Edna Karr Magnet School
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School Description
School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 843 high school students from grades 9-12
- Ranks 155th out of 290 high schools in LA.
- National Blue Ribbon Schools Award 2005
Additional Contact Information
- Mailing Address: 3332 Huntlee Drive, New Orleans, LA 70131
- Principal or Admin: John Hiser
- Fax: (504) 398-7118
School Operational Details
- Title I EligibleAll students of this school are eligible for participation in authorized programs.
- Charter School
School District Details
- Orleans Parish School Board District
- Per-Pupil Spending: $15,361
- Graduation Rate: 26.5%
- Dropout Rate: 4.2%
- Students Per Teacher: 14.6
- Enrolled Students: 10,287
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 843
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 50.4
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 16.7
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 387 (45.9%)
- Females: 456 (54.1%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
- Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 54 (6.4%)
- Eligible for Free Lunch: 557 (66.1%)
- Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 611 (72.5%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | - | - |
| Black | 783 | 92.9% |
| Asian | 29 | 3.4% |
| Hispanic | 16 | 1.9% |
| White | 15 | 1.8% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 9th Grade | 211 | 25.0% |
| 10th Grade | 215 | 25.5% |
| 11th Grade | 211 | 25.0% |
| 12th Grade | 206 | 24.4% |
Faculty Educational Background (2006-07)
- Teachers with a Bachelor's Degree: 73%
- Teachers with a Master's Degree or Higher:25%
Faculty Salary and Experience (2006-2007)
- Average Teaching Experience: 16 Years
- Average Salary: $41,073
Teacher Experience by Number of Years
| Salary | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 1-5 Years of Teaching Experience | $35,980 | 30% |
| More Than 5 Years of Teaching Experience | $43,209 | 71% |
Source: LA Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
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Overall Rating: 5
5 out of 5 | 1 Review
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1 review for Edna Karr Magnet School
- Reviewed by Parent/Guardian on June 29, 2009
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(5 / 5) Flag as inappropriate - Awesome Administration, Faculty & Staff. Great College Prepartory High School. Interesting and challenging curriculum. also offers many extra curricular activities.
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