The top reported proficiency rate is 56% in English language arts. The lowest is 32% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on International School of Louisiana
International School of Louisiana is a charter school in New Orleans serving kindergarten through eighth grade. It operates as its own district, a single-site charter organization. Located on Camp Street, it sits within the dense urban fabric of a city known for its port economy, tourism, film industry, and distinctive cultural heritage. The school draws from across New Orleans, a city that has undergone major redevelopment following Hurricane Katrina and continues to see population shifts and gentrification in some neighborhoods.
The school’s defining feature is its student body, which is notably diverse. The enrollment is split among several racial and ethnic groups, with no single group forming a majority. Hispanic and Black students each make up roughly a third of the population, White students account for about a quarter, and a smaller share identifies as two or more races. This composition stands out in a city and region where many schools have a more homogeneous demographic profile. A substantial share of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating that the school serves a community with significant economic diversity.
On state assessments, International School of Louisiana shows a mixed academic picture. In English language arts, a majority of students scored at the proficient level or above. Math proficiency was lower, with fewer than half of students reaching that benchmark. Social studies landed between the two, while science was the weakest subject, with about a third of students scoring proficient. When compared with other districts in Orleans Parish on an overall proficiency index that averages performance across tested subjects and grades, the school sits below the midpoint. The data covers only one school year, so there is no trend information to show whether performance is improving or declining.
Because the school ends at eighth grade, there is no graduation rate to report. That gap is a natural consequence of the grade band, not a signal about outcomes. Similarly, the school does not serve high school grades, so there are no Advanced Placement or dual-enrollment course offerings to evaluate. A parent considering this school for the full K-8 arc would be looking ahead to a high school placement process in the city’s wider school choice landscape.
The school building is located in the Central Business District-adjacent area near the edge of the French Quarter. Housing in the surrounding zip code carries a value that is above the national typical home price, and rents are also elevated relative to national norms. Parents who live in the immediate neighborhood will find a walkable, mixed-use environment with access to streetcar lines and the dense street life of the city. Families commuting from other parts of New Orleans should account for the typical urban traffic patterns and parking constraints of the Camp Street location.
The district brief turned up no recent major changes, referendums, or curriculum restructurings. For a single-site charter district, the absence of such news is unsurprising. The school’s leadership and program direction would be best understood from the school’s own website or by direct inquiry.
For a family weighing options, International School of Louisiana offers a genuinely diverse peer environment, a K-8 pathway, and a charter school’s autonomy in curriculum and operations. The academic results are strongest in reading and weakest in science, and the overall proficiency picture sits below the midpoint for Orleans Parish districts. A parent may want to visit the school, ask about how the school supports students in math and science, and understand the high school feeder pattern in New Orleans before making a decision.
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