Rooted School

Rooted School

Charter High School | Grade 9-10
6701 PRESS Dr,  New Orleans, LA
Pontchartrain Park Neighborhood
4.3
170 Students
C
Niche Grade
Located just behind one of the oldest continuously operating synagogues in the United States, Rooted School is an innovative four-year public high school focused on helping students gain skills for both college and an occupation. The students sign a contract upon entering the program stating that they pledge to have been admitted into at least one college and have at least one offer of full-time employment by the time they graduate. Their philosophy is to help students build their own paths to financial security. To achieve these goals, the school focuses on three core tenants: self-directed learning, industry-based credentials and internships, and project-based learning. These are combined to help students learn at their own pace without feeling left behind or constrained while facing real-world challenges. Rooted students have the opportunity to gain experience in many technology-related industries before competing for internships and entry-level jobs with the school's partners, and 84% of students earn industry-certified credentials in their freshman year. Since beginning in 2014 as a 15-student pilot program in New Orleans, Rooted School has earned a B grade from the Louisiana Department of Education and is considered above average for the Orleans Parish School District. Extracurriculars include Youth Run NOLA and various club sports to help students be active after focusing their studies on STEM and Technology Programming and Development. The school also offers buses to transport students to and from school each day.

School Details

Average ACT Score
20
Math Proficiency
10%
Reading Proficiency
24.5%
Average GPA
3.33

Niche Grade

C-
Academics
A-
Teachers
B-
College Prep
B
Administration
B-
Resources/Facilities
C-
Clubs and Activities
C+
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.33
Reading Proficiency
24.5%
Math Proficiency
10%
Teachers
Full Time Teachers
0
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%
College Prep
Average ACT
20
Math
18
English
21
Reading
22
Science
20

GreatSchools Rating

3
Test Scores
2
College Readiness
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Test Scores

English
18%
State Average
10%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Student Diversity

Male
64.7%
Female
35.3%
Black
82.6%
Hispanic
11.4%
White
5.4%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
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Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Louisiana State University 22 Students
Loyola University New Orleans 17 Students
University of New Orleans 14 Students
University of Louisiana at Lafayette 12 Students
Xavier University of Louisiana 12 Students
Louisiana Tech University 11 Students
Southern University & A&M College 9 Students
Florida A&M University 8 Students
Rice University 7 Students
Southeastern Louisiana University 7 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 9 Students
Nursing 7 Students
Business 6 Students
Computer Science 5 Students
Criminology 5 Students
Mechanical Engineering 5 Students
Small Business Management 4 Students
Acting 3 Students
Fashion and Apparel Design 3 Students
Construction Management 3 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.3 4 Reviews
5.0 Senior
10/31/2022
When I started going to this school it didn't seem like all that but when I got to my senior year they started to fund student-based businesses. They were able to help me get started with a lawnmowing business.
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