Edna Karr High School

4400 General Meyer Ave
New Orleans, LA 70131

Charter School 1,097 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Edna Karr High School, located in the Algiers neighborhood of New Orleans, is a prominent public open-enrollment charter school managed by the InspireNOLA Charter Schools network. Serving students in grades 9–12, the school has built a robust reputation for academic achievement and extracurricular success within the New Orleans public school system. It is widely recognized for its rigorous college-preparatory curriculum, which aims to prepare students for success in higher education through a structured and supportive learning environment.

Beyond its academic focus, Edna Karr is perhaps most famous for its storied athletic and fine arts programs, particularly its championship-winning football team and its celebrated marching band. The school’s culture is deeply rooted in community spirit and tradition, making it a focal point for civic pride in the West Bank area. By balancing high academic expectations with a vibrant student life, Edna Karr High School continues to be a top choice for families seeking a comprehensive high school experience in the city.

1,097

Total Students

75.8

Full-Time Teachers

14.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

73.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Edna Karr High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	8
Hispanic	56
Black	969
Asian	6
Two or More	28
American Indian	30

Black
969 (88.3%)
Hispanic
56 (5.1%)
American Indian
30 (2.7%)
Two or More
28 (2.6%)
White
8 (0.7%)
Asian
6 (0.5%)

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:	Edna Karr High School
Phone:	(504)302-7135
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,097
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	75.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	733
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	72

* 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 9 284

Grade 10 272

Grade 11 277

Grade 12 264