Walter L. Cohen High School in New Orleans, LA

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Walter L. Cohen High School is located in New Orleans, LA and is one of 34 schools in Recovery School District Lde. It is a public school that serves 409 students in grades 8-12. more

Recovery School District Lde District Spending

$20,702Per Pupil

The Recovery School District Lde spends $20,702 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 48% on instruction, 50% on support services, 2% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Recovery School District Lde District

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Holy Ghost School 0.2 miles	n/a	1 2 3 4 5
Nelson Elementary School 0.6 miles		1 2 3 4 5
Sophie B. Wright Inst.of Academic Excellence School 0.6 miles		1 2 3 4 5
Academy of the Sacred Heart the Rosary 0.6 miles	n/a	1 2 3 4 5
Live Oak Elementary School 0.7 miles		1 2 3 4 5

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School Facts

Public School
Grades 8-12
Recovery School District Lde

Did not make AYP
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Contact

Walter L. Cohen High School
3520 Dryades St
New Orleans, LA 70115
(504) 896-4084

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Students

Enrollment (2010)

Total: 409

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Student Economic Level (2010)

In 2010, Walter L. Cohen High School had 76% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. Louisiana had 65% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.

Student Ethnicity (2010)

Black

99%

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13:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO

In 2010, Walter L. Cohen High School had 13 students for every full-time equivalent teacher.

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Recent Reviews

Roy Miller: I am class of 74 is it possible to get a copy of my transcipts or high school diploma online. Is there a number that i could call

Submitted by a Former Student on Jan 6, 2011

Rita Ridley: When I was a student at Wa Lo Co we were tops at everything the school were a model to other school in academic and dress.and please do not mention sports Number 1!! Its a shame that this great insitution is not what it used to be.No joy, no pride, no life We need to get it back to the glory it was.

Submitted by a Former Student on Sep 10, 2010

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Demographics Based on 2000 Census (latest available)

	New Orleans	National
Median Household Income	$27,133	$44,512
Population Median Age	34	36
% of Homes With Kids	26%	31.4%
Average Household Size	2.48 persons	2.6
% Owning / % Renting	46% / 54%	66%/33%

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