- Enrollment
- 739
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
High school (grades 9-12) · New Orleans, LA
The Delores Taylor Arthur School for Young Men
Federal NCES profile for The Delores Taylor Arthur School for Young Men, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 72/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 220117002507Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 76
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 85
📋 Attendance 97
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
The Delores Taylor Arthur School for Young Men earns 72/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of Louisiana schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Louisiana.
- #2 of 21
- high schools in New Orleans · Resource Index
- 72
- Resource Index · Higher
- 5.9:1
- small classes for Louisiana
- 89.7%
- free-lunch eligible
The Delores Taylor Arthur School for Young Men has class sizes smaller than 99% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, The Delores Taylor Arthur School for Young Men ranks #2 of 21 high schools in New Orleans, LA.
School address
District: Orleans Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220117002507 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
The Delores Taylor Arthur School for Young Men grew from 29 students in 2022-23 to 41 in 2023-24 (+41.4%).
Teacher FTE added 13.3 → 19.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+12 students YoY 220117002507 · New Orleans, LA High · SMALL · CHARTER
77 enr · 5.9:1 · 89.7% lunch · RII 72
Nearest enrollment peer: Benjamin Franklin Elem. Math and Science (739 students)
The Delores Taylor Arthur School for Young Men grew from 29 students in 2022-23 to 41 in 2023-24 (+41.4%). Teacher FTE added 13.3 → 19.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
The Delores Taylor Arthur School for Young Men in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Benjamin Frank
Benjamin Franklin Elem. Math and Science
739 students
- Mary Bethune E
Mary Bethune Elementary Literature/Technology
659 students
- Elan Academy C
Elan Academy Charter School
436 students
- Travis Hill Sc 117
Travis Hill School
117 students
- This school 77
The Delores Taylor Arthur School for Young Men
77 students
What this shows The Delores Taylor Arthur School for Young Men reports 77 students on the CCD universe file.
How The Delores Taylor Arthur School for Young Men compares
The Delores Taylor Arthur School for Young Men is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Louisiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Louisiana | Louisiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 5.9:1 | ▼ 65% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 89.7% | ▲ 44% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 77 | top 97% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
5.9:1
Leaner classes than 98% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
77
Bigger than 8% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
89.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% above the Louisiana average of 62.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
5.9:1
students per teacher
- 65% below state mean
Top 1% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 99% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
1.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$39,996
per pupil, district-wide
- above Louisiana avg of $16,812
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 77 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 94.8%
Hispanic or Latino 2.6%
White 1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.3%
Largest group: African American at 94.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.0, The Delores Taylor Arthur School for Young Men is less mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Orleans Parish reports $39,996 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How The Delores Taylor Arthur School for Young Men Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benjamin Franklin Elem. Math and Science | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mary Bethune Elementary Literature/Technology | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Elan Academy Charter School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Travis Hill School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to The Delores Taylor Arthur School for Young Men's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 659
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 436
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 117
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~77 students)
Frequently asked questions about The Delores Taylor Arthur School for Young Men
How many students attend The Delores Taylor Arthur School for Young Men?
The Delores Taylor Arthur School for Young Men has 77 students enrolled. It is a high school in New Orleans, LA. CCD year-over-year: 29 (2022-23) → 41 (2023-24), up 12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Delores Taylor Arthur School for Young Men?
The student-teacher ratio at The Delores Taylor Arthur School for Young Men is 5.9:1, which is 65% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 62% 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 The Delores Taylor Arthur School for Young Men?
89.7% of students at The Delores Taylor Arthur School for Young Men are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of The Delores Taylor Arthur School for Young Men?
The largest demographic group at The Delores Taylor Arthur School for Young Men is African American at 94.8% of enrollment, in New Orleans, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for The Delores Taylor Arthur School for Young Men?
The Delores Taylor Arthur School for Young Men has a Resource Investment Index of 72/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does The Delores Taylor Arthur School for Young Men rank among high schools in New Orleans?
By Resource Investment Index, The Delores Taylor Arthur School for Young Men ranks #2 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.
What other schools are in Orleans Parish?
Besides The Delores Taylor Arthur School for Young Men, Orleans Parish also operates Benjamin Franklin Elem. Math and Science (739 students), Mary Bethune Elementary Literature/Technology (659 students), and Elan Academy Charter School (436 students). See the Orleans Parish district page for the complete list.