Walter L. Cohen College Prep is a public charter school serving grades nine through twelve. It’s one of three campuses run by New Orleans College Prep and offers multiple programs and features to engage students during classes and after. Their Jump Start Pathways include Health Sciences, Programming and Development, Graphic Design, and Carpentry. After-school programs include club sports such as indoor/outdoor track and field events, basketball, volleyball, and soccer, all of which are under the direction of the Louisiana High School Athletics Association.
The school is compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act, and offers both gifted programs as well as a social worker and transition coordinator for those having trouble adjusting to their new high school. Walter L. Cohen College Prep has earned an A- for diversity among its students and a B grade for its clubs and athletics. While Cohen College Prep’s 50% graduation rate is less than the state average, it does represent an improvement overall for the New Orleans school system as only one in ten students in the city graduated high school prior to Hurricane Katrina. This higher graduation rate may be partially attributed to the student/teacher ratio of 13:1, a statistic well below the state average of 31:1.
Walter L. Cohen College Prep is named after a pioneering free man of color who was among only a handful of African American people to hold public office after the Civil War. He also went on to establish the People’s Life Insurance Company, and Cohen College Prep strives to continue Mr. Cohen’s legacy of excellence to this day.
Walter L. Cohen High School
School Details
Student Teacher Ratio
9:1
Average ACT Score
19
Math Proficiency
10%
Reading Proficiency
15%
Average GPA
3.34
Graduation Rate
52%
Niche Grade
C
B+
B-
B+
A-
A-
B-
B+
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.34
Reading Proficiency
15%
Math Proficiency
10%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
9:1
Teachers
17
Full Time Teachers
17
Teachers in First or Second Year
50%
College Prep
Average ACT
19
Math
17
English
19
Reading
20
Science
19
Number of AP Courses
7
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low
GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
English
3%
State Average
10%
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
86:1
Student Diversity
Male
54.7%
Female
45.3%
Black
57.2%
Hispanic
40.3%
White
1.9%
Two or more races
<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
51 Students
University of New Orleans
51 Students
Southeastern Louisiana University
47 Students
Loyola University New Orleans
45 Students
University of Louisiana at Lafayette
44 Students
Dillard University
44 Students
Xavier University of Louisiana
40 Students
Jackson State University
38 Students
Southern University & A&M College
38 Students
Grambling State University
32 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business
24 Students
Nursing
19 Students
Computer Science
14 Students
Biology
13 Students
Psychology
12 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
10 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration
8 Students
Social Work and Youth Services
7 Students
Political Science and Government
6 Students
Drama and Theatre Production
6 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
7/7/2024
I loved going to school there because the teachers and the rest of the faculty all really care about you.
6/29/2023
Overall it's a good school , with great staff. The staff treats each student with respect and always consider their feelings. Each students is heard and encouraged to do their best.
5/22/2020
My experience at Walter L Cohen was great my freshman and sophomore year we had great teachers who were positive being willing to help. But, when my junior and senior year cake we changed staffs completely and teachers and students looked at each other as competition rather than family . Also there was a lot of mess between teachers that students were aware of and students would get blame for the drama of the teachers .
GreatSchools Reviews
6/23/2022
The school made great advancements this year but I am concerned that the new Principal and the new CEO are disconnected from their staff. Over 50% of the teachers have left for other schools. The low teacher to student ratio was good for my daughter. She is college ready and even has a medical assis...
5/9/2022
Flabbergasted about the kids performances. I went in there and everyone was behaving well, discussing the work. I GREATLY recommend this school if you want your child to succeed, The teachers teach greatly and the students listen when spoken to. One kid one day gave me a ice cream with his last doll...
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List Price Range
$236K - $1.7M
Homes For Sale
47
Average Home Value
$654,710
Median Lot Size
3,049 Sq Ft
% Renters
62%
Average Household Income
$110,271
% of College Grads
60.9%
Median Age
42
Average House Size
1,640 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
30.5%
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Walter L. Cohen High School is a charter school for students in grades 7-12 located at 3520 Dryades St in New Orleans, LA. The school has a total enrollment of 157 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 9:1. Academic records show that 10% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 15% are proficient in reading. Walter L. Cohen High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.34, the graduation rate is 52%, and the average ACT score is 19. The average home value in this area is $654,710. Discover additional schools in the area, like Rooted School, Sophie B. Wright Institute of Academic Excellence, Rooted School, and more. Learn more about what New Orleans has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Walter L. Cohen High School.