For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,632 students in 70117, LA.
The top-ranked public high schools in 70117, LA are New Orleans Center For Creative Arts, Frederick A. Douglass High School and Dr. Martin Luther King Charter School For Sci Technical. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 70117 have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Louisiana public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in 70117, LA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 70117 have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is more than the Louisiana average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is New Orleans Center For Creative Arts, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Louisiana or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public high school average of 56% (majority Black).
Best 70117, LA Public High Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
New Orleans Center For Creative Arts
Special Education School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2800 Chartres St.
New Orleans, LA 70117
(504) 940-2787
New Orleans, LA 70117
(504) 940-2787
Gr: 9-13 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #22.
Frederick A. Douglass High School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3820 St. Claude Ave
New Orleans, LA 70117
(504) 373-6255
New Orleans, LA 70117
(504) 373-6255
Gr: 9-13 | 657 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Dr. Martin Luther King Charter School For Sci Technical
Charter School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1617 Fats Domino Ave.
New Orleans, LA 70117
(504) 308-3371
New Orleans, LA 70117
(504) 308-3371
Gr: PK-12 | 752 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in 70117, LA?
The top-ranked public high schools in 70117, LA include New Orleans Center For Creative Arts, Frederick A. Douglass High School and Dr. Martin Luther King Charter School For Sci Technical.
How many public high schools are located in 70117?
3 public high schools are located in 70117.
What is the racial composition of students in 70117?
70117 public high schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public high schools average of 56% (majority Black).
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