National Charter School Directory from The Center for Education Reform

	Louisiana Charter Schools

CER ranks Louisiana's charter school law 15th strongest of the nation's 40 charter laws, with an overall grade of C. The law was passed in 1995.

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Abramson Science and Technology Charter School (Map It)
5552 Read Blvd. New Orleans, LA 70127 Phone: 504-244-4416	Opened 2007 Enrollment: 400 Grades: K-8 Status: Open	Description: School will use cutting-edge technology to teach students with an emphasis on science and math. Will expand to grade 12.

Akili Academy of New Orleans (Map It)
1700 Pratt Dr. New Orleans, LA 70122 Phone: 504-355-4172	Opened 2008 Enrollment: Grades: K-1 Status: Open	Description: Intensive curriculum with the goal of students to develop the skills necessary to gain admittance into the best college prep high schools in New Orleans.

Algiers Technology Academy (Map It)
6501 Berkeley Dr. New Orleans, LA 70131 Phone: 504-433-7134	Opened 2007 Enrollment: 200 Grades: 9-12 Status: Open	Description: Students will major in one of three areas: business systems, graphic design and computer science.

Alice M. Harte Elementary (Map It)
5300 Berkley Dr. New Orleans, LA 70131 Phone: 504-398-7101	Opened 2005 Enrollment: 631 Grades: K-8 Status: Open	Description: Emphasis on academic and personal success through quality instruction, advanced technology and a curriculum connected to performing and visual arts.

Andrew H. Wilson Charter School (Map It)
1111 Milan St. New Orleans, LA 70115 Phone: 504-309-8090	Opened 2007 Enrollment: 366 Grades: K-5 Status: Open	Description: Extended school day, team teaching, daily arts enrichment.

Arise Academy (Map It)
3819 St. Claude Ave. New Orleans, LA 70117 Phone: 504-615-6354	Opened 2009 Enrollment: 200 Grades: PreK-2 Status: Open	Description:

Audubon Charter School (Map It)
428 Broadway St. New Orleans, LA 70118 Phone: 504-862-5135	Opened 2006 Enrollment: 562 Grades: PreK-8 Status: Open	Description: French and Montessori curriculum.

Avoyelles Public Charter School (Map It)
201 Longfellow Rd. Mansura, LA 71350 Phone: 318-240-8285	Opened 2000 Enrollment: 535 Grades: K-10 Status: Open	Description: Serves students using the Core Knowledge Sequence, SRA Direct Instruction Reading and Language Arts, Connecting and Saxon Math.

Belle Chasse Academy (Map It)
100 5th St. Belle Chasse, LA 70037 Phone: 504-433-5850	Opened 2002 Enrollment: 836 Grades: K-8 Status: Open	Description: Provides an education that caters to the needs of military dependent students, as well as providing convenient access for parents that have long and unusual work hours.

Benjamin Franklin Senior High School (Map It)
2001 Leon C Simon Dr. New Orleans, LA 70122 Phone: 504-286-2600	Opened 2006 Enrollment: 888 Grades: 9-12 Status: Open	Description: Accelerated college-preparatory curriculum.

Benjamin Mays Preparatory School
3059 Higgins Blvd. Buildings A & B New Orleans, LA 70126 Phone: 504-428-8711	Opened 2009 Enrollment: Grades: PreK-2 Status: Open	Description:

Capitol Pre-College Academy for Boys (Map It)
1000 N. 23rd St Baton Rouge, LA 70802 Phone: 225-343-0745	Opened 2008 Enrollment: Grades: 10-12 Status: Open	Description: All boys school created to ensure students are performing at basic and beyond academically and socially.

Capitol Pre-College Academy for Girls (Map It)
1000 N. 23rd St Baton Rouge, LA 70802 Phone: 225-383-0353	Opened 2008 Enrollment: Grades: 10-12 Status: Open	Description: Increase student achievement and lower the dropout rate by providing a positive learning environment that enhances self-esteem, promotes responsible citizenship, and fosters a desire for life-long learning.

Childrens Charter School (Map It)
1143 North St. Baton Rouge, LA 70802 Phone: 225-387-9273	Opened 1997 Enrollment: 240 Grades: PreK-7 Status: Open	Description: Serves early elementary in a flexible education program.

Community School for Apprenticeship Learning (Map It)
1555 Madison Ave. Baton Rouge, LA 70802 Phone: 225-336-1410	Opened 1997 Enrollment: 170 Grades: 6-8 Status: Open	Description: Serves students in an environment of learning which focuses on the arts.

Crestworth Learning Academy (Map It)
10650 Ave. F Baton Rouge, LA 70807 Phone:	Opened 2009 Enrollment: 500 Grades: 6-8 Status: Open	Description:

Crocker Arts and Technology School (Map It)
1700 Pratt Dr. New Orleans, LA 70122 Phone: 504-338-6054	Opened 2008 Enrollment: Grades: K-2 Status: Open	Description: School creates an environment that promotes academic excellence and prepares our students to become lifelong learners, equipping them for college and for life beyond the classroom.

Dalton Elementary (Map It)
3605 Ontario St. Baton Rouge, LA 70805 Phone: 225-355-2398	Opened 2009 Enrollment: 384 Grades: PreK-5 Status: Open	Description: Taken over by Advance Baton Rouge; Intense focus on reading and math

DArbonne Woods Charter School (Map It)
402 Smith St. Farmerville, LA 71241 Phone: 318-368-8051	Opened 2009 Enrollment: 200 Grades: K-6 Status: Open	Description:

Delhi Charter School (Map It)
6940 Hwy. 17 Delhi, LA 71232 Phone: 318-878-0433	Opened 2001 Enrollment: 372 Grades: K-12 Status: Open	Description: Serves children of the Delta. Follows state curriculum utilizing Core Knowledge Curriculum.

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Charter School for Technology and Science (Map It)
2503 Willow St. New Orleans, LA 70113 Phone: 504-309-4432	Opened 2006 Enrollment: 560 Grades: PreK-8 Status: Open	Description: Core curriculum with a focus on technology, math and science.

East Baton Rouge Arts and Technology School (Map It)
101 St. Ferdinand St. Baton Rouge, LA 70802 Phone: 225-389-0868	Opened 1996 Enrollment: 187 Grades: 9-12 Status: Open	Description: Designed to develop applied learning skills utilizing technology and the arts. Serves students who may or have already dropped out with a community-based employment development program.

Edna Karr Senior High School (Map It)
3332 Huntlee Dr. New Orleans, LA 70131 Phone: 504-398-7115	Opened 2005 Enrollment: 1081 Grades: 9-12 Status: Open	Description: Encourage students to become independent, lifelong learners. Students take classes at local college or university.

Edward Hynes Charter School (Map It)
3774 Gentilly Blvd. New Orleans, LA 70122 Phone: 504-324-7160	Opened 2006 Enrollment: 202 Grades: PreK-8 Status: Open	Description: Committed to fostering academic excellence in an environment that encourages the development of knowledgeable, confident, and responsible citizens.

Einstein Charter School (Map It)
5100 Cannes New Orleans, LA 70129 Phone: 504-415-4905	Opened 2006 Enrollment: 300 Grades: K-8 Status: Open	Description: Interdisciplinary curriculum, emphasis on math and science

Eisenhower Academy of Global Studies (Map It)
3700 Tall Pines Dr. New Orleans, LA 70131 Phone: 504-398-7125	Opened 2005 Enrollment: 660 Grades: K-8 Status: Open	Description: Curriculum focuses on global studies, cultural awareness and preparing young people to be contributing members of their communities.

Esperanza Charter School (Map It)
4407 S. Carrollton Ave. New Orleans, LA 70119 Phone: 504-251-1008	Opened 2007 Enrollment: 335 Grades: K-8 Status: Open	Description:

Gentilly Terrace Elementary (Map It)
4720 Painters St. New Orleans, LA 70122 Phone: 504-286-2670	Opened 2007 Enrollment: 647 Grades: K-8 Status: Open	Description: Louisiana Comprehensive Curriculum. Operated by the University of New Orleans.

Glen Oaks Middle School (Map It)
5300 Monarch Ave Baton Rouge, LA 70811 Phone: 225-357-3790	Opened 2008 Enrollment: Grades: 6-9 Status: Open	Description: Committed to helping students attain their fullest potential and become productive members of society.

Harriet Tubman Elementary (Map It)
2013 General Meyer Ave. New Orleans, LA 70114 Phone: 504-363-1064	Opened 2006 Enrollment: 487 Grades: PreK-8 Status: Open	Description: Curriculum focuses on technology and creative arts. Hands-on experience in the visual and performing arts.

Intercultural Charter School (Map It)
5075 Willowbrook Dr. New Orleans, LA 70129 Phone: 504-662-0330	Opened 2008 Enrollment: 246 Grades: K-5 Status: Open	Description: Pursuing academic rigor and nurturing pride in the communitys diverse culture. Vietnamese and Spanish taught as World Languages to all students.

International School of Louisiana (Map It)
1400 Camp St New Orleans, LA 70130 Phone: 504-654-1088	Opened 2000 Enrollment: 500 Grades: K-8 Status: Open	Description: Provides an academically challenging curriculum in a foreign language, either French or Spanish, eventually graduating students with an internationally recognized high school diploma. Will expand to grade 12. Type 2 BESE

J.K. Haynes Elementary Charter School (Map It)
356 East Blvd. Baton Rouge, LA 70802 Phone: 225-346-0067	Opened 1997 Enrollment: 140 Grades: K-5 Status: Open	Description: Serves lower elementary students using a basic core curriculum with special emphasis on communication.

James M. Singleton Charter Middle School (Map It)
2220 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd New Orleans, LA 70113 Phone: 504-568-3466	Opened 1999 Enrollment: 296 Grades: PreK-8 Status: Open	Description: Serves academically at-risk, inter-city students who have behavior and/or adjustment problems. Promotes social re-integration and academic success.

Jefferson Community School (Map It)
3528 Montford St. Jefferson, LA 70121 Phone: 504-836-0808	Opened 1996 Enrollment: 45 Grades: 6-8 Status: Open	Description: Serves young adolescents who have been expelled from the parish school system. Teaches students appropriate academic and behavioral skills.

John McDonogh #32 Charter School (Map It)
800 De Armas St. New Orleans, LA 70114 Phone: 504-363-1057	Opened 2006 Enrollment: 200 Grades: PreK-5 Status: Open	Description: Provide highest-quality education in a safe, secure environment to ensure they will be prepared for high school and beyond. Will expand to grade 8.

Kenilworth Science and Technology Middle School (Map It)
7600 Boone Ave Baton Rouge, LA 70808 Phone: 225-766-8111	Opened 2009 Enrollment: Grades: 6-8 Status: Open	Description: Taken over by Pelican Educational Foundation

KIPP Believe College Preparatory (Map It)
1607 S. Carrollton Ave. New Orleans, LA 70118 Phone: 504-304-8857	Opened 2006 Enrollment: 254 Grades: 5-8 Status: Open	Description: Prepares students with the academic, intellectual and character skills that are necessary for success in high school, college and the competitive world beyond. Will expand to grade 8.

KIPP Central City Academy (Map It)
1607 S. Carrollton Ave. New Orleans, LA 70118 Phone: 504-202-2011	Opened 2007 Enrollment: 95 Grades: 5-7 Status: Open	Description: Prepares students with the academic, intellectual and character skills that are necessary for success in high school, college and the competitive world beyond. Will expand to grade 8.

KIPP Central City Primary (Map It)
2625 Thalia St. New Orleans, LA 70113 Phone: 504-373-6290	Opened 2008 Enrollment: 95 Grades: K-1 Status: Open	Description:

KIPP McDonogh 15 School for the Creative Arts (Map It)
721 St. Phillip St. New Orleans, LA 70116 Phone: 504-566-1706	Opened 2006 Enrollment: 475 Grades: PreK-8 Status: Open	Description: Louisiana comprehensive curriculum with a creative arts focus.

Lafayette Academy (Map It)
2727 S. Carrollton Ave. New Orleans, LA 70118 Phone: 504-861-8370	Opened 2006 Enrollment: 750 Grades: PreK-7 Status: Open	Description: Core Knowledge Series with Paragon Curriculum and an Arts Focus that links core learning with multiple learning styles.

Lafayette Charter High School (Map It)
516 E. Pinhook Rd. Lafayette, LA 70501 Phone: 337-261-8981	Opened 1998 Enrollment: 75 Grades: 9-12 Status: Open	Description: Serves students seeking a high school diploma in an alternative school setting using a computer-assisted program of study with a flexible schedule that provides for evening classes and an extended school year.

Lake Forest Elementary Charter (Map It)
12000 Hayne Blvd. New Orleans, LA 70128 Phone: 504-324-7092	Opened 2006 Enrollment: 350 Grades: K-7 Status: Open	Description: Accelerated, rigorous, academic curriculum.

Langston Hughes Academy Charter School (Map It)
3519 Trafalgar St. New Orleans, LA 70119 Phone: 504-352-2633	Opened 2007 Enrollment: 198 Grades: K-6 Status: Open	Description: Longer school days and longer academic year with a college preparatory curriculum. Will expand to grade 8.

Lanier Elementary (Map It)
4705 Lanier Dr Baton Rouge, LA 70812 Phone: 225-357-5953	Opened 2009 Enrollment: 419 Grades: PreK-5 Status: Open	Description: Taken over by Advance Baton Rouge; Intense focus on reading and math

Linear Leadership Academy (Map It)
1845 Linear St Shreveport, LA Phone:	Opened 2009 Enrollment: 192 Grades: Status: Open	Description:

Linwood Public Charter School (Map It)
801 W 70th St. Shreveport, LA 71106 Phone: 318-865-4800	Opened 2009 Enrollment: 730 Grades: 6-8 Status: Open	Description:

Louisiana School for Agricultural Sciences (Map It)
5303 Highway 115 Bunkie, LA 71322 Phone: 318-346-2762	Opened 2000 Enrollment: 314 Grades: 8-12 Status: Open	Description: Offers a 3-track program. Alternative/GED technical and college prep. Agri-science is a theme integrated across all curriculum to teach concepts through hands-on instruction. Academy-based.

Lusher Charter School - Extension (Map It)
5624 Freret St. New Orleans, LA 70115 Phone: 504-862-5114	Opened 2006 Enrollment: 630 Grades: 6-11 Status: Open	Description: Arts-based curriculum. Racially diverse.

Lusher Elementary Charter School (Map It)
7315 Willow St. New Orleans, LA 70118 Phone: 504-862-5110	Opened 2006 Enrollment: 625 Grades: K-5 Status: Open	Description: Arts-based curriculum. Racially diverse.

Madison Prep Academy (Map It)
1555 Madison Ave. Baton Rouge, LA 70802 Phone: 225-336-1410	Opened 2009 Enrollment: 100 Grades: 9-10 Status: Open	Description: High school extension of CSAL, a 12 year old charter middle school and will extend that schools focus on project-based learning with community internships for students. Later moving to a bigger location on Florida Boulevard.

Martin Behrman Elementary (Map It)
715 Opelousas Ave. New Orleans, LA 70114 Phone: 504-324-7030	Opened 2005 Enrollment: 628 Grades: PreK-8 Status: Open	Description: Louisiana Comprehensive Curriculum with focus on arts and character education

McDonogh 42 Elementary Charter School (Map It)
1651 N. Tonti St. New Orleans, LA 70119 Phone: 504-942-3660	Opened 2007 Enrollment: 475 Grades: K-8 Status: Open	Description:

McDonogh City Park Academy (Map It)
401 Nashville Ave. New Orleans, LA 70115 Phone: 504-896-4027	Opened 2006 Enrollment: 150 Grades: K-8 Status: Open	Description: Louisiana comprehensive curriculum

Medard H. Nelson Charter School (Map It)
3121 St. Bernard Ave. New Orleans, LA 70119 Phone: 504-942-3670	Opened 2005 Enrollment: 270 Grades: PreK-8 Status: Open	Description: Louisiana Comprehensive Curriculum. Operated by University of New Orleans.

Milestone SABIS Academy of New Orleans (Map It)
5951 Patton St. New Orleans, LA 70115 Phone: 504-894-0557	Opened 2001 Enrollment: 408 Grades: K-8 Status: Open	Description: Serves students in a structured program that offers a detailed and comprehensive curriculum.

Miller-McCoy Academy for Mathematics and Business (Map It)
7301 Dwyer Rd. New Orleans, LA 70126 Phone: 504-303-2084	Opened 2008 Enrollment: 108 Grades: 6-9 Status: Open	Description: All boys school that focuses on college preparation and math and business studies.

Moton Elementary (Map It)
3774 Gentilly Blvd. New Orleans, LA 70122 Phone: 504-430-3143	Opened 2006 Enrollment: 214 Grades: PreK-6 Status: Open	Description: Louisiana comprehensive curriculum.

New Orleans Charter Science and Math Academy (Map It)
5625 Loyola Ave. New Orleans, LA 70115 Phone: 504-324-7061	Opened 2008 Enrollment: Grades: 9 Status: Open	Description: Strong academic curriculum focused on science, math and technology classes.

New Orleans Charter Science and Math High School (Map It)
5625 Loyola Ave. New Orleans, LA 70115 Phone: 504-324-7061	Opened 2006 Enrollment: 367 Grades: 9-12 Status: Open	Description: Math and science focus.

New Orleans College Preparatory (Map It)
3127 Martin Luther King Blvd. New Orleans, LA 70125 Phone: 504-756-5577	Opened 2007 Enrollment: 125 Grades: 6-7 Status: Open	Description: Prepare each of our students to enter and excel in a rigorous 4 year college or university by the time of graduation. Will expand to grade 12.

New Vision Learning Academy (Map It)
507 Swayze St. Monroe, LA 71201 Phone: 318-338-9995	Opened 1998 Enrollment: 260 Grades: PreK-6 Status: Open	Description: Content-rich curriculum focusing on technology, composition, foreign language, study skills, as well as core subjects. An extended day, extended school year and class blocks are also featured.

O. Perry Walker Senior High (Map It)
2832 General Meyer Ave. New Orleans, LA 70114 Phone: 504-324-7554	Opened 2005 Enrollment: 800 Grades: 9-12 Status: Open	Description: Spanish and French immersion school with focus on critical thinking and problem solving skills.

Pierre A. Capdau Charter School (Map It)
3821 Franklin Ave. New Orleans, LA 70122 Phone: 504-872-9257	Opened 2006 Enrollment: 261 Grades: PreK-8 Status: Open	Description: Louisiana Comprehensive Curriculum. Operated by University of New Orleans.

Pierre A. Capdau-University of New Orleans Early College High School (Map It)
2000 Lakeshore Dr. New Orleans, LA 76148 Phone: 504-280-1422	Opened 2006 Enrollment: 100 Grades: 9-10 Status: Open	Description: College preparatory curriculum that allows students to earn an associates degree or college credit. Will expand to grade 12. Operated by University of New Orleans.

Pointe Coupee Central High School (Map It)
8434 Pointe Coupee Rd. Morganza, LA 70759 Phone: 225-638-3085	Opened 2008 Enrollment: Grades: 6-12 Status: Open	Description:

Prescott Middle School (Map It)
4055 Prescott Rd. Baton Rouge, LA 70805 Phone: 225-357-6481	Opened 2008 Enrollment: 710 Grades: 6-8 Status: Open	Description: Committed to delivering a strong education curriculum and bringing back a sense of community to the school and students.

Pride College Preparatory (Map It)
200 Broadway, Suite 108 New Orleans, LA 70118 Phone: 504-400-0614	Opened 2009 Enrollment: 120 Grades: PreK-2 Status: Open	Description:

Priestley School of Architecture and Construction (Map It)
1607 S. Carrollton Ave. New Orleans, LA 70118 Phone: 504-866-7736	Opened 2006 Enrollment: 100 Grades: 9 Status: Open	Description: Provides a foundation in core academics, broad exposure to architecture and construction careers, and relevant vocational education preparation. Will expand to grade 12.

Samuel J. Green Charter School/ New Orleans Charter Middle School (Map It)
2319 Valence St. New Orleans, LA 70115 Phone: 504-304-3532	Opened 2005 Enrollment: 359 Grades: K-8 Status: Open	Description: Focus is on one academic subject a day and Louisiana comprehensive curriculum.

Sojourner Truth Academy (Map It)
2437 Jena St. New Orleans, LA 70117 Phone: 504-352-6330	Opened 2008 Enrollment: Grades: 9 Status: Open	Description: Social justice focus. Students will receive a college preparatory education and learn the importance of community.

Sophie B. Wright Institute of Academic Excellence (Map It)
1426 Napoleon Ave. New Orleans, LA 70115 Phone: 504-304-3918	Opened 2005 Enrollment: 325 Grades: 4-8 Status: Open	Description: Positive school discipline, family cooperation and community unity.

Success Preparatory Academy (Map It)
2011 Bienville St. New Orleans, LA 70112 Phone: 504-909-6275	Opened 2009 Enrollment: Grades: K-3 Status: Open	Description:

Thurgood Marshall Early College High School (Map It)
4621 Canal St. New Orleans, LA 70119 Phone: 504-373-6297	Opened 2009 Enrollment: 400 Grades: 9-12 Status: Open	Description:

Virgil Brown Glencoe Charter School (Map It)
4491 LA Hwy. 83 Franklin, LA 70538 Phone: 337-923-6932	Opened 1999 Enrollment: 354 Grades: K-8 Status: Open	Description: Multifaceted and holistic approach with a curriculum that includes fine arts, music, foreign language, experiments, research and hands-on activities.

Warren Easton Senior High School (Map It)
3019 Canal St. New Orleans, LA 70116 Phone: 504-324-7400	Opened 2006 Enrollment: 832 Grades: 9-12 Status: Open	Description: Louisiana comprehensive curriculum and college preparatory.

William J. Fischer Elementary (Map It)
1801 Whitney Ave. New Orleans, LA 70114 Phone: 504-304-3976	Opened 2006 Enrollment: 465 Grades: K-8 Status: Open	Description: Louisiana Comprehensive Curriculum guides the instruction, with the integration of technology and the arts.

Approved

American Scholars Academy
, LA Phone: 504-905-7053	Opened 2010 Enrollment: Grades: 9-12 Status: Approved	Description: All Boys.

SABIS International Charter School of Pine Grove
Pine Grove, LA 70453 Phone: 225-777-4812	Opened 2010 Enrollment: Grades: K-6 Status: Approved	Description: Serves students in a structured program that offers a detailed and comprehensive curriculum. This school is managed by SABIS, a for-profit organization, which has been contracted by the founding group.

Closed

New Orleans Free Elementary
3601 Camp St. New Orleans, LA Phone:	Opened 2006 Enrollment: Grades: Status: Closed	Description: Mismanagement - Financial problems, leadership turnover and lack of academic progress. Closed June 2009.

RESOURCES

Louisiana Charter Schools Association
5500 Prytania #126
New Orleans, LA 70115
Phone: 225-603-7706
Fax: 225-346-8441
Contact: Caroline Roemer
Email: croemer@lacharterschools.org
The mission of LAPCS is to provide a clear and distinctive voice for Louisiana's charter schools. The association provides leadership, member services, and public information to serve and support charter schools.

Louisiana State Board of Education
P.O. Box 94064
Capitol Station
Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9064
Phone: 225-219-4540
Fax: 1-225-342-5843
Contact: Gary Wheat, Board of Elementary and Secondary Education

Algiers Charter Schools Association
4480 General DeGaulle Dr., Suite 202
New Orleans, 70131
Phone: (504) 393-0926
Fax: (504) 393-0928
Contact: Dr. Brian Riedlinger, CEO
In conjunction with the Orleans Parish School Board, the Algiers Charter Schools Association (ACSA) has elected to establish charter schools to address the needs of families living on the West Bank of New Orleans and, to the best of our abilities, those families throughout the East Bank as well who are looking for educational alternatives.

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