New Orleans Charter Science and Math High School
Primary and Secondary EducationLouisiana, United States51-200 Employees
New Orleans Charter Science and Mathematics High School is a secondary school in New Orleans, Louisiana, focused on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education for traditionally underserved students in Orleans Parish. It operates with an open-admissions policy, not requiring test scores or prior GPA, and actively seeks students who might be overlooked by selective programs. The school aims to prepare students for college and careers by cultivating disciplined thinking, inquiry, persistence, organization, and personal responsibility. In addition to core STEM coursework, Sci High offers seven Advanced Placement courses and electives in biology, calculus, chemistry, English, US history, and probability and statistics, complemented by a range of after-school programs from robotics to drama and martial arts. The institution emphasizes a set of pillars—Achievement, Integrity, Perseverance, Critical Thinking, and Leadership & Community—that guide student development and foster a sense of local stewardship in New Orleans.