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College Success Award
These are some of the best public high schools in New Orleans at preparing students for success in college. The College Success Award recognizes schools that do an exemplary job getting students to enroll in and stick with college, including those that excel at serving students from low-income families.
Districts
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Jefferson Parish School District
50,628 students | HARVEY, LA
Grades PK, K-12 | 90 schools -
Orleans Parish School District
2,040 students | NEW ORLEANS, LA
Grades PK, K-12 | 31 schools -
New Orleans Center For Creative Arts
230 students | NEW ORLEANS, LA
Grades 9-12 | 1 school
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Reviews From Schools in New Orleans
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Parent / Guardian
July 26, 2025
Morris Jeff Community School is well worth looking into for your little one(s). They have an exponential staff in all areas, but especially the director of special education, Charlotte and her entire... More
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Morris Jeff Community School
Current student
July 17, 2025
It is amazing Mr.roberts was the best teacher ever funny rlly funny I learnt a lot from him and ms loften
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KIPP Morial
Parent / Guardian
July 15, 2025
First, I would like to thank Ms. Washington and Christopher Dennis for all the support that was given. Everybody else was horrible that’s just my opinion. The only thing I would say if your kid is... More
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Lawrence D. Crocker College Prep