School District: New Orleans Public Schools (NOPS)

Charter Organization: Warren Easton Charter Foundation

Board Chair: William Hatchett, Jr.

Mission Statement: The mission of Warren Easton High School is to provide a quality education for multicultural students at all academic levels. Faculty and staff will create a safe, clean, educationally stimulating environment which promotes academic excellence and high self-esteem. Rooted in the belief that all students can succeed, emphasis is on mastery of the fundamental: reading, writing, mathematics and scientific knowledge, as well as the development of technical skills. Strong discipline, parental involvement, a dress code and homework are essential elements of the fundamental approach. Likewise, high moral standards, patriotism and respect for one’s self and others will be expected of all students as they strive to become vibrant, contributing responsible members of society. Students, parents, faculty and staff are accountable for this mission.

Grades Served: 9-12

2006-07 School Size: 792

2007-08 Start Date: August 8, 2007

Registration Process: complete application; students selected based on standardized test scores and classroom grades to create a academically diverse student body

Requirements: Students must maintain a 1.5 GPA

Application Deadline: January 18, 2007

Transportation: yellow school bus service

Health Services: nurse

Special Education Model: inclusion; at least 8% of seats reserved for students with special needs

Special Programs: Tutoring at lunch and before and after school; summer session for entering 9th grade students (Reaching for New Horizons) and students moving from 10th to 11th grade (Order of Eagles)

Extracurricular Activities: band, spirit clubs, choir, football, baseball, basketball, softball, volleyball, student clubs (poetry, photography, etc.) and academic clubs