Roughly 500 pre-K through eighth grade students are enrolled in Samuel J. Green Charter School, located in Uptown New Orleans’ Freret Street corridor. It is one of five members in the network of FirstLine Schools – a charter school operator in New Orleans. The school focuses on college and career preparation while emphasizing racial equity and nurturing the whole student.
Samuel J. Green Charter School has created a rigorous and creative curriculum that focuses on blended and personalized teaching methods that addresses individual needs. Students benefit from hands-on learning through the network’s Edible Schoolyard New Orleans program. Students learn healthy ways to eat and live by engaging in classes in the facility’s large garden and state-of-the-art teaching kitchen.
The school offers flag football, soccer, baseball, softball and basketball. It is a founding member of the New Orleans Charter School Athletic Association. Enrichment activities include visual arts, dance, yoga, karate, band, Lego League, an entrepreneurs’ club and photography club. Samuel J. Greens Charter School’s blend of traditional and non-traditional courses caters to the mission of preparing 100% of the students for college, careers and a successful life.
Samuel J. Green Charter School
Charter Pre-K, Elementary, Middle School
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Grade Pre-K-8
2319 Valence St,
New Orleans, LA
School Details
Head of School
Ava Lee
Student Teacher Ratio
23:1
Math Proficiency
16%
Reading Proficiency
30%
Niche Grade
C
A-
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Reading Proficiency
30%
Math Proficiency
16%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
23:1
Teachers
23
Full Time Teachers
23
Teachers in First or Second Year
17.6%
GreatSchools Rating
4
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
Math
22%
State Average
31%
Science
14%
State Average
6%
Student Diversity
Male
54.5%
Female
45.5%
Black
80.9%
Hispanic
14%
White
2.3%
Two or more races
2.3%
Native American
<1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
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Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
GreatSchools Reviews
2/20/2025
I was an employee there for a couple of months. After I resigned and returned to my classroom to get my belongings, many of them were not there. VERY DISTURBING! Either an employee/s of that school took the items they wanted, administration discarded my items, or administration allowed others in the...
3/1/2018
Horrible ! Teachers are not patient with students.
8/8/2013
I love this school. The school leader and staff are GREAT. The Edible Schoolyard is a great way to introduce relevant science and health lessons. The school is one of few great community schools in our city. LOVE GREEN!
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Map
About Uptown
List Price Range
$250K - $3.2M
Homes For Sale
21
Average Home Value
$841,642
Median Lot Size
3,920 Sq Ft
% Renters
49%
Household Income
$131,805
% of College Grads
69.4%
Median Age
42
Average House Size
1,992 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
10.0%
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Additional Schools in the Area
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Choice Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Charter
- 6th to 12th
- Charter
- 7th to 12th
- Charter
Parks in this Area
Audubon Park
- Bike Trails
- Golf
- Lake
Danneel Playspot
- Playground
- Multi-Purpose Field
Wisner Playground and Dog Run
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Dog Park
Laurence Square Park
- Basketball
- Playground
- Multi-Purpose Field
Evans Playground
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Playground
Samuel Square
- Basketball
- Playground
- Multi-Purpose Field
Saratoga Playspot
- Tennis
- Parking Lot
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Samuel J. Green Charter School is a charter school for students in grades Pre-K-8 located at 2319 Valence St in New Orleans, LA. The school has a total enrollment of 442 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 23:1. Academic records show that 16% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 30% are proficient in reading. Samuel J. Green Charter School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $841,642. Discover additional schools in the area, like New Orleans Charter Science & Mathematics High School, Sophie B. Wright Institute of Academic Excellence, Walter L. Cohen High School, and more. Learn more about what New Orleans has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Samuel J. Green Charter School.