Dorothy Height Charter School

Charter School 878 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Paul Habans Charter School, located in the Algiers neighborhood of New Orleans, operates as a Pre-K through 8th-grade institution dedicated to providing a rigorous, college-preparatory education. As part of the Crescent City Schools network, the school focuses on fostering a culture of high academic expectations and strong character development. Their educational model emphasizes individualized student support, aiming to equip scholars with the critical thinking skills necessary for success in high school and beyond.

Beyond academics, Paul Habans is known for its commitment to holistic student growth and community engagement. The school integrates social-emotional learning into its daily curriculum and offers a variety of extracurricular activities to encourage student leadership and creativity. By cultivating a structured and supportive environment, the school strives to close the achievement gap and ensure that every student has the tools and confidence to navigate both their educational journey and their future careers.

878

Total Students

59.4

Full-Time Teachers

14.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

79.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dorothy Height Charter School
Demographic	Student Count
White	9
Hispanic	176
Black	666
Asian	3
Two or More	20
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

Black
666 (75.9%)
Hispanic
176 (20.0%)
Two or More
20 (2.3%)
White
9 (1.0%)
Asian
3 (0.3%)
American Indian
3 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Dorothy Height Charter School
Phone:	(504)941-1810
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	878
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	59.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	663
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	38

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 54

Kindergarten 94

Grade 1 86

Grade 2 84

Grade 3 96

Grade 4 92

Grade 5 95

Grade 6 92

Grade 7 90

Grade 8 95