Veteran Illinois Educational Leader Chosen Sci High School Director
Mar 25, 2012
Dr. Richard Best, who was named School Director for Sci High in 2012, has served as a school leader in schools...
Dr. Richard Best, who was named School Director for Sci High in 2012, has served as a school leader in schools...
The Louisiana Department of Education released Sci High's School Performance score on Wednesday October, 11, 2011. Sci High's 25 point growth earned a score of 106.4, which translates to a letter grade of B+ and places Sci High amongst the top six of all high schools in the City of New Orleans.
Mission
Sci High, an open-admissions public Orleans Parish high school, 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.Academics
Sci High is one of the top six public high schools in New Orleans, based on combined academic achievement and graduation rates. The school earned a B+ on the new grading system for achievement in public schools in fall, 2011, raising its state assessment score by 25 points.Student Life
Sci High students visit national colleges from the time they are in the 9th grade. They work in summer internships for leading organizations. And they enjoy activities including robotics, basketball, swimming, art, choir, debate, volleyball, contemporary band, dance, drama and martial arts.Alumni
Sci High posted a 93% graduation rate in 2011, and its alums succeed in a variety of arenas. A total of 80% of alumni have enrolled in college including UNO, Xavier, Tulane, Howard, Harvard, University of North Carolina, LSU, Boston University, Morgan State and Michigan State.