EDWARD HYNES CHARTER SCHOOL
Edward Hynes Charter School is a public charter elementary school that is part of the Orleans Parish school district, located in New Orleans, LA with about 675 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 39 teachers, Edward Hynes 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.
Edward Hynes Charter School, located in the Lakeview neighborhood of New Orleans, is a highly regarded, open-enrollment public charter school serving students from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. Known for its rigorous academic environment and commitment to holistic development, the school places a strong emphasis on fostering both intellectual growth and character education. It consistently ranks as one of the top-performing schools in the city, maintaining a reputation for high standardized test scores and a dedicated faculty that utilizes a mix of traditional and innovative pedagogical strategies to meet the diverse needs of its student body.
Beyond academics, Hynes is celebrated for its vibrant school culture and active parent community. The school offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including arts, athletics, and enrichment programs, which are designed to provide a well-rounded educational experience. By prioritizing a "whole child" approach, the institution aims to prepare its students not only for success in competitive high schools but also to be responsible, engaged citizens. Its location on Harrison Avenue serves as a central hub for many families in the area, contributing to the school's long-standing status as a cornerstone of the Lakeview educational landscape.
For more information, contact Edward Hynes Charter School at (504) 324-7160 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
New Orleans, LA 70124
(504) 324-7160
EDWARD HYNES CHARTER SCHOOL is a public Charter school in New Orleans, LA with about 675 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Louisiana
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
-
Yes
Orleans Parish - District:
- Orleans Parish
- Total Students:
- 675
- Teachers:
- 39.62
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 675 students
- White
- 52.6%
- Black or African American
- 32.6%
- Asian
- 5.2%
- Two or more races
- 5.2%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 4.4%
- Female
- 52.0%
- Male
- 48.0%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.