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Mcdonogh 35 Senior High School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 862 students in Mcdonogh 35 Senior High School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
Public School in Mcdonogh 35 Senior High School District have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 16% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 100% 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
862 Students
708,663 Students
# Teachers
65 Teachers
48,945 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Mcdonogh 35 Senior 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 92% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#103 out of 187 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
27%
Graduation Rate
92%
83%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.09
0.65
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
4%
11%
% Black
95%
41%
% White
1%
41%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $8,470 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,176. The school district revenue/student has declined by 53% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $5,248 is less than the state median of $14,514. The school district spending/student has declined by 53% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$10,755 MM
Spending
$5 MM
$10,286 MM
Revenue / Student
$8,470
$15,176
Spending / Student
$5,248
$14,514
Best Mcdonogh 35 Senior High School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mcdonogh 35 Senior High School
Charter School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4000 Cadillac St.
New Orleans, LA 70122
(504) 324-7600
New Orleans, LA 70122
(504) 324-7600
Gr: 9-12 | 862 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Mcdonogh 35 Senior High School District?
Mcdonogh 35 Senior High School District manages 1 public schools serving 862 students.
What is the rank of Mcdonogh 35 Senior High School District?
Mcdonogh 35 Senior 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 graduation rate (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Mcdonogh 35 Senior High School District?
95% of Mcdonogh 35 Senior High School District students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Mcdonogh 35 Senior High School District?
Mcdonogh 35 Senior High School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What is Mcdonogh 35 Senior High School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $5,248 is less than the state median of $14,514. The school district spending/student has declined by 53% over four school years.
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