School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
n/a
Total Students (96-97)
521 students
Total Classroom Teachers (04-05)
9 teachers
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
(96-97)n/a
1%
Asian
(96-97)2%
1%
Hispanic
(96-97)n/a
1%
Black
(96-97)98%
46%
White
(96-97)n/a
51%
Hawaiian
(96-97)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(96-97)n/a
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (94-95)
44%
53%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend New Orleans Center For Health Careers?
521 students attend New Orleans Center For Health Careers.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of New Orleans Center For Health Careers students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What school district is New Orleans Center For Health Careers part of?
New Orleans Center For Health Careers is part of Orleans Parish School District.
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