New Orleans Charter Science & Math High School is an open enrollment charter school in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA. Students commonly refer to the school as "SciHigh", "Science & Math", or vice versa, "Math and Science".
Serving 627 students in grades 9-12, New Orleans Charter Science And Mathematics High School 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (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 97% 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: 627 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in LA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
New Orleans Charter Science And Mathematics High School's student population of 627 students has grown by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has grown by 32% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
627 students
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Year Founded
1993
Colors
White, Royal blue
School Calendar
School Motto
Our School is ranked a "B" by the Louisiana Department of Education.
School Rankings
New Orleans Charter Science And Mathematics 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 New Orleans Charter Science And Mathematics High School is 0.55, 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
#970 out of 1244 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
31%
11%
Black
60%
42%
White
3%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
83%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
61%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is New Orleans Charter Science And Mathematics High School's ranking?
New Orleans Charter Science And Mathematics High School is ranked #970 out of 1,244 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are New Orleans Charter Science And Mathematics High School often compared to?
New Orleans Charter Science And Mathematics High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like The Willow School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of New Orleans Charter Science And Mathematics High School?
The graduation rate of New Orleans Charter Science And Mathematics High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 83%.
How many students attend New Orleans Charter Science And Mathematics High School?
627 students attend New Orleans Charter Science And Mathematics High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of New Orleans Charter Science And Mathematics High School students are Black, 31% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of New Orleans Charter Science And Mathematics High School?
New Orleans Charter Science And Mathematics High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does New Orleans Charter Science And Mathematics High School offer ?
New Orleans Charter Science And Mathematics High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is New Orleans Charter Science And Mathematics High School part of?
New Orleans Charter Science And Mathematics High School is part of New Orleans Charter Science And Mathematics High School District.
In what neighborhood is New Orleans Charter Science And Mathematics High School located?
New Orleans Charter Science And Mathematics High School is located in the Audubon neighborhood of New Orleans, LA. There are 2 other public schools located in Audubon.
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