PHILLIS WHEATLEY COMMUNITY SCHOOL

Phillis Wheatley Community School is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the Phillis Wheatley Community School school district, located in New Orleans, LA with about 785 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 35 teachers, Phillis Wheatley Community School has a student/teacher ratio of about 22:1. 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.

The Phillis Wheatley Community School, located in the historic Treme neighborhood of New Orleans, is a public PK-8 institution that serves as a cornerstone of its local community. Operating under the umbrella of the New Orleans Public Schools (NOLA-PS) system, the school is named in honor of Phillis Wheatley, the first published African American female poet, and it strives to uphold her legacy by fostering academic excellence, critical thinking, and artistic expression among its diverse student body.

The school is widely recognized for its commitment to the "community school" model, which integrates academic instruction with wrap-around support services to address the holistic needs of students and their families. By partnering with local organizations and prioritizing social-emotional learning alongside a rigorous core curriculum, Phillis Wheatley seeks to empower students to become leaders who are deeply connected to the culture and history of New Orleans. The campus itself serves as a vital hub for the neighborhood, emphasizing a culture of inclusivity, resilience, and high expectations for every child.

For more information, contact Phillis Wheatley Community School at (504) 373-6205 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.