Serving 41 students in grades 9, The Delores Taylor Arthur School For Young Men 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 2:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9
- Enrollment: 41 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
The Delores Taylor Arthur School For Young Men ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
The Delores Taylor Arthur School For Young Men's student population of 41 students has grown by 41% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 533% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9
Total Students
41 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Rankings
The Delores Taylor Arthur School For Young Men ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,244 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of The Delores Taylor Arthur School For Young Men is 0.10, 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
#1118 out of 1244 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
42%
Student-Teacher Ratio
2:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
5%
11%
Black
95%
41%
White
n/a
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
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 The Delores Taylor Arthur School For Young Men's ranking?
The Delores Taylor Arthur School For Young Men is ranked #1118 out of 1,244 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?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend The Delores Taylor Arthur School For Young Men?
41 students attend The Delores Taylor Arthur School For Young Men.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of The Delores Taylor Arthur School For Young Men students are Black, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of The Delores Taylor Arthur School For Young Men?
The Delores Taylor Arthur School For Young Men has a student ration of 2:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does The Delores Taylor Arthur School For Young Men offer ?
The Delores Taylor Arthur School For Young Men offers enrollment in grades 9
What school district is The Delores Taylor Arthur School For Young Men part of?
The Delores Taylor Arthur School For Young Men is part of Orleans Parish School District.
In what neighborhood is The Delores Taylor Arthur School For Young Men located?
The Delores Taylor Arthur School For Young Men is located in the Gentilly neighborhood of New Orleans, LA. There are 2 other public schools located in Gentilly.
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