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College Success Award
These are some of the best public high schools in New Orleans at preparing students for success in college. The College Success Award recognizes schools that do an exemplary job getting students to enroll in and stick with college, including those that excel at serving students from low-income families.
Districts
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Jefferson Parish School District
48,160 students | HARVEY, LA
Grades PK, K-12 | 86 schools -
Orleans Parish School District
3,269 students | NEW ORLEANS, LA
Grades PK, K-12 | 29 schools -
New Orleans Center For Creative Arts
241 students | NEW ORLEANS, LA
Grades 9-12 | 1 school
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Reviews From Schools in New Orleans
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Parent / Guardian
November 13, 2023
I am a new parent at the Waldorf School of New Orleans. My son recently joined kindergarten and, after doing a lot of research and school tours throughout the city, I decided to apply for this school,... More
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Waldorf School Of New Orleans
Parent / Guardian
November 04, 2023
I was so worried about sending my 4 year old to any school in Orleans parish due to the lack of concern this city has for our Children.
I took a chance on Elan and so far it has been an absolute... More
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Elan Academy Charter School
Other (school staff, family member, recent alum, etc)
October 24, 2023
used to go here, if you are black, LGBTQIA+,etc,do not go here. you will be ridiculed and laughed at til you cant take it anymore. i came home everyday crying and spent most of my days in the... More
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St. Dominic School