Walter L. Cohen High School
Home of the Green Hornets
Central City, New Orleans • Established 1949 • Kelly Green & White
About the School
Opened in 1949, Walter L. Cohen was one of the first public secondary schools for Black students in New Orleans. It was named for Walter Louis Cohen, a prominent businessman and federal appointee born a free man of color in 1860. Today it operates as Cohen College Prep in Central City.
The Green Hornets are famous for one of the most unified alumni communities in the city.
The Green Hornets are famous for one of the most unified alumni communities in the city.
Quick Facts
Founded: 1949
Mascot: Green Hornet
Colors: Kelly Green & White
Location: Central City, New Orleans
Status: Active (Cohen College Prep)
Mascot: Green Hornet
Colors: Kelly Green & White
Location: Central City, New Orleans
Status: Active (Cohen College Prep)
Reunion News & Alumni
Green Hornets show up in green and white year-round. The Walter L. Cohen Alumni Association (est. 1995) keeps reunions, gatherings, and news going strong — visit below and check back here for updates.
