Sophie B. Wright Institute of Academic Excellence vs Walter L. Cohen High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Louisiana, United States, 961 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Sophie B. Wright Institute of Academic Excellence
New Orleans · Charter high · Grades 6–13
534 students
Walter L. Cohen High School
New Orleans · Charter high · Grades 9–13
413 students
| Measure | Sophie B. Wright Institute of Academic Excellence New Orleans, Louisiana | Walter L. Cohen High School New Orleans, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #168 of 246 | #81 of 246 |
| National rank | #7460 of 16,910 | #3541 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–13 | Grades 9–13 |
| Students | 534 | 413 |
| Enrollment | 534 | 413 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.3% | 77.7% |
| Students per teacher | 18.4 | 10.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 82% |
| city | New Orleans | New Orleans |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Walter L. Cohen High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.1 vs 53.5).
- •Walter L. Cohen High School does better on math proficiency (82% vs 67%).
- •Walter L. Cohen High School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 67%).
- •Walter L. Cohen High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (77.7% vs 86.3%).
- •Walter L. Cohen High School does better on students per teacher (10.3 vs 18.4).
- •Sophie B. Wright Institute of Academic Excellence is the larger school with 534 students compared with 413.
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 Sophie B. Wright Institute of Academic Excellence better than Walter L. Cohen High School?
On the Success Index (US), Walter L. Cohen High School ranks higher (69.1 vs 53.5 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 Sophie B. Wright Institute of Academic Excellence and Walter L. Cohen High School?
About 961 m in a straight line, between New Orleans and New Orleans in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Sophie B. Wright Institute of Academic Excellence: 534. Walter L. Cohen High School: 413. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Sophie B. Wright Institute of Academic Excellence and Walter L. Cohen High School rank in Louisiana?
Sophie B. Wright Institute of Academic Excellence is 168th of 246 and Walter L. Cohen High School is 81st of 246 among high schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).