Abramson Sci Academy

Charter School 655 Students

High School 9th - 13

School Overview

Abramson Sci Academy, located at 5552 Read Blvd in New Orleans, is a public charter high school that operates as part of the Collegiate Academies network. Known for its rigorous college-preparatory focus, the school serves a predominantly urban student population with the explicit mission of ensuring that every graduate is prepared for success in four-year colleges and universities. The curriculum is characterized by high academic expectations, structured classroom environments, and a strong emphasis on character development and student discipline.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Abramson Sci Academy is recognized for fostering a close-knit school culture that aims to provide students with the support systems necessary to overcome systemic barriers. The school integrates mentorship and individualized attention to help students navigate the path toward graduation and post-secondary enrollment. By combining a challenging STEM-focused academic track with extracurricular opportunities and community-building initiatives, the academy seeks to serve as a hub of academic achievement and upward mobility within the New Orleans East community.

655

Total Students

52.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

94.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Abramson Sci Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	4
Hispanic	70
Black	521
Asian	47
Two or More	13

Black
521 (79.5%)
Hispanic
70 (10.7%)
Asian
47 (7.2%)
Two or More
13 (2.0%)
White
4 (0.6%)

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:	Sci Academy
Phone:	(504)373-6264
Grade Range:	9th - 13
Total Students:	655
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	52.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	617
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 13 3

Grade 9 175

Grade 10 170

Grade 11 156

Grade 12 151