CYPRESS ACADEMY

Cypress Academy is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the Orleans Parish school district, located in New Orleans, LA with about 153 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 3rd Grade. 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 10 teachers, Cypress Academy has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.

Cypress Academy, located at 3520 General de Gaulle Drive in New Orleans, is a tuition-free, public charter school serving students in grades Pre-K through 8. As part of the Algiers Charter School Association, the academy is committed to providing a rigorous academic environment that emphasizes both core curriculum mastery and the development of strong character. The school focuses on creating a supportive community culture that prepares students for success in high school and beyond, often utilizing a "whole-child" approach that balances academic achievement with social-emotional growth.

The school is known for its dedication to the local Algiers community, striving to provide a safe, structured, and engaging learning space for its diverse student body. By offering a blend of traditional instruction and extracurricular opportunities, Cypress Academy aims to foster intellectual curiosity and personal responsibility in its students. Families in the area typically view the school as a neighborhood anchor that prioritizes consistent communication and active parental involvement to ensure each child reaches their full potential.

For more information, contact Cypress Academy at (504) 383-3337 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

3520 General de Gaulle
New Orleans, LA 70115-4740
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CYPRESS ACADEMY is a public Title I Charter school in New Orleans, LA with about 153 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Louisiana

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
Yes
Orleans Parish
District:
Orleans Parish
Total Students:
153
Teachers:
10.34
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 153 students

Black or African American
49.0%
White
30.7%
Hispanic/Latino
13.7%
Two or more races
3.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native
1.3%
Asian
1.3%

Female
39.2%
Male
60.8%

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.