Newcomers entering Eleanor McMain Secondary School might wonder what the two large statues over the entrance represent, but students know the stone women are Industry and Knowledge—two traits the school was founded upon. First opened in 1932, the school was an all-girls academy and remained so until becoming coeducational in 1952. Today, McMain Secondary serves grades 9 through 12 and ranks among the 25 best schools in New Orleans.
The school is committed to helping their students explore and maximize their academic and personal potential. They are compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act, encourage students to take advanced placement tests, have an excellent gifted program, and offer various club sports. While McMain Secondary does not have before or after school programs for students, they do offer transportation to and from campus.
The school has different admission requirements for grade 9 than for grades 10 through 12. Those wishing to enter grade 9 should be a sibling of a current student or must be enrolled in McDonogh 42 or Andrew Wilson Schools to be considered before the rest of New Orleans’ applicants. When it comes to grades 10 through 12, preference is given to siblings before other applicants. Older students wishing to earn college credit also have an advantage with McMain Secondary, as they allow dual enrollment for upperclassmen.
Eleanor McMain Secondary School
Charter Middle, High School
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Grade 8-12
5712 S Claiborne Ave,
New Orleans, LA
School Details
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Average SAT Score
920
Average ACT Score
19
Math Proficiency
20%
Reading Proficiency
32%
Average GPA
3.24
Graduation Rate
87%
Niche Grade
C
B-
C-
B+
B
B-
B
B-
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.24
Reading Proficiency
32%
Math Proficiency
20%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
58
Full Time Teachers
58
Teachers in First or Second Year
15.8%
College Prep
Average SAT
920
Math
450
Verbal
470
Average ACT
19
Math
18
English
19
Reading
20
Science
19
Number of AP Courses
1
AP Pass Rate
9%
AP Math Enrollment
High
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average
GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
English
43%
State Average
10%
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
297:1
Student Diversity
Female
57.4%
Male
42.6%
Black
93.1%
Hispanic
5%
Two or more races
<1%
White
<1%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
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
326 Students
Southern University & A&M College
306 Students
University of Louisiana at Lafayette
290 Students
Dillard University
244 Students
Southeastern Louisiana University
242 Students
Xavier University of Louisiana
242 Students
Grambling State University
242 Students
University of New Orleans
228 Students
Jackson State University
194 Students
Loyola University New Orleans
192 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing
122 Students
Business
97 Students
Psychology
69 Students
Biology
62 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
49 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration
43 Students
Computer Science
31 Students
Mechanical Engineering
24 Students
Marketing
23 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice
21 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
9/19/2024
My overall experience with Eleanor McMain Secondary School is amazing, its a good high school they care about the student and make sure we do what we have to do to make sure we graduate and become a good person and push to what we want to be in the future.
9/13/2024
My best experience whilst at Eleanor McMain is all the school events. I like the events because it be so much joy and school spirit.
6/25/2024
I started at McMain my sophomore year and I can say that as far as academics are concerned everything is pretty average. But the teachers and faculty are very keen on getting everyone ready for college. In addition there is a wide range of extra curriculars.
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Map
List Price Range
$266K - $3.3M
Homes For Sale
57
Average Home Value
$1,069,252
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
2,271 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
18.9%
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$1,295 - $2,000 per month
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- 1 - 2 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 546+ Sq Ft
- 1201 Canal St
- New Orleans, LA
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- Bike Trails
- Golf
- Lake
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- Playground
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- 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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Eleanor McMain Secondary School is a charter school for students in grades 8-12 located at 5712 S Claiborne Ave in New Orleans, LA. The school has a total enrollment of 863 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. Academic records show that 20% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 32% are proficient in reading. Eleanor McMain Secondary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.24, the graduation rate is 87%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 920 and an ACT score of 19. The average home value in this area is $1,069,252. Discover additional schools in the area, like New Orleans Charter Science & Mathematics High School, The Willow School New Orleans, Opportunities Academy, and more. Learn more about what New Orleans has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Eleanor McMain Secondary School.