International High School of New Orleans

Voices for International Business & Education

727 Carondelet Street
New Orleans, LA 70130

Charter School 380 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

The International High School of New Orleans (IHSNO) is a public, tuition-free charter school located in the heart of the Central Business District. Distinguished by its global focus, the school operates as an authorized International Baccalaureate (IB) World School, offering the rigorous IB Diploma Programme. Its curriculum is designed to foster critical thinking, cultural awareness, and academic excellence, preparing students for success in a globalized society through a challenging, college-preparatory environment.

Beyond its academic rigor, IHSNO is known for its diverse student body and a strong emphasis on international languages and world cultures. The school offers a variety of language programs—including French, Spanish, Mandarin Chinese, and Arabic—alongside a wide array of extracurricular activities, athletics, and clubs. By combining a demanding academic structure with a commitment to producing globally-minded citizens, the International High School of New Orleans provides a unique educational experience tailored for students seeking to excel in both local and international arenas.

380

Total Students

31.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

60.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for International High School of New Orleans
Demographic	Student Count
White	22
Hispanic	121
Black	226
Two or More	11

Black
226 (59.5%)
Hispanic
121 (31.8%)
White
22 (5.8%)
Two or More
11 (2.9%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Voices for International Business & Education
Phone:	(504)613-5703
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	380
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	208
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	20

* 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

Grade 9 94

Grade 10 102

Grade 11 93

Grade 12 91