LAKE AREA NEW TECH EARLY COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL

Lake Area New Tech Early College High School is a Title I public charter high school with about 677 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th 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 47 teachers, Lake Area New Tech Early College High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.

Lake Area New Tech Early College High School (LANT) is a specialized public high school located in the Gentilly neighborhood of New Orleans. Operating as part of the New Orleans Public Schools system, the school is distinguished by its partnership with the New Tech Network, an educational framework that emphasizes project-based learning (PBL), student agency, and the integration of technology into the core curriculum. Rather than relying solely on traditional lectures, students at LANT engage in collaborative, real-world problem-solving exercises designed to develop critical thinking, communication, and digital literacy skills necessary for modern career success.

In addition to its focus on project-based learning, the school provides an "Early College" pathway, offering students the unique opportunity to earn college credits while still in high school. Through partnerships with local institutions, LANT aims to bridge the gap between secondary and post-secondary education, reducing the time and financial burden of obtaining a degree. By combining an innovative, tech-forward instructional model with rigorous academic advancement, the school seeks to prepare its diverse student body for both college enrollment and high-demand professional fields in the New Orleans area and beyond.

For more information, contact Lake Area New Tech Early College High School at (504) 267-8811 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.