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How has Abramson Sci Academy changed in the last five years, for better or worse?
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Enrollment
655
High
STATE 711
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·SCI ACADEMY·NCES 220023702068
Abramson Sci Academy
5552 Read Blvd, New Orleans, LA 70127 · (504) 373-6264 · Orleans Parish
GRADES 09–13HIGH11-CITYCHARTERTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL655 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
12.6:1
52 FTE teachers
STATE 18.0:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
94%
617 students
STATE 70%
Community
5
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 175 | 27% |
| Grade 10 | 170 | 26% |
| Grade 11 | 156 | 24% |
| Grade 12 | 151 | 23% |
Student demographics
35%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
STATE 65% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Schools most like Abramson Sci Academy
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abramson Sci Academy this school | 655 | 94.2% | N/A |
| Westgate High School New Iberia | 863 | 78.8% | N/A |
| Jefferson RISE Charter School Harvey | 764 | 86.9% | 19.7% |
| Bogalusa High School Bogalusa | 656 | 94.1% | 11.8% |
| G W Carver High School New Orleans | 771 | 93.1% | N/A |
| L.B. Landry High School New Orleans | 555 | 91.9% | N/A |
Matched among Louisiana high schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Abramson Sci Academy ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In Louisiana | In Orleans Parish |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 655 | #114 of 267 | #10 of 27 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 12.6:1 | #72 of 240 | #8 of 22 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 35.0% | #167 of 240 | #10 of 22 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 94.2% | #10 of 258 | #1 of 25 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +10.8% | #37 of 75 | #6 of 8 |
Ranked against other public high schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
655
+25 (+4%) vs 2020
Student : Teacher
12.6:1
was 19.7:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 655 | 52 | 12.6:1 | 94% (617) |
| 2023-24 | 665 | 40.7 | 16.4:1 | 88% (585) |
| 2022-23 | 638 | 42.8 | 14.9:1 | 88% (563) |
| 2020-21 | 630 | 32 | 19.7:1 | 42% (266) |
| 2017-18 | 591 | 31 | 19.1:1 | 58% (345) |
| 2015-16 | 496 | 40 | 12.4:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Abramson Sci Academy.
Since 2017-18: students up 11% (591 to 655); teachers up 68% (31 to 52).
About Abramson Sci Academy
Abramson Sci Academy, located in New Orleans, Louisiana, is a medium-sized high school. The school reports 655 students in grades 9 through 13.
The local education agency for Abramson Sci Academy is Sci Academy.
At Abramson Sci Academy, Black students make up 80% of the student body. The remaining shares are 11% Hispanic and 7% Asian. Orleans Parish as a whole is about 55% Black, so the school's share is higher. Abramson Sci Academy's diversity index is 35%, against a US figure of 70%.
Teachers at the school number 52 full-time equivalents, and the ratio is 12.6:1. On average, high schools in Louisiana have 18.0:1, compared with 12.6:1 here. The school's lunch program data list 94% of students as eligible for free or reduced-price meals. It compares with 75% for public schools in Orleans Parish.
Across Orleans Parish, the median household income is $56,631, the share of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher is 42%, and about 17% of people live in poverty. In all, Orleans Parish has 82 public schools and roughly 48,238 students.
The closest public school, ReNEW Schaumburg Elementary, is about 0.7 miles from Abramson Sci Academy. There are at least 8 other public schools within five miles.
Federal records code the school's setting as City: Large. Abramson Sci Academy is run as a public charter school.
Enrollment has grown by 25 students since 2020-21, to 655. From 2020-21 to 2024-25, the ratio fell from 19.7:1 to 12.6:1.
Posts about school events, clubs, and volunteer needs are welcome on this page. Reviews and ratings from people who know the school are welcome.
Orleans Parish at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
371,853
Census ACS
Median income
$56,631
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
42%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
17%
Below federal line
Schools in county
82
48,238 students
Quick facts
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Frequently asked questions
About Abramson Sci AcademyHow many students attend Abramson Sci Academy?
Abramson Sci Academy enrolls approximately 655 students in grades 09-13.
Is Abramson Sci Academy an elementary, middle, or high school?
Abramson Sci Academy is a high school covering grades 09-13.
How many teachers does Abramson Sci Academy have?
Abramson Sci Academy employs 52 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.6:1.
What is the student diversity at Abramson Sci Academy?
Student demographics at Abramson Sci Academy are roughly 1% White, 11% Hispanic, 80% Black, 7% Asian, 2% Two or more.
What district is Abramson Sci Academy in?
Abramson Sci Academy is part of Sci Academy.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.