevard
New Orleans, LA 70129
Sarah Towles Reed Senior High School serves 153 students in grades 10-12. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 67%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
Total Students
153 students
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (LA)
(12-13)
<50%
67%
(13-14)
<50%
69%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
6%
2%
Hispanic
5%
11%
Black
87%
41%
White
1%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.24
(13-14)
60-64%
77%
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 67% LA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sarah Towles Reed Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Sarah Towles Reed Senior High School is 60-64%, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 77%.
How many students attend Sarah Towles Reed Senior High School?
153 students attend Sarah Towles Reed Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Sarah Towles Reed Senior High School students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sarah Towles Reed Senior High School?
Sarah Towles Reed Senior High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sarah Towles Reed Senior High School offer ?
Sarah Towles Reed Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 10-12
What school district is Sarah Towles Reed Senior High School part of?
Sarah Towles Reed Senior High School is part of Orleans Parish School District.

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