Serving 985 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Lycee Francais De La Nouvelle-orleans ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 985 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 59%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 57% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 36% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lycee Francais De La Nouvelle-orleans ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Lycee Francais De La Nouvelle-orleans's student population of 985 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 77 teachers has grown by 28% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
985 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
77 teachers
School Rankings
Lycee Francais De La Nouvelle-orleans ranks within the top 30% of all 1,251 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lycee Francais De La Nouvelle-orleans is 0.71, which is more 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
#352 out of 1251 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
22%
11%
Black
26%
41%
White
41%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
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 Lycee Francais De La Nouvelle-orleans's ranking?
Lycee Francais De La Nouvelle-orleans is ranked #352 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Lycee Francais De La Nouvelle-orleans often compared to?
Lycee Francais De La Nouvelle-orleansis often viewed alongside schools like The Willow School, Audubon Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Lycee Francais De La Nouvelle-orleans?
985 students attend Lycee Francais De La Nouvelle-orleans.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Lycee Francais De La Nouvelle-orleans students are White, 26% of students are Black, 22% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lycee Francais De La Nouvelle-orleans?
Lycee Francais De La Nouvelle-orleans has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lycee Francais De La Nouvelle-orleans offer ?
Lycee Francais De La Nouvelle-orleans offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lycee Francais De La Nouvelle-orleans part of?
Lycee Francais De La Nouvelle-orleans is part of Lycee Francais De La Nouvelle-Orleans School District.
In what neighborhood is Lycee Francais De La Nouvelle-orleans located?
Lycee Francais De La Nouvelle-orleans is located in the West Riverside neighborhood of New Orleans, LA.
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