Walter L. Cohen High School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025New Orleans, Louisiana 70115 · Walter L. Cohen High School
#81 of 246 high schools in Louisiana
#3541 of 16,910 nationally
About Walter L. Cohen High School
Walter L. Cohen High School is a charter high located in New Orleans, in the Walter L. Cohen High School school district of Louisiana, United States. It caters for Grades 9–13. In 2025 it enrolled 413 students. Publicly funded charter schools operating under a performance contract; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 69.1 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of high schools in United States and 81st of 246 ranked high schools in Louisiana. Its strongest component is math proficiency (92th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 413.
There are 69 schools in New Orleans; Walter L. Cohen High School ranks 9th of 65 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)82%
- Reading proficiency (30%)72%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)77.7%
- Students per teacher (15%)10.3
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Walter L. Cohen High School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 413
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 77.7%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 10.3
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 72%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 82%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Walter L. Cohen High School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
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Sophie B. Wright Institute of Academic Excellence
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ReNEW Laurel Elementary
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Wilson Charter School
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601 students · 2.0 km away
Opportunities Academy
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93 students · 2.0 km away
The Willow School
New Orleans · Charter other · Grades K–12
2,225 students · 2.0 km away
Benjamin Franklin Elem. Math and Science
New Orleans · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
739 students · 2.1 km away
Eleanor McMain Secondary School
New Orleans · Charter high · Grades 9–13
690 students · 2.1 km away
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Frequently asked questions
Is Walter L. Cohen High School a good school?
Walter L. Cohen High School has a Success Index (US) of 69.1 out of 100 (Top 25% of high schools in United States) and ranks #81 of 246 in Louisiana. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Walter L. Cohen High School rank in Louisiana?
Walter L. Cohen High School ranks #81 of 246 high schools in Louisiana and #3541 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Walter L. Cohen High School?
Walter L. Cohen High School had 413 students in 2025.
Is Walter L. Cohen High School a elementary school or a high school?
Walter L. Cohen High School is classified as a high covering Grades 9–13. It is a charter school.
What other schools are near Walter L. Cohen High School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Walter L. Cohen High School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.