Lake Charles College Prep vs New Orleans Charter Science and Mathematics HS
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Louisiana, United States, 299 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lake Charles College Prep
Lake Charles · Charter high · Grades 9–12
624 students
New Orleans Charter Science and Mathematics HS
New Orleans · Charter high · Grades 9–12
627 students
| Measure | Lake Charles College Prep Lake Charles, Louisiana | New Orleans Charter Science and Mathematics HS New Orleans, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #186 of 246 | #142 of 246 |
| National rank | #8406 of 16,910 | #6046 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 624 | 627 |
| Enrollment | 624 | 627 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75.2% | 69.5% |
| Students per teacher | 17.3 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 57% |
| city | Lake Charles | New Orleans |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •New Orleans Charter Science and Mathematics HS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.1 vs 49.9).
- •New Orleans Charter Science and Mathematics HS does better on math proficiency (57% vs 52%).
- •New Orleans Charter Science and Mathematics HS does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 62%).
- •New Orleans Charter Science and Mathematics HS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (69.5% vs 75.2%).
- •New Orleans Charter Science and Mathematics HS does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 17.3).
- •New Orleans Charter Science and Mathematics HS is the larger school with 627 students compared with 624.
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 Lake Charles College Prep better than New Orleans Charter Science and Mathematics HS?
On the Success Index (US), New Orleans Charter Science and Mathematics HS ranks higher (59.1 vs 49.9 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 Lake Charles College Prep and New Orleans Charter Science and Mathematics HS?
About 299 km in a straight line, between Lake Charles and New Orleans in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lake Charles College Prep: 624. New Orleans Charter Science and Mathematics HS: 627. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lake Charles College Prep and New Orleans Charter Science and Mathematics HS rank in Louisiana?
Lake Charles College Prep is 186th of 246 and New Orleans Charter Science and Mathematics HS is 142nd of 246 among high schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).