AKILI ACADEMY OF NEW ORLEANS

Akili Academy of New Orleans is a Title I public charter elementary school with about 624 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 42 teachers, Akili Academy of New Orleans has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.

Akili Academy of New Orleans is a tuition-free, open-enrollment public charter school located in the Upper Ninth Ward/Bywater area. As part of the Crescent City Schools network, the academy serves students from kindergarten through eighth grade. The school is named after the Swahili word for "intelligence" or "wisdom," reflecting its mission to provide a rigorous academic foundation while fostering the character development and critical thinking skills necessary for students to succeed in high school, college, and beyond.

The school is well-known for its structured and supportive campus culture, which emphasizes high expectations, consistent routines, and strong community building. Beyond core academics, Akili Academy prioritizes the "whole child" by offering a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and arts programs designed to keep students engaged. By focusing on both scholarly achievement and personal growth, the school aims to be a cornerstone of its neighborhood, preparing students to be future leaders within the New Orleans community.

For more information, contact Akili Academy of New Orleans at (504) 355-4172 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.