Enrollment
77
Louisiana · 2024-25 NCES data
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 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 220117002507Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 76
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 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 60/100 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
- 60
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
13.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
5.9:1
vs 16.8:1 Louisiana avg
-65% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
89.7%
vs 62.5% Louisiana avg
+44% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How The Delores Taylor Arthur School for Young Men compares with Louisiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at The Delores Taylor Arthur School for Young Men
The Delores Taylor Arthur School for Young Men is a high-poverty, small charter high school in New Orleans, Louisiana, enrolling 77 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 5.9:1, The Delores Taylor Arthur School for Young Men is leaner than roughly 99% of Louisiana schools and 65% under the state's 16.8:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need is high: 89.7% of students qualify for free meals, 44% above the Louisiana average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 97% of Louisiana schools, with 77 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 99% of the 1,330 Louisiana schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 17 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Louisiana schools statewide, it ranks #2, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly African American (95% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 10/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 77 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance holds up well here: only 1.3% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Orleans Parish spends $45,736 per pupil, 179% above the Louisiana average, a better-resourced district than most.
Among New Orleans's high schools, it stands alongside Warren Easton Charter High School (1,138 students): The Delores Taylor Arthur School for Young Men is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (5.9:1 vs 16.5:1).
Orleans Parish also operates Benjamin Franklin Elem. Math and Science (739 students) and Mary Bethune Elementary Literature/Technology (659 students) alongside The Delores Taylor Arthur School for Young Men.
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 The Delores Taylor Arthur School for Young Men compares
The Delores Taylor Arthur School for Young Men on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$45,736
per pupil, district-wide
- above Louisiana avg of $16,376
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Orleans Parish, which includes The Delores Taylor Arthur School for Young Men.
$45,736
Per student
+179%
vs Louisiana
Avg $16,376
+176%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 61.2%
State 33.8%
Federal 5.0%
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.
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
- 739
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- 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
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 (~77 students)
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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.
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 60/100 (higher 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 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.
Is The Delores Taylor Arthur School for Young Men a good school?
The Delores Taylor Arthur School for Young Men earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of Louisiana schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Louisiana. 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 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.
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