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
19:1
Average SAT Score
910
Average ACT Score
21
Math Proficiency
17%
Reading Proficiency
17%
Average GPA
3.26
Graduation Rate
77%
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
19:1
Teachers
29
Full Time Teachers
29
Teachers in First or Second Year
24.1%
College Prep
Average SAT
910
Math
410
Verbal
500
Average ACT
21
Math
20
English
21
Reading
23
Science
20
Number of AP Courses
3
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Average
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%
Two or more races
<1%
White
<1%
Native American
<1%
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
148 Students
Louisiana State University
147 Students
Southern University & A&M College
121 Students
Grambling State University
118 Students
Xavier University of Louisiana
102 Students
Southeastern Louisiana University
101 Students
University of New Orleans
100 Students
Loyola University New Orleans
100 Students
Dillard University
85 Students
Jackson State University
83 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing
68 Students
Business
48 Students
Biology
32 Students
Psychology
26 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
23 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration
20 Students
Small Business Management
14 Students
Marketing
11 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice
10 Students
Cosmetology
10 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
8/25/2024
My personal experience at Sophie B Wright Institute of Academic Excellence was pretty good but also had a few down sides. The teachers were great minus a few who's classes may have been a bit challenging but that's not their fault and some staff members tend to have attitudes but most were pleasant.
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.
10/5/2023
Constantly changed rules around, failed to acknowledge teachers who harassed students. Favoritism both in the office and classroom makes it very hard to make grades that you deserve. School counselors are constantly quitting and barely doing their jobs.
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
List Price Range
$250K - $2.5M
Homes For Sale
16
Average Home Value
$841,433
Median Lot Size
3,920 Sq Ft
% Renters
49%
Average Household Income
$131,805
% of College Grads
69.4%
Median Age
42
Average House Size
1,918 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
9.6%
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- Dog Park
Laurence Square Park
- Basketball
- Playground
- Multi-Purpose Field
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- Basketball
- Playground
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- Basketball
- Playground
- Multi-Purpose Field
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Sophie B. Wright Institute of Academic Excellence is a charter school for students in grades 6-12 located at 1426 Napoleon Ave in New Orleans, LA. The school has a total enrollment of 474 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 19:1. Academic records show that 17% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 17% are proficient in reading. Sophie B. Wright Institute of Academic Excellence has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C- and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.26, the graduation rate is 77%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 910 and an ACT score of 21. The average home value in this area is $841,433. Discover additional schools in the area, like New Orleans Charter Science & Mathematics High School, Rooted School, 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 Sophie B. Wright Institute of Academic Excellence.