Lusher Charter School operates their middle and high schools, grades six through twelve, in the Audubon neighborhood. Their academic program is one of the best in the city with the school’s focus on college as an important next step in education; in fact, Lusher works in conjunction with Tulane University and ranks #309 nationally in college preparedness.
They have also twice been recognized as a designated National Blue Ribbon School, once in 1988 and then again in 2018. With all these accolades, it is easy to see why this is one of the most sought-after schools in the city of New Orleans. Potential students go through several rounds to gain admittance, and currently most grade levels can only be applied for by waitlist.
There is a strong belief in interactive learning at Lusher and each grade is supplied with an interactive projector, a document camera, and laptop carts. Ranked #4 among all Louisiana high schools, Lusher is compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act and offers transportation to and from school for all students. There are currently just under 1900 students enrolled with a student-teacher ratio of 18:1. Maintaining a strong focus on college prep, its staff works closely with the students in order to help them develop their skills and excel academically.
The Willow School New Orleans
Charter Elementary, Middle, High School
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Grade K-12
5624 Freret St,
New Orleans, LA
School Details
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Average SAT Score
1260
Average ACT Score
28
Math Proficiency
86%
Reading Proficiency
92%
Average GPA
3.64
Graduation Rate
98%
Niche Grade
A
A
A
B
B
B+
B+
C
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
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Average GPA
3.64
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Reading Proficiency
92%
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Math Proficiency
86%
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Teachers
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Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
132
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Full Time Teachers
132
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Teachers in First or Second Year
4.2%
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College Prep
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Average SAT
1260
Math
620
Verbal
650
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Average ACT
28
Math
26
English
29
Reading
29
Science
27
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Number of AP Courses
23
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AP Pass Rate
72.3%
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AP Math Enrollment
High
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AP Science Enrollment
Very High
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Other AP Enrollment
Very High
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Clubs and Activities
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Girls Athletic Participation
Low
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Boys Athletic Participation
Low
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GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
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English
89%
State Average
10%
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Math
85%
State Average
31%
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Science
84%
State Average
6%
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Teachers and Staff
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Students Per Counselor
628:1
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Student Diversity
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Male
50.4%
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Female
49.6%
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White
58.4%
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Black
20.6%
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Hispanic
9.3%
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Two or more races
7.5%
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Asian or Pacific Islander
4.1%
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Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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School Rankings
#1
Best Charter ES in Louisiana
#1
Best Charter MS in Louisiana
#1
Best Public ES in Louisiana
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
390 Students
Tulane University
283 Students
Loyola University New Orleans
207 Students
Xavier University of Louisiana
139 Students
University of New Orleans
116 Students
University of Louisiana at Lafayette
111 Students
New York University
90 Students
Louisiana Tech University
88 Students
Rice University
84 Students
University of Southern California
81 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology
122 Students
Biology
113 Students
Business
108 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
76 Students
Engineering
51 Students
Computer Science
49 Students
Political Science and Government
47 Students
Nursing
46 Students
Film and Video Studies
40 Students
Mechanical Engineering
39 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
4/21/2025
I joined this school as a sophomore and was welcomed with open arms. I do feel like (even though it's an arts school) the school focuses a lot of their money on the sports teams. However, the theater and band departments seem to be thriving anyway. The college readiness programs that this school has are extremely helpful.
3/14/2025
I've been here since Kindergarten, always felt pushed to succeed and given opportunities to excel. Teachers are supportive
12/16/2024
Teachers range from incredible to completely apathetic. Several teachers have been fired for misconduct in the 5 years I've been here. Administration is laughable. The student body is mostly white and not exceptionally diverse, but everyone has found their crowd. Overlap between sporty frat types, socially awkward arts oriented kids and wealthy Ivy league hopefuls.
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List Price Range
$344K - $3.6M
Homes For Sale
43
Average Home Value
$1,085,152
Median Lot Size
3,920 Sq Ft
% Renters
41%
Average Household Income
$160,840
% of College Grads
85.6%
Median Age
28
Average House Size
2,374 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
18.5%
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Parks in this Area
Audubon Park
- Bike Trails
- Golf
- Lake
Alma Peters Park
- Playground
Marsalis Harmony Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Danneel Playspot
- Playground
- Multi-Purpose Field
Carver Playground
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Playground
Evans Playground
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Playground
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The Willow School New Orleans is a charter school for students in grades K-12 located at 5624 Freret St in New Orleans, LA. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,917 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 86% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 92% are proficient in reading. The Willow School New Orleans has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 10 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.64, the graduation rate is 98%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1260 and an ACT score of 28. The average home value in this area is $1,085,152. Discover additional schools in the area, like New Orleans Charter Science & Mathematics High School, Eleanor McMain Secondary School, Opportunities Academy, and more. Learn more about what New Orleans has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near The Willow School New Orleans.