LAHighCharterProfile data from NCES 2023-24

Walter L. Cohen High School — School Profile & District Info

High|New Orleans, Louisiana|Walter L. Cohen High School

New Orleans, LA 70115

School Profile

Grades
9–12
Enrollment
406
Student:Teacher
11.3:1
Locale
Urban
Econ. Disadvantaged
73.4%
Charter School

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency
20-24%
Math Proficiency
6-9%
Graduation Rate
S
Chronic Absenteeism
13.3%
SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

AP Program
2 courses offered
Dual Enrollment
Athletics
5 sports offered
Student-Teacher Ratio: 12.1:1
Near average in LA

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending
$19,494
District-level data
Funding Sources
Federal 24%State 38%Local 38%

Community Context

Median Home Value
$254,906
+1.4% YoY
New Orleans, LA metro area · Zillow Feb 2026
Community Need Level
Elevated
CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

413
Current enrollment
Growing(+60% 5yr)

Frequently Asked Questions about Walter L. Cohen High School

Enrollment at Walter L. Cohen High School stands at 406 students. The school is a High institution in the local district.

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