Sophie B Wright Institute of Academic Excellence

Located at 1426 Napoleon Avenue in New Orleans, Louisiana (70115), the Sophie B. Wright Institute of Academic Excellence operates as an active, independent charter school district within the New Orleans-Metairie metropolitan area. Set in a large city environment, this single-campus district is structured to serve students across secondary grade levels spanning grades 6 through 13. Currently, the campus accommodates a total enrollment of 534 students, with active student counts concentrated across grades 9 through 13. The student body comprises 304 female and 230 male students, representing a diverse community that includes 499 Black students, 29 Hispanic students, three students of two or more races, two Asian students, and one White student.

Functioning as its own local educational agency for federal programs, the district maintains a dedicated operational infrastructure tailored to its urban student body. To support academic achievement and daily school operations, the district relies on a full-time equivalent (FTE) staff of 124 professionals. Classroom instruction is led by 58 FTE teachers, complemented by 66 FTE support staff members who oversee operational, administrative, and student support needs. For parents, students, and educational researchers analyzing local public charter performance, the Sophie B. Wright Institute offers a focused secondary education model within Louisiana's public school system.