Serving 878 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Dorothy Height Charter School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 19% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 878 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 7% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dorothy Height Charter School's student population of 878 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 59 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
878 students
Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
Campus Size
3 acres
School Motto
We’ve got to work to save our children and do it with full respect for the fact that if we do not, no one else will.
School Rankings
Dorothy Height Charter School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,244 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dorothy Height Charter School is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1122 out of 1244 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
20%
11%
Black
76%
42%
White
1%
41%
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
61%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dorothy Height Charter School's ranking?
Dorothy Height Charter School is ranked #1122 out of 1,244 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Dorothy Height Charter School often compared to?
Dorothy Height Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Alice M Harte Elementary Charter School, Martin Behrman Charter Academy Of Creative Arts & Sci by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Dorothy Height Charter School?
878 students attend Dorothy Height Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Dorothy Height Charter School students are Black, 20% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dorothy Height Charter School?
Dorothy Height Charter School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does Dorothy Height Charter School offer ?
Dorothy Height Charter School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Dorothy Height Charter School part of?
Dorothy Height Charter School is part of Dorothy Height Charter School District.
In what neighborhood is Dorothy Height Charter School located?
Dorothy Height Charter School is located in the Algiers neighborhood of New Orleans, LA. There are 4 other public schools located in Algiers.
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