Serving ninth through 12th grades, Edna Karr High School is the only college-preparatory school in New Orleans’ Westbank. The school was housed for nearly 50 years in a flood-prone building, but in 2016, ground was broken on a new campus. Four years later, Edna Karr High School moved to its location at 4400 General Meyer Ave. in Old Aurora. The campus consists of an administrative space, a 52-classroom building, two gymnasiums and four technical education classrooms.
The school is part of the InspireNOLA charter school network and one of the few institutions in the city to have earned an “A” grade from the state department of education, a feat it accomplished five times between 2015 and 2022. Edna Karr has been named a Blue Ribbon School of Excellence by the U.S. Department of Education and is known for its marching band and football team. Enrolling roughly 1,000 students, the high school has a 95% graduation rate, with 68% of those going on to attend a four-year college.
Edna Karr High School provides transportation to and from campus for all students. The school also offers several Jumpstart programs that teach hands-on skills for real-world careers. Jumpstart options include video production, culinary arts, graphic design and STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) courses.
Edna Karr High School
School Details
Head of School
Dr. Chauncey Nash
Student Teacher Ratio
22:1
Average SAT Score
1010
Average ACT Score
20
Math Proficiency
24%
Reading Proficiency
26%
Average GPA
3.34
Graduation Rate
90%
Niche Grade
C
B-
C
B
B
A
A
B-
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.34
Reading Proficiency
26%
Math Proficiency
24%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
22:1
Teachers
52
Full Time Teachers
52
Teachers in First or Second Year
12.5%
College Prep
Average SAT
1010
Math
520
Verbal
490
Average ACT
20
Math
19
English
20
Reading
20
Science
20
Number of AP Courses
11
AP Pass Rate
7.7%
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Average
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low
GreatSchools Rating
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GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
English
7%
State Average
10%
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
273:1
Student Diversity
Male
50.8%
Female
49.2%
Black
89.7%
Hispanic
4.1%
Native American
3.4%
White
1.1%
Two or more races
<1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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Specialty School Programs
AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program
Colleges Students are Considering
Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Louisiana State University
432 Students
University of Louisiana at Lafayette
390 Students
Southern University & A&M College
346 Students
Southeastern Louisiana University
320 Students
University of New Orleans
303 Students
Xavier University of Louisiana
295 Students
Dillard University
267 Students
Jackson State University
262 Students
Grambling State University
251 Students
Nicholls State University
235 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing
154 Students
Biology
134 Students
Business
112 Students
Psychology
72 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
68 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
39 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration
35 Students
Computer Science
31 Students
Small Business Management
31 Students
Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
30 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
8/26/2024
In my opinion Karr has the potential to be a great school, but focuses too much on their athletics- football- more than they do on academics. I think if they but more time, energy and resources onto students who aren't athletes, we'd be better academically.
3/26/2024
I love and enjoyed my High School years at Edna Karr. The best part about my experience is that I feel they have prepared me for college and the worse part is that it was very challenging to stay focus and positive because I started my high school years during COVID and everything in life was changing ,I wouldn't change anything, I'm eager to attend college and ready to advance my skills and reach my future goals.
5/2/2023
Edna Karr is one of the best public schools. Of course they have there moments but dont all schools do. Edna Karr has a really great culture and they sure know how to make you feel like your apart of a team.
GreatSchools Reviews
5/27/2023
The only reason people want to go to Edna Karr is because of the football program and the band. The students make the school. Most teachers are alums who peaked in highschool and can't let highschool go because they don't have a life outside of it. OR they're newcomers hopping on the bandwagon. I do...
11/14/2016
So I like that school because I can be better if I study and do my ACT practice test every day and the same goes for the book, too. Everyone at that school had a cougar fest this year 2016. It was fun and great. I gonna be graduating in 2018 in Karr in 2 years.
10/23/2013
I am a senior at Edna Karr and I love it soo much!!! Ever since my senior year, Edna karr has been improving drastically!!!! And i am proud to admit that I attend Edna Karr Highschool Class of 2014!!!!!!!!!
9/4/2013
I've attended Karr since 7th grade in 2003 and graduated in 2009 I loved the school and the teachers were great . I felt I received a great education and had fun while getting it. There was never a dull moment and everyone is always there to help
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Map
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List Price Range
$115K - $1.2M
Homes For Sale
22
Average Home Value
$234,689
Median Lot Size
6,969 Sq Ft
% Renters
34%
Household Income
$76,581
% of College Grads
39.8%
Median Age
42
Average House Size
1,920 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
29.1%
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