Haynes Academy School for Advanced Studies

892 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

Haynes Academy School for Advanced Studies, located in Metairie, Louisiana, is a premier magnet school within the Jefferson Parish Public School System. It serves students in grades 6 through 12 and is highly regarded for its rigorous, college-preparatory curriculum. As an "advanced studies" institution, the school focuses on high academic standards, offering a wide array of Honors, Advanced Placement (AP), and dual-enrollment courses designed to challenge motivated students and prepare them for competitive university environments.

Beyond its demanding academic track, Haynes Academy maintains a strong culture of excellence and high achievement, consistently ranking among the top-performing schools in the state of Louisiana. The school provides a structured environment that encourages critical thinking and intellectual growth, supplemented by various extracurricular activities, clubs, and athletic programs. By fostering a community of high-achieving students and dedicated faculty, Haynes Academy continues to be a top choice for families seeking a comprehensive and challenging secondary education in the Greater New Orleans area.

892

Total Students

31.7

Full-Time Teachers

28.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

29.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Haynes Academy School for Advanced Studies
Demographic	Student Count
White	519
Hispanic	109
Black	38
Asian	178
Two or More	46
American Indian	2

White
519 (58.2 %)
Asian
178 (20.0 %)
Hispanic
109 (12.2 %)
Two or More
46 (5.2 %)
Black
38 (4.3 %)
American Indian
2 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Jefferson Parish
Phone:	(504)837-8300
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	892
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	28.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	195
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	70

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 130

Grade 7 127

Grade 8 130

Grade 9 129

Grade 10 126

Grade 11 121

Grade 12 129