Serving 193 students in grades 9-12, Living School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11-19% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 193 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Living School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Living School's student population of 193 students has grown by 116% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 180% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
193 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
School Rankings
Living School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,251 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Living School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#983 out of 1251 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤10%
26%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
34%
11%
Black
64%
41%
White
1%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Living School's ranking?
Living School is ranked #983 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Living School?
193 students attend Living School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Living School students are Black, 34% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Living School?
Living School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Living School offer ?
Living School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Living School part of?
Living School is part of Living School Inc. School District.
In what neighborhood is Living School located?
Living School is located in the New Orleans East Area neighborhood of New Orleans, LA. There are 12 other public schools located in New Orleans East Area.
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