MCDONOGH #35 COLLEGE PREPARATORY SCHOOL

McDonogh #35 College Preparatory School is a Title I public high school that is part of the Orleans Parish school district, located in New Orleans, LA with about 860 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 43 teachers, McDonogh #35 College Preparatory School has a student/teacher ratio of about 20:1. 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.

McDonogh #35 College Preparatory High School, located in the Gentilly neighborhood of New Orleans, holds a storied place in Louisiana’s educational history. Established in 1917, it holds the distinction of being the first public high school for African Americans in the city. Throughout the 20th century, the school became a symbol of academic excellence and community pride, fostering generations of leaders, professionals, and activists who played pivotal roles in the Civil Rights Movement and the development of New Orleans.

Today, McDonogh #35 continues to operate as a magnet school with a rigorous focus on college readiness and STEM education. Despite the challenges of the post-Katrina era and various organizational shifts within the New Orleans public school landscape, the institution remains deeply committed to its mission of academic achievement and character development. With a strong emphasis on tradition and alumni involvement, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for the demands of higher education while honoring its legacy as a cornerstone of the Black community in New Orleans.

For more information, contact McDonogh #35 College Preparatory School at (504) 324-7600 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.