Sarah Towles Reed High School

Charter School 397 Students

High School 9th - 13

School Overview

Einstein Charter High School at Sarah Towles Reed is a public charter school located in the Michoud area of New Orleans, Louisiana. As part of the Einstein Charter Schools network, the institution is dedicated to providing a rigorous, college-preparatory education that emphasizes academic excellence, critical thinking, and the development of well-rounded students. The school serves the local community by fostering an inclusive environment that prepares students not only for post-secondary success but also for responsible citizenship in an increasingly globalized world.

The school is noted for its focus on a holistic approach to student development, blending traditional classroom instruction with a variety of extracurricular opportunities. By prioritizing student support services and maintaining high academic standards, Einstein Charter High aims to bridge achievement gaps and empower its diverse student body. Located at the former Sarah Towles Reed High School site, the school remains a focal point for neighborhood engagement, continuously striving to align its curriculum with current industry demands and university expectations.

397

Total Students

26.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

89.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sarah Towles Reed High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	4
Hispanic	156
Black	215
Asian	20
Two or More	1
American Indian	1

Black
215 (54.2%)
Hispanic
156 (39.3%)
Asian
20 (5.0%)
White
4 (1.0%)
Two or More
1 (0.3%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)

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:	Sarah Towles Reed High School
Phone:	(504)503-0749
Grade Range:	9th - 13
Total Students:	397
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	343
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	12

* 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 2

Grade 9 96

Grade 10 109

Grade 11 96

Grade 12 94