Original Research by School Decision on Langston Hughes Charter Academy
Langston Hughes Charter Academy is a single-school independent charter district in New Orleans, serving pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. It operates as its own district rather than being part of the larger Orleans Parish school system, a structure common among New Orleans charter schools. The student body is predominantly Black, with a much smaller share of Hispanic students and a tiny fraction of White students or students identifying with two or more races. The school enrolls a moderate number of students for its grade band, with classes growing larger from kindergarten upward. Free or reduced-price lunch data, as well as counts of students with disabilities and English learners, were not reported, so a family looking to understand the school’s economic or special education profile would need to ask the school directly.
State testing data was not available for this school. The district’s overall proficiency index could not be calculated from the information provided, and no multi-year academic trends were published. Because the school does not serve high school grades, there is no graduation rate to consider. A parent trying to gauge academic performance will want to request results from the school or look for other indicators.
Chronic absenteeism, a measure of how many students miss a substantial number of school days, stands at a rate above the midpoint among all Orleans Parish districts that reported this figure. While the data does not show where exactly it falls relative to the district with the highest absenteeism, it is clearly on the higher side compared to the range of parish districts. This is a soft spot a family may wish to explore with the school administration. Per-pupil current spending is in the lower range among the parish’s districts, meaning the school operates on a relatively tight budget compared to many others in the area.
No recent parent-relevant changes, such as leadership turnover, curriculum shifts, or facility updates, were found in publicly available sources. The school’s website and official directory list it as open and operating, but beyond the demographic and financial data, there is little public information about programs, extracurricular offerings, or school climate. A family considering this school would benefit from a direct visit and conversations with current families to fill in the gaps left by the available records.
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