Lusher Charter School

Posted: May 11, 2022

I can only comment on the elementary school:
This is an excellent school with fantastic children (the ones lucky enough to get in) and some of the nest teachers I have ever seen. They emphasize reading and learning through play and art (drawing numbers in sand, performing plays about the Louisiana Purchase, etc.). They have some of the best teachers I have ever encountered, but they also have some that are strict, boring, and lack sweetness.
Yes, children must pass a test and then win the lottery to get in. They turn away more students than they accept and this makes many people unhappy.
I felt compelled to write this review because I saw some reviews of parents unhappy with what they would like in ethnic diversity. I have never seen a school with more diversity. My child has classmates from New Orleans Black families, African Black families, German families, Chinese families, Tibetan families, Jewish families, Muslim families, Hindu families, Christian families, and let's not forget the Mixed-Race families. The only large NOLA ethnic group I do not see represented is Vietnamese. They have more diversity than any other school in the state (and probably the Southeast).
My biggest complaint is that they do not provide busses.
The happiness demonstrated with the elementary school is demonstrated in the number of children who transfer from other "desirable" schools. I have children in two NOLA public schools. One where teachers are loud and put kids in rows and columns and one where they teach kindness and learning through collaboration.
Some people who think like hammers see everything as nails.
This school is not perfect, but I am very happy with it. I feel like I won the lottery (because I literally did).

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dress code needs to be changed immediately

Posted: April 19, 2017

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See comments on leadership; learning differences are dealt with by debilitating notices instead of education plans.

Posted: April 19, 2017

Our experience with this school is that they would rather furtively push you out and sweep you under the rug if they decide your child is not a fit for them.

Posted: April 19, 2017

Character development should be conducted across the entire student body, not just the explicitly favored.

Posted: April 19, 2017

Not all, but many teachers here exhibit implicit biases towards those they favor.

Posted: April 19, 2017

Posted: April 19, 2017

There is a disparate number of children of ethnic backgrounds who receive more punitive outcomes than their caucasian counterparts at this school. Example, two children playing "unsafely". Our non-white child gets written up. The caucasian child does not.

Posted: May 16, 2016

Posted: May 16, 2016

Great, I know why this school receive Grade A education, because they eliminate all kids who are on grade level and keep specific kids who are advanced for their grade. The focus is always Ileap scores, THAT'S it. What an awful way to carry on their legendary. GOOOOOOO Luscher.

Posted: February 15, 2016

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Posted: February 15, 2016

we were newcomers there. neither we or are children were made to feel welcome. The children are mean and clique-ish and there is a whole cadre of parents, mostly moms, who foster this attitude by their own example. The whole school feels like some sort of exclusive club.

Posted: April 21, 2015

We love everything about this school. The teachers and administrators are all wonderful and very caring. I call it an infectious school. Its four principles have captivated our family and you truly feel it radiating from the campus. Be Kind, Be responsible, be respectful to people and property and always do you best work. Literally walking in the gate in the morning and you feel the kindness. AND Morning meeting is WONDERFUL!!!! i look forward to it everyday! It's entertaining and informative and seeing the kids sing and dance EVERY day is inspiring!! Also i would guess that typically 200 other parents are there every morning watching and enjoying morning meeting just like me. Great time to socialize and get involved or just give that last hug and kiss to your child as they head off to class. I think all the quantitative data shows the academic superiority of the school and that alone makes it great, but all the intangibles, the creativity and love oozing from it, is what makes it WAY WAY WAY beyond EXCELLENT!!! From 1-5 its an 11

Posted: February 22, 2015

I hate every high school aspect of Lusher. The dress code is too strict to say we are an "arts school". How are the students supposed to show ff their creativity with being told how to dress? Some of the administration holds grudges against students who have messed up in the past and that's unprofessional. My high school experience at Lusher is at a 1 on a scale from one to ten; one being the lowest. I regret staying at Lusher for high school and i hate it.

Posted: October 19, 2014

Lusher has many good things going for it but as with many schools its all about testing. The administration has become very strict with how deal with minor infractions of its students especially boys. There are some very inspired teachers here that are dedicated and a handful that should reconsider teaching as a profession.

Posted: September 18, 2014

I am a UNO student working on my Master of Arts in Teaching. I would recommend this school to everyone, regardless of age or ability. A struggling student might excel here because the culture nurtures hard work. Today I met a teacher in the hallway. "What do you teach?" "Engineering." To which I replied, "This is a high school, right?" He explained a K - 12 program that mirrors university work. Sounds like these guys believe that if you expect the best, and your kids will surprise the heck out of you.

Posted: April 28, 2014

I've been hearing about this schools outstanding achievements and can't wait til my daughter is old enough to attend!

Posted: August 21, 2013

This school is definitely an above average school. The students are well behaved, and there is a lot of dialogue between the administration and teachers.

Posted: February 16, 2013

Wow! This is, without a doubt, not just one of the best schools in New Orleans- it has to be one of the best schools in the United States. We have done it all: private school, parochial, and "blue ribbon" public in the northeast. Lusher leaves them all in the dust. Th arts-based education is what most parents only dream of: the perfect combination of academics and the music and art that make New Orleans special. Every morning the children have an outdoor concert with dancing, the pride rules emphasize kindness, and the parental involvement is second-to-none. We received a very generous job offer in another state, but refused it to keep the children at Lusher. I'm just jealous I didn't get to attend myself.