LANGSTON HUGHES CHARTER ACADEMY

Langston Hughes Charter Academy is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the Langston Hughes Charter Academy school district, located in New Orleans, LA with about 805 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 40 teachers, Langston Hughes Charter Academy has a student/teacher ratio of about 20:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Langston Hughes Charter Academy, located in the Mid-City neighborhood of New Orleans, serves as a prominent public charter school under the Choice Foundation network. The school is committed to providing a rigorous academic environment that emphasizes both core curriculum mastery and the development of strong character. By fostering a culture of high expectations, the academy aims to bridge achievement gaps and prepare its students—who largely hail from the surrounding local community—for success in competitive high schools and beyond.

In addition to its academic focus, Langston Hughes places a significant emphasis on creating a supportive and structured school climate. The institution integrates social-emotional learning with traditional academics, ensuring that students receive a holistic education. With its central location on Trafalgar Street, the school acts as a community anchor, dedicated to empowering its diverse student body through consistent support, dedicated faculty, and a mission-driven approach to educational equity in the New Orleans public school system.

For more information, contact Langston Hughes Charter Academy at (504) 373-6251 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.