Walter L. Cohen College Prep

Charter School 159 Students

High School 7th - 12th

School Overview

Walter L. Cohen College Prep, located in the historic Irish Channel neighborhood of New Orleans, is a public charter school serving students in grades 6 through 12. As part of the Collegiate Academies network, the school focuses on a rigorous, college-preparatory curriculum designed to ensure that students are not only prepared for post-secondary education but are also empowered to succeed in professional and civic life. The school is known for its strong emphasis on high academic expectations, intensive student support, and a culture that prioritizes character development and leadership.

Beyond its academic rigor, Cohen College Prep carries a deep sense of historical significance within the New Orleans community. It has long been a landmark institution in the Uptown area, and today it strives to honor that legacy by providing its scholars with the tools necessary to navigate and improve their local and global communities. Through a combination of small class sizes, personalized mentorship, and extracurricular opportunities, the school aims to bridge the achievement gap and provide its diverse student body with equitable access to quality education and future career paths.

159

Total Students

16.9

Full-Time Teachers

9.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Walter L. Cohen College Prep
Demographic	Student Count
White	3
Hispanic	64
Black	91
Two or More	1

Black
91 (57.2%)
Hispanic
64 (40.3%)
White
3 (1.9%)
Two or More
1 (0.6%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Cohen College Prep
Phone:	(504)335-0404
Grade Range:	7th - 12th
Total Students:	159
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.4
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* 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 41

Grade 10 59

Grade 11 38

Grade 12 21