McDonogh #35 College Preparatory School

Orleans Parish
4000 Cadillac Street
New Orleans, LA 70122
Not reported M - M
School Overview
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.
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School Details
Status: Closed
School Level: Not reported
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
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Shared Time Status: N/A
District: Orleans Parish
Phone: (504)324-7600
Grade Range: M - M
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NSLP Participation:1 N/A
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* 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 breakdown: M - M