Named for a prominent late 19th and early 20th century New Orleans educator and philanthropist, Sophie B. Wright Charter School defines its mission as “creating a community of empowered learners in an atmosphere of mutual respect and trust.” The renovated Collegiate Gothic style building that was built on Uptown’s Napoleon Avenue in 1912 maintains its historic integrity while meeting modern needs. About 500 co-ed students are enrolled in sixth through 12th grades. The school opened as part of the Recovery School District, which was formed to improve the lowest-performing schools in Louisiana.
The Louisiana Department of Education website lists the school’s overall grade for the 2018-2019 school year as a “B”. However, the school states that it considers individual developmental needs to optimize student success. And students are provided with research-based instruction, along with dual enrollment with local colleges and universities To round out the education experience, Sophie B. Wright Charter School students are encouraged to participate in extracurricular activities such as dance team, cheerleaders, majorettes, marching band, flag team and student council. Home of the Warriors and a member of the Louisiana High School Athletic Association, Sophie B. Wright Charter School invites its student athletes to compete in football, soccer, basketball, volleyball, and track and field.
Sophie B. Wright Institute of Academic Excellence
Charter Middle, High School
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Grade 6-12
1426 Napoleon Ave,
New Orleans, LA
School Details
Head of School
Sharon Clark
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Average SAT Score
980
Average ACT Score
21
Math Proficiency
17%
Reading Proficiency
17%
Average GPA
3.26
Graduation Rate
5%
Niche Grade
C-
B
C-
B-
B
B-
B-
A+
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.26
Reading Proficiency
17%
Math Proficiency
17%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
29
Full Time Teachers
29
Teachers in First or Second Year
24.1%
College Prep
Average SAT
980
Math
440
Verbal
530
Average ACT
21
Math
20
English
20
Reading
22
Science
20
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low
GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
English
9%
State Average
10%
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
244:1
Student Diversity
Female
51.2%
Male
48.8%
Black
86.9%
Hispanic
11.4%
White
<1%
Two or more races
<1%
Native American
<1%
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Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program
Colleges Students are Considering
Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Louisiana at Lafayette
135 Students
Louisiana State University
134 Students
Southern University & A&M College
109 Students
Grambling State University
108 Students
Xavier University of Louisiana
101 Students
University of New Orleans
94 Students
Southeastern Louisiana University
93 Students
Loyola University New Orleans
90 Students
Dillard University
83 Students
University of Southern Mississippi
80 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing
58 Students
Business
46 Students
Biology
30 Students
Psychology
25 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
25 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration
18 Students
Marketing
11 Students
Small Business Management
11 Students
Pre-Law Studies
10 Students
Entrepreneurship
9 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
2/4/2024
Not the best place to send your child/ children. 6/10 wouldn't recommend, doesn't do the best with preparing kids for college.
4/27/2022
Sophie B. Wright is a really great school for academics and college readiness. The school is very consistent with helping students in need, not just through school work but even outside of school in the home as well.
3/9/2021
Throughout my school years at Sophie B. Wright, I experienced nothing less than a great education and great experience. Personally being on the volleyball team I learned a sense of teamwork and great bonds with friends. The best experience is watching our fantastic basketball team who almost never loses a game.
GreatSchools Reviews
12/10/2018
I will rate my family's overall experience with this school as poor I am currently looking for another school as we speak
5/11/2018
this is a horrible school with terrible leadership. the principal along with her friends at the rsd should be FIRED. shes not a fair person nor does she respect parents. and shes a thief
11/20/2015
This is my daughter's first year at the school. She was very apprehensive about attending initially, but she has settled in well and loves it. We both love that her teachers are encouraging and motivate her as well as see her potential and taylor her learning to her academic needs. The principal is...
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Map
About Uptown
List Price Range
$255K - $3.2M
Homes For Sale
34
Average Home Value
$854,063
Median Lot Size
4,356 Sq Ft
% Renters
49%
Household Income
$131,805
% of College Grads
69.4%
Median Age
42
Average House Size
2,035 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
9.9%
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