RENEW SCITECH ACADEMY AT LAUREL

ReNEW SciTech Academy at Laurel is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the ReNEW SciTech Academy at Laurel school district, located in New Orleans, LA with about 641 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 33 teachers, ReNEW SciTech Academy at Laurel has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. 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.

ReNEW SciTech Academy at Laurel, located in the historic Garden District of New Orleans, is a public charter school that serves students in grades PK–8. As part of the ReNEW Schools network, the academy focuses on a rigorous academic curriculum with a particular emphasis on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). The school aims to provide a high-quality education that prepares students for success in high school and beyond, utilizing a data-driven approach to instruction that caters to the individual needs of its diverse student body.

Beyond its academic focus, SciTech Academy places a strong emphasis on school culture, social-emotional learning, and community engagement. The school is committed to fostering a supportive environment where students are encouraged to develop critical thinking skills and character-building traits. By integrating hands-on learning experiences and extracurricular opportunities, ReNEW SciTech strives to close the achievement gap and equip its students with the skills necessary to excel in an increasingly technology-driven global society.

For more information, contact ReNEW SciTech Academy at Laurel at (504) 487-0737 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.