Edward Hynes Charter School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 84% (which was higher than the Louisiana state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 92% (which was higher than the Louisiana state average of 70%).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students (19-20)
694 students
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
39 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)84%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)92%
70%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
(19-20)n/a
1%
Asian
(19-20)5%
2%
Hispanic
(19-20)4%
7%
Black
(19-20)35%
43%
White
(19-20)50%
44%
Hawaiian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)6%
3%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
17%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
11%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% LA state average), while 92% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% LA state average).
How many students attend Edward Hynes Charter School?
694 students attend Edward Hynes Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Edward Hynes Charter School students are White, 35% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Edward Hynes Charter School offer ?
Edward Hynes Charter School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Edward Hynes Charter School part of?
Edward Hynes Charter School is part of Orleans Parish School District.
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