ELEANOR MCMAIN SECONDARY SCHOOL

Eleanor McMain Secondary School is a Title I public charter high school that is part of the Eleanor McMain Secondary School school district, located in New Orleans, LA with about 802 students offering grade levels from 8th 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 43 teachers, Eleanor McMain Secondary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. 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.

Eleanor McMain Secondary School, located on South Claiborne Avenue in New Orleans, is a notable public institution with a rich history of serving the city’s youth. Originally established as a girls' secondary school in 1932, the school has since evolved into a co-educational campus that is part of the NOLA Public Schools district. Known for its strong commitment to academic rigor and student development, McMain offers a comprehensive curriculum that prepares students for post-secondary success, placing a strong emphasis on preparing pupils for both college and career readiness.

Beyond academics, the school is well-regarded for its vibrant school culture and its tradition of fostering a sense of community among its diverse student body. McMain provides a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletic programs, clubs, and service organizations, which play a crucial role in the holistic development of its students. As an open-enrollment campus, the school serves as a cornerstone of its local neighborhood, striving to provide a supportive and challenging environment that empowers students to excel within the broader New Orleans educational landscape.

For more information, contact Eleanor McMain Secondary School at (504) 324-7500 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

5712 South Claiborne Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70125
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ELEANOR MCMAIN SECONDARY SCHOOL is a public Title I Charter school in New Orleans, LA with about 802 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Louisiana

School Details

2017-2018
School status:
Changed Boundary/Agency
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
Yes
Eleanor McMain Secondary School
Total Students:
802
Teachers:
43
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
8th Grade
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th 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 802 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending ELEANOR MCMAIN SECONDARY SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 96% of the student body.

Black or African American
95.8%
Hispanic/Latino
3.2%
White
0.5%
Asian
0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.1%

Female
57.9%
Male
42.1%

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.