orleans parish school board's charter school office annual report 2015

OPSB Charter School Office Annual Report

March 12, 2015

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Dear Friends,

The Orleans Parish School Board’s Charter School Office is excited to present its inaugural Annual

Report. This report provides an overview of the work of the OPSB Charter Office, the historical and

current performance of OPSB charter schools, school‐specific information, and a summary of the

2013‐14 Annual Reviews of each school.

OPSB’s 14 charter schools now educate more than 10,000 students‐ 75% of the district’s total

enrollment. Among OPSB’s charter schools are 3 of the top 20 public schools in the state, and a

diverse array of open‐enrollment schools that provide program offerings to meet the educational

needs of every student. These programs include language‐immersion, Montessori, STEM, and arts‐

based education, to name a few.

Charter schools represent a fundamental rethinking of the relationship between schools, the district,

and families. In exchange for significant operational autonomy, charter schools accept a higher

standard for performance and swifter consequences for failing to meet the bar. The Orleans Parish

School Board, through its Charter School Office, is committed to upholding these standards and

ensuring that all of New Orleans’ students and families have equitable access to multiple high‐quality

school options.

We appreciate your support of public education in Orleans Parish. If you have any questions about

this report or our charter schools, please don’t hesitate to contact our office at

[email protected].

Kathleen Padian Deputy Superintendent Orleans Parish School Board

ORLEANS PARISH SCHOOL BOARD 3520 General DeGaulle Drive, New Orleans, Louisiana 70114

Charter School Office

Kathleen Padian, Deputy Superintendent

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Table of Contents

OPSB CHARTER SCHOOLS OVERVIEW ............................................................................................. 3

ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE & ENROLLMENT ........................................................................................ 3

OFFICE HIGHLIGHTS ............................................................................................................................. 4

ELEMENTARY (PK-8) SCHOOLS

AUDUBON CHARTER SCHOOL .................................................................................................................. 5

BRICOLAGE CHARTER SCHOOL ................................................................................................................ 7

EINSTEIN CHARTER SCHOOL ..................................................................................................................... 9

ENCORE ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL .................................................................................................. 11

ALICE M. HARTE CHARTER SCHOOL ....................................................................................................... 13

HYNES CHARTER SCHOOL ..................................................................................................................... 15

LAKE FOREST CHARTER SCHOOL ............................................................................................................ 17

ROBERT RUSSA MOTON CHARTER SCHOOL ............................................................................................. 19

HOMER A. PLESSY CHARTER SCHOOL .................................................................................................... 21

COMBINATION SCHOOL (K-12)

LUSHER CHARTER SCHOOL ..................................................................................................................... 23

HIGH SCHOOLS (9-12)

BENJAMIN FRANKLIN CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL ....................................................................................... 25

WARREN EASTON CHARTER SCHOOL ..................................................................................................... 27

EDNA KARR CHARTER SCHOOL .............................................................................................................. 29

NEW ORLEANS SCIENCE & MATH CHARTER SCHOOL .............................................................................. 31

APPENDIX

PERFORMANCE FRAMEWORK RESULTS ..................................................................................................... A1

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OPSB Charter Schools Overview

Enrollment As of October 1, 2014, 14 OPSB-authorized Type 1 and 3 charter schools are collectively educating 10,008 students, an increase of 5.7% from last year, and 15% over the last 3 years. OPSB charter schools are responsible for 2/3rds of the Orleans Parish School Board’s growth (550 students). Over 50% of students in OPSB charter schools receive free or reduced-priced lunch, and 6% are SER disabled.

Academic Performance Charter schools authorized by the Orleans Parish School Board continue to be among the highest-performing schools in both the city and state. All of the schools earning a letter grade of A in the city of New Orleans – 6, including two non-selective admissions schools – were OPSB authorized charters. Ben Franklin High School, Lusher, and Lake Forest Elementary were 3 of the top 20 public schools in the state of Louisiana by 2014 School Performance Score (SPS). Additionally:

Ben Franklin High School earned the highest SPS score in the state (140.1) 6 OPSB charter schools (50%) received an A; 11 (out of 12) received an A or B Average SPS score for all OPSB charter schools: 110.4 (A letter grade) Audubon, Harte, and Moton named Top Gains Schools Einstein maintained a B letter grade while conducting a full-school takeover of a failing school Lake Forest Academy was recognized by the U.S. Dept. of Education as a National Blue Ribbon School

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2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014

OPSB Charter School Enrollmentas of October 1

Enrollment # schools

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Two New School Options: Bricolage Academy (K) and Homer A Plessy Community School (PK – 1st) opened their doors for the first time. Both schools will grow to serve grades PK-8.

OPSB’s First Charter Network: InspireNola Charter Schools was approved to operated two existing district charters, Alice Harte ES and Edna Karr HS.

RFA Process: In September of 2013, the Charter Office completed its first application cycle under revisions to state law; one new charter school was approved, and deferred opening until 2016. The Charter Office completed a second application cycle in July 2014 with two additional applicants approved: Cypress Academy and Foundation Preparatory Academy, both expected to open for the 2015-16 school year,

CEA: Heralding a new era of cooperation on behalf of New Orleans’ students, the OPSB Charter Office led the district’s implementation of the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the Recovery School District (RSD), which addresses critical citywide educational needs around facilities, coordinated planning, and additional settings and supports for New Orleans’ highest-need students.

District Policy Changes: An overhaul was made, based on state and national best practices, to the district’s policies (A128& 129) on charter school renewals and extension, including automatic replication for high-performing schools and a default closure provision for failing schools.

Performance Framework: The culmination of a yearlong collaborative development process engaging charter school leaders and a broad cross-section of community stakeholders, the OPSB Charter Scho ol Performance Framework provides a clear and uniform standard of excellence for all Orleans Parish charter schools.

Strategic Priorities: Based on a robust analysis of the citywide public education landscape, citywide strategic priorities were established to meet the identified future needs of the city. National & Statewide Office Achievements: The Deputy Superintendent was invited to and attended the Cooper-Hewitt/Smithsonian Design

Awards at the White House. The Deputy Superintendent was also selected to participate in the Authorizer-Lender Working

Group with National Association of Charter Schools (NACSA). The Deputy Superintendent presented at the 2014 NACSA Conference (October 2014) on the

work of the office. A staff member was a participant in the NACSA Leaders program. The office managed two successful federal grant applications totaling $4+ Million (School Climate

Transformation and Innovative Approaches to Literacy grants).

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Audubon Charter School Audubon Charter School’s mission is to foster a culturally rich and academically rigorous program using the French and Montessori curriculum and a comprehensive arts curriculum. Governing Board: French and Montessori Education (F.A.M.E.) Charter Board Chair: Rev. Cornelius Tilton CEO/School Leader: Ms. Janice Dupuy Grades Served: PK-8 Current Location(s): PK-3: 6101 Chatham Dr., 70122 (Gentilly) 4-8: 1111 Milan St., 70115 (Uptown) Planned Final Location: PK-3: 428 Broadway St., 70118 (Uptown) 4-8: 1111 Milan St., 70115 (Uptown) Initial Charter Approval: January 12, 2006 Current Charter Operating Agreement: July 1, 2011 Charter Renewal Date: June 30, 2017

STUDENT COMPOSITION AS OF OCT.1, 2014

Total Enrollment 802 Audubon OPSB Avg. Students Eligible for Free or Reduced Lunch1 44.1% 67.9% Students With Identified Disabilities 6.9% 7.1% Gifted/Talented 24.1% 16.0% English Language Learners 4.7% 4.9%

Gender Male 50.7% 48.1% Female 49.3% 51.9%

Race/Ethnicity2

Black 46.4% 71.9% White 43.0% 20.6% Asian & Other 4.1% 7.5% Hispanic, of any race 10.6% 5.7%

2013-14 Program Highlights Added a Chinese Mandarin program, including a teacher funded through the

Teachers Critical Learning Project (TCLP) French program accredited through the 8th grade by the French Ministry of

Education Academic Games team won a national championship Received grant funding from the Keller Family Foundation, The Pro Bono

Publico Foundation, Cox Communications/New Orleans City Council, the Active School Acceleration Project, and Whole Kids Foundation

Won a national Kaboom! /Claritin contest and awarded two Imagination Playgrounds for Gentilly campus.

Performance Framework Evaluation

Section Rating

Academic Exceeds Standards

Financial Meets Standards

Organizational Meets Standards

*NOTE Exceeds Standards only available for Academic Framework

A (118.4)

1 Oct. 1, 2014 FRL data unavailable due to district’s participation in CEP 2 Federal classifications used; totals may not equal 100%

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6 Audubon Charter School www.auduboncharter.com

Spring 2014 LEAP + iLEAP Results by Subject

U: Unsatisfactory; AB: Approaching Basic

Advanced17%

Mastery35%

Basic44%

AB2%

U2%

English Language Arts

Advanced22%

Mastery24%

Basic 43%

AB 7%

U 4%

Math

Advanced10%

Mastery26%

Basic50% AB

12%

U2%

Science

Advanced16%

Mastery29%

Basic49%

AB5%

U1%

Social Studies

A (118.4)

4 School Performance Scores for years prior to 2012 are not reported due to state transition to new 150‐point scale

106.4

118.4

83.4 83.4

88.5 89.2

50

70

90

110

130

150

2012‐13 2013‐14

SPS

School Performance Scores4

Audubon SPS

New Orleans

Louisiana

668717

775 731789 808 817 802

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200

400

600

800

1000

2007‐8 2008‐9 2009‐10 2010‐11 2011‐12 2012‐13 2013‐14 2014‐15

Students

Total Enrollment

73

103

85 8877 75

95

71 7259

0

20

40

60

80

100

120

PK K 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th

Students

Grade

2014‐15 Enrollment By Grade

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7 Bricolage Academy Bricolage Academy advances educational equity by preparing students from diverse backgrounds to be innovators who change the world. http://www.bricolagenola.org/

Governing Board: Bricolage Academy Charter Board Chair: Mr. Alan Philipson CEO/School Leader: Mr. Josh Densen Grades Served: K-1 (expanding to K-8) Current Location: 4238 St. Charles Ave., 70115 (Uptown) Planned Future Location: 3368 Esplanade Ave., 70119 (Mid-City) Initial Charter Approval: November 20, 2012 Current Charter Operating Agreement: July 1, 2013 Charter Renewal Date: June 30, 2018

STUDENT COMPOSITION, AS OF OCT. 1, 2014

Total Enrollment 150 Bricolage OPSB Avg. Students Eligible for Free or Reduced Lunch1 41.3% 49.0% Students with Identified Disabilities 6.7% 7.1% Gifted/Talented 0.0% 16.0% English Language Learners <5.0%2 4.9%


Race/Ethnicity3

Black 42.0% 71.9% White 52.7% 20.6% Asian/Other 5.3% 5.7% Hispanic, of any race <5.0%2 7.5%

1 Oct. 1, 2014 FRL data unavailable due to district’s participation in CEP 2 Federal classifications used; totals may not equal 100% 3 Data not reported due to FERPA laws

2013-14 Program Highlights Successfully opened first year of school on August 19, 2013

Awarded $1 million New Schools for New Orleans Grant

Students participated in the 2014 New Orleans Mini Maker Faire

Praised by US Education Secretary Arne Duncan for being “diverse by

design”

Hosted Olympic-themed Community Meetings


Section Rating

Academic No Rating



*NOTE: Exceeds Standards only available for Academic Framework

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8 Bricolage Academy http://www.bricolagenola.org/



83.4 83.488.5 89.2

50

70

90

110

130

150

2012‐13 2013‐14

SPS

School Performance Scores

Bricolage

New Orleans

Louisiana

75

150

0

20

40

60

80

100

120

140

160

2013‐14 2014‐15

Students

Total Enrollment

78

72

68

70

72

74

76

78

80

K 1st

Students

Grade


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9 Einstein Charter School The mission of Einstein Charter School is to promote academic excellence in teaching and learning through the integration of mathematics and science in interdisciplinary curricula and to promote the ideals and habits of lifelong learning among all stakeholders. Governing Board: The Einstein Group Charter Board Chair: Ms. Laurin Jacobsen CEO/School Leader: Ms. Shawn Toranto Grades Served: PK-8 Location(s): 5100 Cannes St., 70129 (NO East) 5316 Michaud Blvd., 70129 (NO East) Initial Charter Approval: March 21, 2005 Current Charter Operating Agreement: July 1, 2011 Charter Renewal Date: June 30, 2017


Total Enrollment 996 Einstein OPSB Avg. Students Eligible for Free or Reduced Lunch1 91.4% 67.9% Students With Identified Disabilities 7.9% 7.1% Gifted/Talented 6.9% 16.0% English Language Learners 34.5% 4.9%


Race/Ethnicity2

Black 55.7% 71.9% White 21.2% 20.6% Asian/Other 23.1% 5.7% Hispanic, of any race 22.4% 7.5%

2013-14 Program Highlights Received $1 million grant to facilitate school turnaround Recognized by the LDOE as a “Top Gains School” for two

consecutive years 100% pass rate in Algebra 1 End-of-Course exam


Section Rating

Academic Meets Standards





B (91.9)

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10 Einstein Charter School www.einsteincharter.org



Advanced6%

Mastery19%

Basic46%

AB 16%

U 13%


Advanced11%

Mastery16%

Basic49%

AB 14%

U 10%

Math

Advanced3%

Mastery9%

Basic52%

AB 25%

U 11%

Social Studies

Advance3%

Mastery10%

Basic51%

AB 27%

U 9%

Science

B (91.9)

497 518 471 476 482 475

909996

0

200

400

600

800

1000

1200

2007‐8 2008‐9 2009‐10 2010‐11 2011‐12 2012‐13 2013‐14 2014‐15

Students

Total Enrollment5

4 School Performance Scores for years prior to 2012 are not reported due to state transition to new 150‐point scale 5 School experienced a change to the student body composition of more than 40%, due to full takeover

95.4 91.9

83.4 83.4

88.5 89.2

50

70

90

110

130

150

2012‐13 2013‐14

SPS

School Performance Scores4,5

Einstein

New Orleans

Louisiana

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11 ENCORE Academy Our mission is to provide a rigorous and differentiated academic program strengthened by a broad musical arts curriculum, enabling students to become college and career ready critical thinkers, lifelong learners, and positive contributors to society. Governing Board: Encore Academy Charter Board Chair: Ms. Linda Launey CEO/School Leader: Ms. Terri Smith Grades Served: PK-8 Current Location: 4217 Orleans Avenue, 70119 (Mid-City) Planned Final Location: 2518 Arts Street 70117 (St. Roch) Initial Charter Approval: January 2012 Current Charter Operating Agreement: July 1, 2012 Charter Renewal Date: June 30, 2017


Total Enrollment 430 ENCORE OPSB Avg. Students Eligible for Free or Reduced Lunch1 89.0% 67.9% Students With Identified Disabilities 5.8% 7.1% Gifted/Talented 5.6% 16.0% English Language Learners 12.1% 4.9%


Race/Ethnicity2


2013-14 Program Highlights Second New Orleans open-admission school to achieve a letter grade of C in

its second year of operation Performing arts school that expanded its art focus to include visual arts

through a partnership with KidSmart at the request of families and students 97% of parents are very likely or likely to recommend Encore to family, friends,

or colleagues 98% of parents report that their child enjoys attending Encore, and 98% feel

Encore is meeting their academic needs


Section Rating






C (73.0)

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12 ENCORE Academy http://encoreacademy.org/

Spring 2014 LEAP + iLEAP, Results by Subject


Advanced2%

Mastery15%

Basic43%

AB 22%

U 18%


Advanced3%

Mastery14%

Basic46%

AB 20%

U 17%

Math

Advanced2%

Mastery13%

Basic37%

AB 30%

U 18%

Science

Advanced3%

Mastery15%

Basic55% AB 16%

U 11%

Social Studies

C (73.0)

190

321

430

0

100

200

300

400

500

2012‐13 2013‐14 2014‐15

Students

Total Enrollment

38

55

80 80

4651

27 25 26

0

20

40

60

80

100

PK K 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th

Students

Grade



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13 Alice M. Harte Elementary School The mission of Alice Harte is to inspire an educational movement to develop the next generation of scholars and leaders.

Governing Board: InspireNOLA Charter Schools Charter Board Chair: Mr. Wayne Crochet CEO/School Leader: Mr. Jamar McKneely, CEO Ms. Jessica Lewis, Principal (PK-3) Mr. Robert Hill, Principal (4-8) Grades Served: PK-8 Location: 5300 Berkley Drive, 70131 (Algiers) Initial Charter Approval: November 20, 2012 (as Type 3) Current Charter Operating Agreement: July 1, 2013 Charter Renewal Date: June 30, 2018


Total Enrollment 750 Harte OPSB Avg. Students Eligible for Free or Reduced Lunch1 80.5% 67.9% Students With Identified Disabilities 8.1% 7.1% Gifted/Talented 10.0% 16.0% English Language Learners 4.9% 4.9%


Race/Ethnicity2


2013-14 Program Highlights 2014 Top Gains School Relocated to newly constructed school building OPEN Achievement Awards: Teacher Quality Award Hosted InspireNOLA’s Excellence Rally with former Saints

cornerback, Jabari Greer


Section Rating






A (106.6)

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14 Alice M. Harte Elementary School www.alicemhartecharter.org



Advanced6%

Mastery26%

Basic50%

AB 15%

U 3%


Advanced14%

Mastery24%

Basic53%

AB 6%

U 3%

Math

Advanced4%

Mastery30%

Basic50%

AB 14%

U 2%

Science

Advanced6%

Mastery22%

Basic57%

AB 13%

U 2%

Social Studies

A (106.6)

634 626 615 643 648 681 699750

0

100

200

300

400

500

600

700

800

2007‐8 2008‐9 2009‐10 2010‐11 2011‐12 2012‐13 2013‐14 2014‐15

Students

Total Enrollment

40

78 78 77 81 80 79 81 78 78

0

20

40

60

80

100


Students

Grade



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15 Edward Hynes Charter School Hynes- quality education shaping leaders for a changing world.

Governing Board: Hynes Charter School Charter Board Chair: Mr. Alvin C. Miester III CEO/School Leader: Ms. Michelle Douglas Grades Served: PK-8 Current Location: 990 Harrison Avenue, 70124 (Lakeview) Initial Charter Approval: January 1, 2006 Current Charter Operating Agreement: July 1, 2011 Charter Renewal Date: June 30, 2017


Total Enrollment 684 Hynes OPSB Avg. Students Eligible for Free or Reduced Lunch1 46.1% 67.9% Students With Identified Disabilities 9.4% 7.1% Gifted/Talented 27.2% 16.0% English Language Learners <5.0%2 4.9%


Race/Ethnicity3

Black 58.2% 71.9% White 49.3% 20.6% Asian/Other <5.0%2 5.7% Hispanic, of any race <5.0%2 7.5%

2013-14 Program Highlights 2014 New Orleans Public Schools District Principal of the Year 2014 Thomas Wright NOPS District Middle School Teacher of the

Year SACS/CASI Reaccreditation, October 2014 OPEN Awards 2014 Absolute Achievement in Elementary School


Section Rating



Organizational Meets Standards *NOTE: Exceeds Standards only available

for Academic Framework


A (108.6)

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16 Edward Hynes Charter School www.hynesschool.com



Advanced12%

Mastery36%

Basic 40%

AB 10%

U 2%


Advanced18%

Mastery25%

Basic 46%

AB 7%

U 4%

Math

Advanced7%

Mastery26%

Basic 51%

AB 13%

U 3%

Science

Advanced14%

Mastery27%

Basic 50%

AB 8%

U 1%

Social Studies

A (108.6)

411464 500 532

583636 668 684

0

100

200

300

400

500

600

700

800

2007‐8 2008‐9 2009‐10 2010‐11 2011‐12 2012‐13 2013‐14 2014‐15

Students

Total Enrollment


16

7481

75 7772

67 7178

73

0

20

40

60

80

100


Students

Grade


107 108.6

83.4 83.488.5 89.2

50

70

90

110

130

150

2012‐13 2013‐14

SPS


Hynes

New Orleans

Louisiana

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17 Lake Forest Elementary Charter School Lake Forest’s mission is to provide a nurturing environment, which facilitates maximum student achievement through a rigorous, accelerated academic program incorporating visual, cultural, and creative arts, which will ultimately enhance each student’s ability to become a global, contributing citizen.

Governing Board: The Council for Quality Education Charter Board Chair: Mr. G. Lee Caston CEO/School Leader: Ms. Mardele Early Grades Served: K-8 Location: 12000 Hayne Boulevard, 70128 (N. O. East) Planed Final Location: 11110 Lake Forest Boulevard, 70128 (N.O. East) Initial Charter Approval: February 1, 2006 Current Charter Operating Agreement: July 1, 2011 Charter Renewal Date: June 30, 2021


Total Enrollment 546 Lake Forest OPSB Avg. Students Eligible for Free or Reduced Lunch1 79.0% 67.9% Students With Identified Disabilities 7.7% 7.1% Gifted/Talented 23.4% 16.0% English Language Learners 5.0% 4.9%


Race/Ethnicity2

Black 90.8% 71.9% White <5.0%3 20.6% Asian/Other 8.0% 5.7% Hispanic, of any race <5.0%3 7.5%

2013-14 Program Highlights 2013 National Blue Ribbon School Highest Elementary SPS in Orleans Parish New campus under construction to open Fall 2015 99% iLEAP & LEAP test takers scored proficient

Performance Framework Evaluation4

Section Rating






A (124.6)

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18 Lake Forest Elementary Charter www.lakeforestcharter.org



Advanced 24%

Mastery50%

Basic24%

AB 2%


Advanced 32%

Mastery31% Basic

36%

AB 1%

Math

Advanced22%

Mastery51%

Basic25%

AB 2%

Science

Advanced34%

Mastery42%

Basic24%

AB 0%

Social Studies

A (124.6)

412 439 463 466 478 500 521 546

0

100

200

300

400

500

600

2007‐8 2008‐9 2009‐10 2010‐11 2011‐12 2012‐13 2013‐14 2014‐15

Students

Total Enrollment

15

55 58 5968

6257 57 55

60

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

SPK K 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th

Students

Grade



125.3 124.6

83.4 83.488.5 89.2

50

70

90

110

130

150

2012‐13 2013‐14

SPS


Lake Forest

New Orleans

Louisiana

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19 Robert Russa Moton Charter School Wisdom, knowledge and understanding are the keys to success.

Governing Board: Advocates for Innovative Schools, Inc. Charter Board Chair: Mr. Victor Gordon CEO/School Leader: Ms. Paulette Bruno Grades Served: PK-7 Location: 3774 Gentilly Blvd., 70122 (Gentilly) Planned Final Location: 8500 Curran Blvd., 70127 (N.O. East) Initial Charter Approval: June 1, 2006 Current Charter Operating Agreement: July 1, 2011 Charter Renewal Date: June 30, 2017


Total Enrollment 398 Moton OPSB Avg. Students Eligible for Free or Reduced Lunch1 98.6% 67.9% Students With Identified Disabilities 3.0% 7.1% Gifted/Talented 0.0% 16.0% English Language Learners <5.0%2 4.9%


Race/Ethnicity3

Black 97.5% 71.9% White 0.0% 20.6% Asian/Other <5.0%2 5.7% Hispanic, of any race <5.0%2 7.5%

2013-14 Program Highlights Groundbreaking for the new school in Lake Kenilworth

Partnership with the Volunteers of America 21st Century Community Learning Center

Adoption by the Guardian’s Institute Book Program


Section Rating



Organizational Does Not Meet Standards



B (86.7)

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20 Robert Russa Moton Charter School www.motoncharter.org



Advanced4%

Mastery21%

Basic53%

AB 18%

U 4%


Advanced13%

Mastery21%

Basic48%

AB 12%

U 6%

Math

Advanced4%

Mastery8%

Basic56%

AB26%

U 6%

Science

Mastery10%

Basic57%

AB26%

U 7%

Social Studies

266240

280 300323

346 365398

0

100

200

300

400

500

2007‐8 2008‐9 2009‐10 2010‐11 2011‐12 2012‐13 2013‐14 2014‐15

Students

Total Enrollment


58

6860 60

47

33 36

2114

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

PK K 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th

Students

Grade


B (86.7)

61.9

86.783.4 83.4

88.5 89.2

50

70

90

110

130

150

2012‐13 2013‐14

SPS


Moton

New Orleans

Louisiana

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21 Homer A. Plessy Community School The mission of Homer A. Plessy Community School is to develop students who think critically and act responsibly as citizens. http://www.plessyschool.org/ Governing Board: Citizens’ Committee for Education Charter Board Chair: Mr. Ben McLeish CEO/School Leader: Ms. Joan Reilly Grades Served: PK-3 Current Location: 2021 Pauger Street, 70116 (Bywater) Planned Final Location: 1339 Clouet Street, 70117 (Bywater) Initial Charter Approval: March 1, 2012 Current Charter Operating Agreement: July 1, 2013 Charter Renewal Date: June 30, 2018


Total Enrollment 182 Plessy OPSB Avg. Students Eligible for Free or Reduced Priced Lunch1 59.5% 67.9% Students with Identified Disabilities <3.0%2 7.1% Gifted/Talented <5.0%2 16.0% English Language Learners <5.0%2 4.9%


Race/Ethnicity3


2013-14 Program Highlights Successfully opened inaugural school year on August 8, 2013

Named Presidential Turnaround Arts Program

School and Arts program featured on NPR Ed

Submitted successful bid to purchase Hansberry ES

Established partnership with Crescent City Church to utilize its

imagination playground


Section Rating

Academic No Rating

Financial Falls Far Below Standards



1 Oct. 1, 2014 FRL data unavailable due to district’s participation in CEP 2 Federal classifications used; totals may not equal 100% 3 Data not reported due to FERPA laws 5 Plessy does not currently serve tested grades

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22 Homer A. Plessy Community School http://www.plessyschool.org/



83.4 83.488.5 89.2

50

70

90

110

130

150

2012‐13 2013‐14

SPS

School Performance Scores

Plessy

New Orleans

Louisiana

121

182

0

50

100

150

200

2013‐14 2014‐15

Students

Total Enrollment

39 41

49

33

20

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

PK K 1st 2nd 3rd

Students

Grade

Enrollment By Grade

23

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Lusher Charter School The mission of Lusher Charter School is to provide a developmentally appropriate learning environment in which high academics, comprehensive arts education, and the celebration of individuality and diversity enable each child to achieve as a learner, a person, and a valuable member of our society.

Governing Board: Advocates for Arts Based Education Charter Board Chair: Mr. Blaine LeCesne CEO/School Leader: Ms. Kathy Riedlinger Grades Served: K-12 Location(s): K-5: 7315 Willow St., 70118 (Uptown) 6-12: 5624 Freret St., 70115 (Uptown) Initial Charter Approval: January 1, 2006 Current Charter Operating Agreement: July 1, 2011 Charter Renewal Date: June 30, 2021


Total Enrollment 1691 Lusher OPSB Avg. Students Eligible for Free or Reduced Lunch1 18.5% 67.9% Students With Identified Disabilities 3.9% 7.1% Gifted/Talented 31.5% 16.0% English Language Learners <5.0%2 4.9%


Race/Ethnicity3


2013-14 Program Highlights 110 students in the Lusher Class of 2014 earned $18 million in scholarships; an average of $145,000

per student Boys Varsity Soccer Team won the State Championship “Project Lead the Way” STEM initiative now a full four-year program 1st Louisiana school invited to join the Changemaker Schools Network Earned “Exemplary Art School” status by the Arts Schools Network 10 Lusher seniors recognized by the National Merit Corporation 2 seniors named POSSE Scholars for Tulane University 4 students and a social studies teacher traveled to Jordan to participate in the U.S. State

department’s Global Connections and Exchange Program


Section Rating






A (131.5)

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24 Lusher Charter School www.lusherschool.org

A (131.5)

Spring 2014 LEAP + iLEAP, Results by Subject


Advanced 41%

Mastery 44%

Basic15%

AB 0%


Advanced 55%

Mastery 27%

Basic18%

AB 0%

Math

Advanced31%

Mastery

49%Basic19%

AB1%

Science

Advanced36%

Mastery

44%

Basic20%

AB0%

Social Studies

Spring 2014 High School Test Data

Diploma+pass college credit exam54%

Diploma+pass college credit course34%

Diploma8%

Non‐grads4%

Cohort Graduation Index

0‐16, 1%

17‐19, 3%

20‐22, 22%

23‐26, 31%

27+, 43%

12th Grade ACT Scores

5 School Performance Scores for years prior to 2012 are not reported due to state transition to new 150‐point scale 6 EOC results are weighted averages combining Algebra I & Geometry for Math, and English II & English III for ELA.

14321469

1520

16361709 1697 1711 1691

1200

1300

1400

1500

1600

1700

1800

2007‐8 2008‐9 2009‐10 2010‐11 2011‐12 2012‐13 2013‐14 2014‐15

Students

Total Enrollment

132.6 131.5

83.4 83.488.5 89.2

50

70

90

110

130

150

2012‐13 2013‐14

SPS


Lusher

New Orleans

Louisiana

100 102 103

152 147

107

150 150

175

127 126 132120

0

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100

150

200

K 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th 10th 11th 12th

Students

Grade

Enrollment By Grade

25

25 Benjamin Franklin High School The mission of Benjamin Franklin High School is to prepare students of high academic achievement to be successful in life.

Governing Board: Advocates for Academic Excellence in Education Charter Board Chair: Mr. Duris L. Holmes CEO/School Leader: Dr. Timothy Rusnak Grades Served: 9-12 Location: 2001 Leon C. Simon Dr., 70122 (Gentilly) Initial Charter Approval: January 1, 2006 Current Charter Operating Agreement: July 1, 2011 Charter Renewal Date: June 30, 2021


Total Enrollment 894 BFHS OPSB Avg. Students Eligible for Free or Reduced Lunch1 27.7% 67.9% Students With Identified Disabilities <3.0%2 7.1% Gifted/Talented 49.4% 16.0% English Language Learners <5.0%2 4.9%


Race/Ethnicity3


2013-14 Program Highlights SPS #1 in state of Louisiana Louisiana Dept. of Education recognizes Ben Franklin HS as the #1 public school in

the state Recognized by US News & World Report and Newsweek as a top school in the

nation 25 National Merit Semifinalists Advanced Placement Program #1 in Louisiana Boys & Girls Soccer Team State Champions 1st place in Louisiana Green Schools Challenge


Section Rating






A (140.1)

26

26 Benjamin Franklin High School www.edline.net/pages/bfhsla

138.5 140.1

83.4 83.488.5 89.2

50

70

90

110

130

150

2012‐13 2013‐14

SPS


BFHS

New Orleans

Louisiana

Spring 2014 Testing

Diploma+pass

college credit exam76%

Diploma+pass

college credit course12%

Diploma11%

Non‐grads1%


0‐16 0%

17‐190% 20‐22

1%

23‐2629%

27+70%


A (140.1)

5 School Performance Scores for years prior to 2012 are not reported due to state transition to new 150‐point scale 6 All EOC results are weighted averages combining Algebra I & Geometry for Math, and English II & English III for ELA.

548 563 609657

730794

878

0

200

400

600

800

1000

2007‐8 2008‐9 2009‐10 2010‐11 2011‐12 2012‐13 2013‐14

Students

Total Enrollment

276

220199 183

0

50

100

150

200

250

300

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Students

Grade

Enrollment By Grade

27

27 Warren Easton Charter High School The mission of Warren Easton Charter High School is to provide rigorous and relevant instruction for students at all academic levels to ensure each has the opportunity to achieve maximum potential

Governing Board: Warren Easton Senior High School Foundation Charter Board Chair: Mr. David J. Garland CEO/School Leader: Ms. Alexina Medley Grades Served: 9-12 Location: 3019 Canal St., 70119 (Mid-City) Initial Charter Approval: March 21, 2006 Current Charter Operating Agreement: July 1, 2011 Charter Renewal Date: June 30, 2017


Total Enrollment 990 Easton OPSB Avg. Students Eligible for Free or Reduced Lunch1 83.6% 67.9% Students With Identified Disabilities 4.2% 7.1% Gifted/Talented 8.2% 16.0% English Language Learners <5.0%2 4.9%


Race/Ethnicity3

Black 97.8% 71.9% White <5.0%2 20.6% Asian/Other <5.0%2 5.7% Hispanic, of any race <5.0%2 7.5%

2013-14 Program Highlights Celebrated 100 year anniversary at its current location in September

2013 3rd highest SPS for OPSB High Schools Reached football state championship game—first time since 1958 50% of seniors qualified for TOPS scholarships Mrs. Alnita Porea announced as 2016 District Teacher of the Year


Measure Rating






B (96.2)

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28 Warren Easton Charter High School www.warreneastoncharterhigh.org

95.3 96.2

83.4 83.488.5 89.2

50

70

90

110

130

150

2012‐13 2013‐14

SPS


Easton

New Orleans

Louisiana

Spring 2014 Testing

Diploma+pass

college credit course54%

Diploma41%

Non‐grads5%

Graduation Index

0‐1630%

17‐1940%

20‐2222%

23‐268%


Excellent19%

Good48%

Fair26%

NI7%

EOC Math Results6

Excellent13%

Good66%

Fair19%

NI2%

EOC English Results6

B (96.2)


29

29 Edna Karr High School The mission of the Edna Karr family is to teach all students to be independent life-long learners and achievers through the support of all stakeholders in a college preparatory environment

Governing Board: InspireNOLA Charter Schools Charter Board Chair: Mr. Wayne Crochet CEO/School Leader: Mr. Jamar Mckneely, CEO Mr. Harold Clay, Principal Grades Served: 9-12 Location: 3332 Huntlee Dr., 70131 (Algiers) Initial Charter Approval: November 30, 2012 Current Charter Operating Agreement: July 1, 2013 Charter Renewal Date: June 30, 2018


Total Enrollment 1080 Karr OPSB Avg. Students Eligible for Free or Reduced Lunch1 83.4% 67.9% Students With Identified Disabilities 7.1% 7.1% Gifted/Talented 8.8% 16.0% English Language Learners <5%2 4.9%


Race/Ethnicity3

Black 95.5% 71.9% White <5.0%2 20.6% Asian/Other <5.0%2 5.7% Hispanic, of any race <5.0%2 7.5%

2013-14 Program Highlights 2nd highest high school SPS in Orleans Parish 98% graduation rate $5+million in college scholarships offered Named one of the top schools in the country by The Daily Beast Marching Band featured on NPR’s “All Things Considered” Segment


Measure Rating






B (96.7)

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30 Edna Karr High School www.ednakarr.org

93.8 96.7

83.4 83.4

88.5 89.2

50

70

90

110

130

150

2012‐13 2013‐14

SPS


Karr

New Orleans

Louisiana

Spring 2014 Testing


Diploma68%


Excellent 19%

Good 43%

Fair 29%

NI 9%

EOC Math Results6NI: Needs Improvement

Excellent 10%

Good 57%

Fair 29%

NI 4%

EOC English Results6NI: Needs Improvement

B (96.7)


31

31 New Orleans Charter Science & Math High School Sci High prepares all interested students for college admission and career success. The rigorous curriculum, rooted in a culture of learning, support and respect, offers particular opportunities in life sciences, technology, engineering and mathematics.

Governing Board: Advocates for Science & Mathematics Education Charter Board Chair: Ms. Mary Zervigon CEO/School Leader: Ms. Chana Benenson, Co-Principal, Student Development Ms. Claire Jecklin, Co-Principal, Academics Grades Served: 9-12 Location: 5625 Loyola Street, 70115 (Uptown) Initial Charter Approval: January 1, 2006 Current Charter Operating Agreement: July 1, 2011 Charter Renewal Date: June 30, 2017


Total Enrollment 415 Sci. High OPSB Avg. Students Eligible for Free or Reduced Lunch1 82.6% 67.9% Students With Identified Disabilities 7.5% 7.1% Gifted/Talented <5.0%2 16.0% English Language Learners <5.0%2 4.9%


Race/Ethnicity3

Black 82.6% 71.9% White 12.0% 20.6% Asian/Other <5.0%2 7.5% Hispanic, of any race 5.1% 5.7%

2013-14 Program Highlights Ranked 6th public high school in New Orleans in combined academic

achievement and graduation rates 95% graduation rate in 2013 80% of alumni have enrolled in college Won 5 debates at the NCFL Grand National Debate Tournament Placed second in the 2013-14 Green Schools Challenge


Section Rating






B (94.3)

32

32 New Orleans Charter Science & Math High School www.noscihigh.org

83.4 83.4

88.5 89.284.9

94.3

50

70

90

110

130

150

2012‐13 2013‐14

SPS


New Orleans

Louisiana

Sci High

Spring 2014 Testing

Diploma+pass college credit exam15%


Diploma22%

Non‐grads17%


0‐1635%

17‐1929%

20‐2221%

23‐2612%

27+ 4%


Excellent14%

Good34%Fair

33%

NI19%

EOC Math Results6NI: Needs Improvement

Excellent10%

Good60%

Fair23%

NI7%

EOC English Results6NI: Needs Improvement

B (94.3)


Appendix: 2013-14 OPSB Charter School Annual Review Results

E= Exceeds Standards (APF only); M= Meets Standards; D= Does Not Meet Standards; F= Falls Far Below Standards; NR: No Rating N/A: Not Applicable DNP: Does Not Participate Critical Indicators are denoted with an asterisk (*)

For additional information regarding the OPSB Charter School Performance Framework, please visit http://opsb.us/charter-schools/charter-school-performance-framework/

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Financial M M M M M M F M M M M M M M 1a. Current Ratio M M M M M M D M M M M M M M 1b. Unrestricted Days Cash* M M M M M M F M M M M M M M 1c. Enrollment Variance M M M M M M M M M M M M M M 1d. Default* M M M M M M M M M M M M M M 2a. Total Margin M M M M M M D M M M M M M M 2b. Debt to Asset Ratio M M M M M M D M M M M M M M 2c. Cash Flow M M M M M M M M M M M M M M 2d. Debt Service Coverage Ratio M M M M M M M M M M M M M M 2e. Unrestricted Net Asset % M M M M M M F M M M M M M M

Organizational M M M M M M M M M M M M D M 1a. Charter Terms* M M M M M M M M M M M M M M 1b. Compliance with Ed. Requirements* M M M M M M M M M M M M M M 1c. Students with Disabilities Rights* M M M M M M M M M M M M M M 1d. English Language Learner Rights* M M M M M M M M M M M M M M 2a. Financial Reporting & Compliance Requirements*

D D M D M M M M M M M M M M

2b. G.A.A.P. M M M M M M M M M M M M M M 3a. Governance Requirements M M M M M M M M M M M M M M 3b. Accountability of Management M M M M M M M M M M M M D M 3c. Reporting Requirements M M M M M M M M M M M M M M 4a. Rights of Students* M M M M M M M M M M M M M M 4b. Attendance M M M M M M M M M M M M M M 4c. Student Population Stability M M M M M M M M M M M M D D 4d. Information from Parents & Guardians M M M M M M M M M M M M M M 4e. Teacher & Staff Credentials M M M M M M M M M M M M M M 4f. Employee Rights M M M M M M M M M M M M M M 4g. Background Checks M M M M M M M M M M M M M M 5a. Facilities & Transportation M M M M M M M M M M M M D M 5b. Health & Safety* M M M M M M M M M M M M M M 5c. Information Handling M M M M M M M M M M M M M M 6a. OneApp Compliance DNP DNP M DNP DNP M M DNP M M DNP DNP DNP DNP 6a. Other Obligations N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A

http://opsb.us/charter-schools/charter-school-performance-framework/

ORLEANS PARISH SCHOOL BOARD:

SETH BLOOM, PRESIDENT, DISTRICT 5

CYNTHIA CADE, VICE-PRESIDENT, DISTRICT 2

SARAH NEWELL USDIN, DISTRICT 3

LESLIE ELLISON, DISTRICT 4

WOODY KOPPEL, DISTRICT 6

NOLAN MARSHALL, JR., DISTRICT 7

KATHLEEN PADIAN, DEPUTY SUPERINTENDENT FOR CHARTER SCHOOLS

COLLESTON MORGAN JR., DIRECTOR OF CHARTER PERFORMANCE & ACCOUNTABILITY

SEAN PERKINS, ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF CHARTER PERFORMANCE & ACCOUNTABILITY

ARTHUR NEVINS III, CHARTER SCHOOL OFFICE COORDINATOR

orleans parish school board's charter school office annual report 2015

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