Sophie B. Wright Institute of Academic Excellence

Sophie B Wright Institute of Academic Excellence

1426 Napoleon Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70115

Charter School 420 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

The Sophie B. Wright Institute of Academic Excellence is a prominent public charter school located in the Uptown neighborhood of New Orleans, Louisiana. Serving students in grades 6 through 12, the school is known for its college-preparatory focus and its commitment to fostering a rigorous academic environment. As part of the New Orleans public school system, it operates with an emphasis on student achievement, character development, and preparing its diverse student body for post-secondary success.

Beyond its core academic curriculum, the school is highly regarded for its vibrant extracurricular culture and strong community presence. It is well-known for its athletic programs—particularly its boys' basketball team, which has historically been a competitive force in the state—and its dedication to fostering school pride. By balancing high academic expectations with a supportive and engaging campus environment, the Sophie B. Wright Institute aims to empower its students to become leaders within their community and beyond.

420

Total Students

29.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

109.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sophie B. Wright Institute of Academic Excellence
Demographic	Student Count
White	3
Hispanic	48
Black	365
Two or More	3
American Indian	1

Black
365 (86.9 %)
Hispanic
48 (11.4 %)
White
3 (0.7 %)
Two or More
3 (0.7 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Sophie B Wright Institute of Academic Excellence
Phone:	(504)304-3916
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	420
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	441
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	20

* 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 9 132

Grade 10 125

Grade 11 80

Grade 12 83