Foundation Preparatory Academy vs McDonogh 35 Senior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Louisiana, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Foundation Preparatory Academy
New Orleans · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
274 students
McDonogh 35 Senior High School
New Orleans · Charter high · Grades 9–13
851 students
| Measure | Foundation Preparatory Academy New Orleans, Louisiana | McDonogh 35 Senior High School New Orleans, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #686 of 697 | #232 of 246 |
| National rank | #42167 of 50,301 | #12491 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 9–13 |
| Students | 274 | 851 |
| Enrollment | 274 | 851 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.9% | 85.4% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | – | – |
| city | New Orleans | New Orleans |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •McDonogh 35 Senior High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.7 vs 24.2).
- •McDonogh 35 Senior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (85.4% vs 90.9%).
- •McDonogh 35 Senior High School does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 16.1).
- •McDonogh 35 Senior High School is the larger school with 851 students compared with 274.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Foundation Preparatory Academy better than McDonogh 35 Senior High School?
On the Success Index (US), McDonogh 35 Senior High School ranks higher (33.7 vs 24.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Foundation Preparatory Academy and McDonogh 35 Senior High School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between New Orleans and New Orleans in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Foundation Preparatory Academy: 274. McDonogh 35 Senior High School: 851. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Foundation Preparatory Academy and McDonogh 35 Senior High School rank in Louisiana?
Foundation Preparatory Academy is 686th of 697 and McDonogh 35 Senior High School is 232nd of 246 among elementary schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).