Since 2005, the percent of failing schools has decreased by 42% percentage points, even with increased accountability measures and change in the point scale from 200 to 150.
2005 Academically Unacceptable Schools
2018 Academically Unacceptable Schools
Student Proficiency:
Percent of 4th and 8th Grade Students Scoring Basic + in ELA
2005
2018
Percent of 4th and 8th Grade Students Scoring Basic + in Math
2005
2018
*Proficiency is based on the standard set by the Louisiana Department of Education for that year.
High School Outcomes:
Our high school graduation rates have increased at a rate that has far outpaced improvement by the rest of the state.
Percent Increase in Graduation Rates (2005-2018)
New Orleans
State
Year Average Composite Score 2005 (ACT is optional; self-selected group of students tested) 17.0 2013 (first year that ACT is required statewide) 18.2 2018 18.6 (Data provided by New Schools For New Orleans) *this is on the NSNO website page: New Orleans by the Numbers Year High School Graduation Rate TOPS Eligibility Rate College Entry Rate 2004 54% 25% 37% 2017 (most recent data available) 73% 47% 61% (Data provided by New Schools For New Orleans) *this is on the NSNO website page: New Orleans by the Numbers
