HARRIET TUBMAN CHARTER SCHOOL

Harriet Tubman Charter School is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the Harriet Tubman Charter School school district, located in New Orleans, LA with about 647 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 37 teachers, Harriet Tubman Charter School has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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.

Harriet Tubman Charter School, located in the Algiers neighborhood of New Orleans, is a public charter school serving students in grades Pre-K through 8. As part of the Crescent City Schools network, the institution is dedicated to providing a rigorous academic environment that emphasizes both high achievement and character development. The school is named in honor of the legendary abolitionist Harriet Tubman, a legacy that the school aims to reflect through a culture of resilience, community leadership, and social responsibility.

The school’s pedagogical approach focuses on a "whole-child" model, integrating strong academic instruction in core subjects with extracurricular opportunities and social-emotional support. By maintaining a focus on college preparation from a young age, the school seeks to equip its students with the critical thinking skills necessary for success in high school and beyond. Through its partnership with the Crescent City Schools network, Harriet Tubman Charter School benefits from centralized resources and a shared commitment to closing the opportunity gap for students in the New Orleans area.

For more information, contact Harriet Tubman Charter School at (504) 227-3800 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.