Best Public High Schools in the neighborhood of Central City, New Orleans, LA (2025-26)

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Best Central City Public High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 934 students in the neighborhood of Central City, New Orleans, LA.

The top ranked public high schools in Central City are The Net Charter High School and Booker T. Washington High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

The neighborhood of Central City, New Orleans, LA public high schools have an score of 8% (versus the Louisiana public high school average of 37%), and score of 13% (versus the 44% statewide average).

the neighborhood of Central City, New Orleans, LA public high school have a of 75%, which is less than the Louisiana average of 84%.

The school with highest graduation rate is Booker T. Washington High School, with 75-79% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Louisiana or national school graduation rate statistics.

Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public high school average of 55% (majority Black).

Best Public High Schools in the neighborhood of Central City, New Orleans, LA (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

The Net Charter High School

Alternative School
Charter School

(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
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Top 50%

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1614 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd
New Orleans, LA 70113
(504) 267-9060

Gr: 8-12 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 96%

Rank: #22.

Booker T. Washington High School

Charter School

(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 11%)
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1201 South Roman St.
New Orleans, LA 70125
(504) 410-5289

Gr: 9-12 | 637 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Rank: n/an/a

Opportunities Academy

Charter School

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2625 Thalia St.
New Orleans, LA 70113
(504) 503-1421

Gr: 12 | 84 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 98%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Central City, New Orleans, LA?

The top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Central City, New Orleans, LA include The Net Charter High School and Booker T. Washington High School.

How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Central City, New Orleans?

3 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Central City, New Orleans.

What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Central City, New Orleans?

the neighborhood of Central City, New Orleans public high schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public high schools average of 55% (majority Black).