Serving 395 students in grades 9-13, Sarah Towles Reed 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 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 and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-13
- Enrollment: 395 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 70-74% (Btm 50% in LA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sarah Towles Reed High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Sarah Towles Reed High School's student population of 395 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-13
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
395 students
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Year Founded
2005
School Calendar
School Motto
Keep the torch lit
School Rankings
Sarah Towles Reed 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 Sarah Towles Reed 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
#1102 out of 1244 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
2%
Hispanic
40%
11%
Black
54%
42%
White
1%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
70-74%
83%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
61%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sarah Towles Reed High School's ranking?
Sarah Towles Reed High School is ranked #1102 out of 1,244 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
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 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sarah Towles Reed High School?
The graduation rate of Sarah Towles Reed High School is 70-74%, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 83%.
How many students attend Sarah Towles Reed High School?
395 students attend Sarah Towles Reed High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Sarah Towles Reed High School students are Black, 40% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sarah Towles Reed High School?
Sarah Towles Reed High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does Sarah Towles Reed High School offer ?
Sarah Towles Reed High School offers enrollment in grades 9-13 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sarah Towles Reed High School part of?
Sarah Towles Reed High School is part of Sarah Towles Reed High School District.
In what neighborhood is Sarah Towles Reed High School located?
Sarah Towles Reed High School is located in the Village De LEst neighborhood of New Orleans, LA. There are 2 other public schools located in Village De LEst.
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