Newcomers entering Eleanor McMain Secondary School might wonder what the two large statues over the entrance represent, but students know the stone women are Industry and Knowledge—two traits the school was founded upon. First opened in 1932, the school was an all-girls academy and remained so until becoming coeducational in 1952. Today, McMain Secondary serves grades 9 through 12 and ranks among the 25 best schools in New Orleans.
The school is committed to helping their students explore and maximize their academic and personal potential. They are compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act, encourage students to take advanced placement tests, have an excellent gifted program, and offer various club sports. While McMain Secondary does not have before or after school programs for students, they do offer transportation to and from campus.
The school has different admission requirements for grade 9 than for grades 10 through 12. Those wishing to enter grade 9 should be a sibling of a current student or must be enrolled in McDonogh 42 or Andrew Wilson Schools to be considered before the rest of New Orleans’ applicants. When it comes to grades 10 through 12, preference is given to siblings before other applicants. Older students wishing to earn college credit also have an advantage with McMain Secondary, as they allow dual enrollment for upperclassmen.
Eleanor McMain Secondary School
Charter Middle, High School
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Grade 8-12
5712 S Claiborne Ave,
New Orleans, LA
School Details
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Average SAT Score
980
Average ACT Score
19
Math Proficiency
20%
Reading Proficiency
32%
Average GPA
3.23
Graduation Rate
89%
Niche Grade
C
B-
C-
B+
B
B-
B
B-
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.23
Reading Proficiency
32%
Math Proficiency
20%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
50
Full Time Teachers
50
Teachers in First or Second Year
15.8%
College Prep
Average SAT
980
Math
480
Verbal
500
Average ACT
19
Math
18
English
19
Reading
20
Science
19
Number of AP Courses
3
AP Pass Rate
9%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Average
GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
English
43%
State Average
10%
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
297:1
Student Diversity
Female
57.4%
Male
42.6%
Black
93.1%
Hispanic
5%
Two or more races
<1%
White
<1%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
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Specialty School Programs
AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program
Colleges Students are Considering
Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Louisiana State University
308 Students
University of Louisiana at Lafayette
282 Students
Southern University & A&M College
282 Students
Dillard University
242 Students
Southeastern Louisiana University
237 Students
Xavier University of Louisiana
233 Students
Grambling State University
228 Students
University of New Orleans
222 Students
Loyola University New Orleans
186 Students
Jackson State University
183 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing
116 Students
Business
96 Students
Psychology
68 Students
Biology
64 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
47 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration
39 Students
Computer Science
31 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
22 Students
Mechanical Engineering
22 Students
Dental Hygiene
22 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
11/6/2024
Overall , after being here for 4 years I do think this school can use some changes not only the staff but also the environment. It been plenty for times where safety hazards were happening . Thing where things was going on with students with the parent knowing ,It been a couple of times where I've seen bugs near food
10/3/2024
My experience at Mcmain is not good. My mother is an old alumnus and she always talks about how good McMCain is but the school has changed. It's not as good as it once was. They let kids do bad things and get into trouble with little consequences. It's not a magnet school because many students aren't smart and don't belong here. Mr.Smith is a good Dean of students, but it's just too much bad at the school and he can't stop all of it. Many kids bring drugs to school. They have seniors selling weed pens and kids also popping pills. It is easy to get into the wrong crowd and engage in the bad things around McMain. If you're a parent please don't enroll your kids here. If you're a kid who easily influenced.
9/13/2024
My best experience whilst at Eleanor McMain is all the school events. I like the events because it be so much joy and school spirit.
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Map
About Audubon
List Price Range
$265K - $4.5M
Homes For Sale
86
Average Home Value
$1,099,535
Median Lot Size
3,920 Sq Ft
% Renters
41%
Household Income
$160,840
% of College Grads
85.6%
Median Age
28
Average House Size
2,322 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
19.6%
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Additional Schools in the Area
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