Enrollment
380
Louisiana · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · New Orleans, LA
International High School of New Orleans
Federal NCES profile for International High School of New Orleans, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 220015602270Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 46
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
International High School of New Orleans earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 77% of Louisiana schools.
- #12 of 21
- high schools in New Orleans · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.6:1
- small classes for Louisiana
- 49.6%
- free-lunch eligible
International High School of New Orleans has class sizes smaller than 77% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, International High School of New Orleans ranks #12 of 21 high schools in New Orleans, LA.
School address
NCES ID 220015602270 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.6:1
vs 16.8:1 Louisiana avg
-19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
49.6%
vs 62.5% Louisiana avg
-21% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How International High School of New Orleans compares with Louisiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at International High School of New Orleans
International High School of New Orleans is a mid-sized charter high school in New Orleans, Louisiana, enrolling 380 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.6:1 puts it in the smaller third of Louisiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 49.6% of students eligible for free meals.
With 380 students, its enrollment sits close to the Louisiana median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,330 scored Louisiana schools.
Among 265 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Louisiana schools statewide, it ranks #230, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (60%) and Hispanic or Latino (32%) (diversity index 54/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 380 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.8% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 30.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 206 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 380 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among New Orleans's high schools, it stands alongside Warren Easton Charter High School (1,138 students): International High School of New Orleans is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.6:1 vs 16.5:1).
Voices for International Business & Education is a single-school charter district, so International High School of New Orleans operates independently rather than alongside district-mates.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How International High School of New Orleans compares
International High School of New Orleans on the metrics families compare, against Louisiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Louisiana | Louisiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.6:1 | ▼ 19% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.6% | ▼ 21% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 380 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
380
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
49.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% below the Louisiana average of 62.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 23% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$16,882
per pupil, district-wide
- above Louisiana avg of $16,376
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 380 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
66
in-school suspensions + 140 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 54.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
African American 59.5%
Hispanic or Latino 31.8%
White 5.8%
Two or More 2.9%
Largest group: African American at 59.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.1, International High School of New Orleans is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Voices for International Business & Education, which includes International High School of New Orleans.
$16,882
Per student
+3%
vs Louisiana
Avg $16,376
+2%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 40.3%
State 29.3%
Federal 30.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Similar high schools in New Orleans
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Warren Easton Charter High School
Standard public school
1,138 students 16.5:1 students per teacher
Edna Karr High School
Standard public school
1,097 students 21.1:1 students per teacher
Benjamin Franklin High School
Standard public school
1,056 students 16:1 students per teacher
Mcdonogh 35 Senior High School
Standard public school
851 students 17.7:1 students per teacher
G W Carver High School
Standard public school
771 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
John F. Kennedy High School
Standard public school
665 students 11.5:1 students per teacher
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Louisiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~380 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.6:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about International High School of New Orleans
How many students attend International High School of New Orleans?
International High School of New Orleans has 380 students enrolled. It is a high school in New Orleans, LA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at International High School of New Orleans?
The student-teacher ratio at International High School of New Orleans is 13.6:1, which is 19% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at International High School of New Orleans?
49.6% of students at International High School of New Orleans are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of International High School of New Orleans?
The largest demographic group at International High School of New Orleans is African American at 59.5% of enrollment, in New Orleans, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for International High School of New Orleans?
International High School of New Orleans has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does International High School of New Orleans rank among high schools in New Orleans?
By Resource Investment Index, International High School of New Orleans ranks #12 of 21 high schools in New Orleans, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in New Orleans on the city page.
Is International High School of New Orleans a good school?
International High School of New Orleans earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 77% of Louisiana schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Voices for International Business & Education?
None; Voices for International Business & Education is a single-school charter district, and International High School of New Orleans is its only campus.
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