For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 474 students in the neighborhood of Uptown And Carrollton, New Orleans, LA.
The top ranked public high school in Uptown And Carrollton is Sophie B. Wright Institute Of Academic Excellence. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Uptown And Carrollton, New Orleans, LA public high school have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Louisiana public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 44% statewide average).
the neighborhood of Uptown And Carrollton, New Orleans, LA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 5%, which is less than the Louisiana average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Sophie B. Wright Institute Of Academic Excellence, with 75-79% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Louisiana or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public high school average of 55% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in the neighborhood of Uptown And Carrollton, New Orleans, LA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sophie B. Wright Institute Of Academic Excellence
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1426 Napoleon Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70115
(504) 304-3916
New Orleans, LA 70115
(504) 304-3916
Grades: 6-12
| 553 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Uptown And Carrollton, New Orleans, LA?
The top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Uptown And Carrollton, New Orleans, LA include Sophie B. Wright Institute Of Academic Excellence.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Uptown And Carrollton, New Orleans?
1 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Uptown And Carrollton, New Orleans.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Uptown And Carrollton, New Orleans?
the neighborhood of Uptown And Carrollton, New Orleans public high schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public high schools average of 55% (majority Black).
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