Edna Karr High School is a public, open enrollment, coeducational charter school in New Orleans, Louisiana, United States. The school is a college preparatory high school and is a part of InspireNOLA Charter Schools and the New Orleans Public School System.
Serving 1,097 students in grades 9-12, Edna Karr High School ranks in the bottom 50% 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 37% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,097 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 96% (Top 5% in LA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 37% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Edna Karr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Edna Karr High School's student population of 1,097 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 76 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,097 students
Total Classroom Teachers
76 teachers
Year Founded
1964
Colors
Purple, Gold
School Calendar
Average Class Size
22 students
School Rankings
Edna Karr High School 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 Edna Karr High School is 0.22, 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
#700 out of 1244 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
3%
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
5%
11%
Black
88%
42%
White
1%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
96%
83%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
61%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Total Sports Offered
8 sports
Sports
BaseballBasketball
Cross CountryFootball
SoftballTennis
Track and FieldVolley Ball
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
19 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Boys MentorshipClubCheerleaders
Color GuardConcert Band
Cougar Pride Dance TeamEarth Savers Club
Entrepreneur’s ClubFlag Team
Forensics ClubFrench Club
Garden ClubGirls Mentorship Club
Japanese ClubLEAP Club
MajorettesNartional Honor Society
OrchestraPep Squad
ROTC Drill Squad
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Edna Karr High School's ranking?
Edna Karr High School is ranked #700 out of 1,244 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Edna Karr High School often compared to?
Edna Karr High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like G W Carver High School, Booker T. Washington High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Edna Karr High School?
The graduation rate of Edna Karr High School is 96%, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 83%.
How many students attend Edna Karr High School?
1,097 students attend Edna Karr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Edna Karr High School students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Edna Karr High School?
Edna Karr High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does Edna Karr High School offer ?
Edna Karr High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Edna Karr High School part of?
Edna Karr High School is part of Edna Karr High School District.
In what neighborhood is Edna Karr High School located?
Edna Karr High School is located in the Old Aurora neighborhood of New Orleans, LA. There are 1 other public schools located in Old Aurora.
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