Lusher Charter School
- Public, Charter
- NEW ORLEANS, LA
Charter School
Lusher Charter School
- grade A+Overall Grade
- Public, Charter
- K-12
- NEW ORLEANS, LA
- Rating 3.87 out of 5 265 reviews
Lusher Charter School Reviews
Rating 3.87 out of 5 265 reviews
The school had given me a well rounded education in all aspects of learning. I am given the chance to spend all 4 years of high school focusing on a arts or STEM oriented subject that may prepare me for what I would like to pursue. The atmosphere of the school is friendly and caring.
Lusher Charter School (recently change to "The Willow School") has made me feel welcome since beginning there. I've had an easy time making friends and connections to the staff, everyone has a nice spirit. There are, however, things I would change about this school such their a strict dress code, and lack of off campus lunch.
I really appreciate the different opportunities that I have been given, and the available programs are a nice addition. Particularly the Certificate of Artistry program and PLTW Engineering programs have really taught me a lot and provided me with a more well rounded education. If anything, I would like to see the sommunication between the administrators and students improve. I feel that a lot of students struggle with tecaher and administration communication as far as changing policies and such.
The Willow School NOLA has provided my child with a rigorous education throughout his high school years. I am confident he will be able to excel in college after attending this school.
My son has been at Willow (formerly known as a Lusher Charter School) since he was a kindergartener. Through the years, we have been grateful to be involved in an active parent community, a school that emphasizes character development as well as critical thinking.
The best parts of my experience is that I really like how everyone in the school is really nice and that they welcome you into the school very easily. Even if you don't know that many people in the school when you first come, you'll still make friends whenever you come. The worst parts of my experience is how some of the teachers split up how they teach. For some of my classes, I don't really feel that prepared to do some things, like taking one of my AP exams. I would like to see some changes in how the teachers are going to teach, and maybe find teachers that actually like to teach.
For the most part, Lusher Charter School, was a great school. The teachers do care about their students and depending on the teacher, you can have a great relationship with them even after going further through middle and/or high school. The staff does believe in getting us students ready for the next level. So there are harder and more rigorous courses that they either require or advise us to take. The only criticism that I had with the school was that when it came to classes that weren't aren't related, it seemed like the "higher-ups" didn't care about the improvement of those classes.
I'd say my overall experience at Lusher Charter School has been good, but there were times when it seemed I had to work harder than typically necessary to succeed. For example, during my junior year there were. a few classes that added some unnecessary work and held up expectations that seemed almost impossible to achieve. However, despite this, the teachers and staff around me, including the counselors and other students made that year much better. They helped create a safe and caring environment that allowed me to not only express myself in any way I wished, but they also made it so that I was actually able to succeed in the end. In the future, it would be nice to see a greater effort in correcting mistakes and problems that arise within the school community. The dress code, for example, took quite a long time to officially change, almost as if it was pushed to the side despite what we were told in the beginning (i.e., that it would be changed ASAP).
The sense of community is amazing and it feels like everyone knows everyone. The presence of 4 year art programs and STEM programs that you can study all throughout high school adds to finding your place in the community and finding your people. However, I wish the administration was more receptive to feedback and willing to act on student input.
I really liked going here! I attended this school from second grade until I graduated high school, and I wouldn't change it for the world. I love the friends I made, and the school spirit. The only issues I would say are: the deans and administration are not on your side and want to punish people. Detentions are handed out left and right, dress code is beyond strict, and seniors do not get any privileges. Despite all of this, finding a good of people at this school will get you through the day, and you will love Willow. Also, the curriculum includes a lot of standardize testing throughout your childhood that will thoroughly prepare you to take AP tests and the SAT/ACT.
Great opportunity to experience a rigorous education in both academics and the arts. Admin is kind of terrible, but probably not that much worse than your average public school. They are running out of time to change a horrendously outdated dress code, which targets female students and is impossible to comply with in hot/humid New Orleans weather.
I’ve been going to Lusher Charter School since 10th grade. We didnt have the best teacher/admin last year which is why a lot “resigned”. This year the admin/teachers have changed which has been an improvement.
The environment is toxic. They dont communicate! Dont send your kid here! It is not worth it like the work is good but the environment is not good
Overall a great school. The students and teachers are nice, sports and electives are amazing. The only two negative things that come to mind when I think about this school is the lunch and the dress code. The lunch is the equivalent of freeze-dried throw-up (they have “mystery meat” sandwiches and brown bananas in soggy paper bags). Students usually throw them away immediately and beg people that brought home lunch for snacks. The dress code is sexist (Your shirt has to be longer than your tailbone, no showing shoulders, stud earrings only, skirt has to be longer than 2 inches above the knee, etc.)
Lusher is very diverse and has a lot of different clubs to join. The teachers are also very nice and good at their jobs.
Great school with great teachers who really care about helping each student to succeed. There are many opportunities offered to students throughout their years of study, such as many different clubs and organizations.
For a school that claims to be focused on arts education and bettering the lives of the next generation, Lusher does a really terrible job. This isn't because of the teachers at all, I've loved almost all of my teachers. The administration is consistently resistant to change, racist, sexist and uncooperative with students and parents. In fact, the renaming committee (because the school is named after a segregationist, let that sink in please) was threatened by a lawsuit referencing the Freedom of Information Act and First Amendment since their notes were not being disclosed to the public, although Lusher is a public school that receives federal funding. The tension is high between the teachers and administration because of poor communication and an authoritative approach to the management of the school. The environment is toxic and not conducive to growth or happiness. Don't send your kid here, please.