D
Needs Improvement
44/100

Dorothy Height Charter School

📚 Pre-K – 08 🏫 School Charter School
📍 3501 Seine Street, New Orleans, LA 70114
Overall
D
44/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
Reading 52% · Math 51% proficient · 21st percentile in Louisiana
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Louisiana schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

44
Repit Score
out of 100
875
Students
enrolled
12.7:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$16K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%21/100reading 15th percentile, math 26th percentile among Louisiana middle schools (2018–19 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%81/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 72% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Louisiana schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −11 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Louisiana. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency52% (−17 pts vs. state avg 69%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency51% (−12 pts vs. state avg 63%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Louisiana state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
Black52%50%reading -7 pts, math +1 pts35th percentile (list)
Hispanic55%65%reading -6 pts, math +8 pts37th percentile (list)
Low-income51%50%reading -13 pts, math -5 pts24th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 3501 Seine Street
City New Orleans
ZIP Code 70114
District 2200243
NCES School ID 220024302362
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 70114

Understanding the community around Dorothy Height Charter School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $40,175
Per Capita Income $27,045
Poverty Rate 19.8%
Households Earning $100K+ 15.6%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 26.0%
High School or Higher 86.7%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $178,000
Median Rent $1,035
Owner-Occupied 42.9%
Renter-Occupied 57.1%
View full data for ZIP 70114 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Dorothy Height Charter School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 51.4%
Female 48.6%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 77.4%
Hispanic/Latino 20.2%
White 1.3%
Asian 0.3%
Two or More Races 0.5%
American Indian 0.1%
Pacific Islander 0.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 875
Teachers (FTE) 69.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 12.7:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Dorothy Height Charter School?
Dorothy Height Charter School has a Repit School Score of 44 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Dorothy Height Charter School?
Dorothy Height Charter School has 875 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.7:1.
What grades does Dorothy Height Charter School serve?
Dorothy Height Charter School serves grades Pre-K – 08 and is classified as a School. This is a charter school.
How much funding does Dorothy Height Charter School receive per student?
Dorothy Height Charter School receives $16,037 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Dorothy Height Charter School in 70114 ▼
Avg Home Value
$163,359
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,466
1-Year Change
+2.4%
% Renters
57.1%

Other Schools in 70114

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026