McDonogh 35 College Preparatory Charter High School is a charter public high school in New Orleans, Louisiana. It is a part of New Orleans 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ and InspireNOLA charter operator. The school was named after John McDonogh.
Serving 862 students in grades 9-12, Mcdonogh 35 Senior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 16% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 862 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in LA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 35% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mcdonogh 35 Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Mcdonogh 35 Senior High School's student population of 862 students has grown by 115% over five school years.
The teacher population of 65 teachers has grown by 124% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
862 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
65 teachers
Year Founded
1917
Colors
Maroon, Gold
School Rankings
Mcdonogh 35 Senior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,244 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mcdonogh 35 Senior High School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#838 out of 1244 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
4%
11%
Black
95%
41%
White
1%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
83%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Roneagle
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mcdonogh 35 Senior High School's ranking?
Mcdonogh 35 Senior High School is ranked #838 out of 1,244 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 16% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mcdonogh 35 Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Mcdonogh 35 Senior High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 83%.
How many students attend Mcdonogh 35 Senior High School?
862 students attend Mcdonogh 35 Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Mcdonogh 35 Senior High School students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mcdonogh 35 Senior High School?
Mcdonogh 35 Senior High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mcdonogh 35 Senior High School offer ?
Mcdonogh 35 Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mcdonogh 35 Senior High School part of?
Mcdonogh 35 Senior High School is part of Mcdonogh 35 Senior High School District.
In what neighborhood is Mcdonogh 35 Senior High School located?
Mcdonogh 35 Senior High School is located in the St Bernard Area neighborhood of New Orleans, LA. There are 2 other public schools located in St Bernard Area.
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