2015_HSGuide

DOMINICAN (ST. MARY’S)
ADDRESS: 7701 Walmsley Ave., New Orleans, LA 70125
PHONE: (504) 865-9401
FAX: (504) 866-5958
WEBSITE: www.stmarysdominican.org
SCHOOL DISTRICT: Archdiocese of New Orleans
SCHOOL TYPE: Catholic
SCHOOL LEADER: Carolyn Favre (principal) | Dr. Cynthia Thomas (president)
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MISSION STATEMENT: St. Mary’s Dominican High School is a Catholic college-preparatory program for young women rooted in the tradition of prayer,
study, community, and service. With Jesus at the center, the Dominican community preaches the Word, radiates joy, promotes justice, seeks truth, manifests Catholic
values, and ministers to others.
PROGRAM OFFERINGS
ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP) COURSES:
DUAL/CONCURRENT COLLEGE ENROLLMENT:
PARTICIPATION WITH NOCCA:
Yes
Yes
Yes
DETAILS
GUIDANCE COUNSELOR: Yes 6 total: 1 counselor per grade and 1 college counselor
ARTS EDUCATION:
TRANSPORTATION PROVIDED:
UNIFORMS REQUIRED:
SCHOOL START AND END TIME:
Yes
No
Yes
7:40 am to 3:05 pm
AVERAGE CLASS SIZE: 24
GRADES SERVED (2015-2016): 8th - 12th
ENROLLMENT (2014-2015): 887
CURRICULAR FOCUS: College preparatory
RELIGIOUS FOCUS: Catholic
STUDENT GENDER: ALL GIRLS
SPECIAL EDUCATION MODEL: Information not provided
OTHER SCHOOL PROGRAMS/FEATURES: rotating/drop schedule - 56 minute classes, standardized test preparation,
driver’s education, college tour trips, annual Spring musical, annual school gala, laptops available for student use
OTHER CAMPUS FEATURES: 7-acre campus in Uptown New Orleans; 4 computer labs and 5 science labs (biology, chemistry,
physical and natural sciences, physics and robotics); full-service library; art studio; band room; practice field; state-of-the-art
athletic facility with training room, weight room, gymnasium and meeting rooms; dance studio; second gymnasium; enclosed
student/faculty parking lot, new science and technology complex opening 2016
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EXTRACURRICULAR/AFTERSCHOOL ACTIVITIES: more than 40 student clubs and organizations - visit school’s website for
a complete list
TEAM SPORTS: basketball, cross country, soccer, softball, swimming, track and field, golf, gymnastics, tennis, volleyball
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS: contact school for details
SCHOOL PERFORMANCE DATA: Not all schools will have information for every category.
PERFORMANCE DATA SCORE/DATA ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
2013-2014 SCHOOL PERFORMANCE SCORE (SPS) N/A
2015 AVG. ACT SCORE N/A
2015 AVG. SAT SCORE N/A
2014-2015 AVG. STUDENT GPA 3.52
2014-2015 GRADUATION RATE 100%
2013-2014 SUSPENSION RATE N/R
2013-2014 EXPULSION RATE N/R
2013-2014 DROPOUT RATE N/R
2014-2015 TOPS ELIGIBLE 92%
POST-HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATION
% ACCEPTED
2014-2015
POST-HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATION
% ACCEPTED
2014-2015
VOCATIONAL/TRADE SCHOOL 0% PUBLIC FOUR-YEAR COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY 73.40%
TWO-YEAR COLLEGE 1.10% PRIVATE FOUR-YEAR COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY 24.30%
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ADMISSION INFORMATION
REQUIREMENTS: Acceptance based on applicant’s grades and
standardized test scores, admissions interview, recommendations
from elementary/middle school teachers or administrators and other
information deemed necessary
TUITION: $8,985 (including all fees)
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Yes - scholarships, work study available
APPLICATIONS DUE: November 11, 2015 & November 13, 2015-
follows Archdiocese of New Orleans timeline
APPLICATION PROCESS: Complete application provided by the school;
submit past report cards, standarized test results and school transcripts;
admissions placement test required (January) and interview with sudent
and parents
ADMISSION CONTACT: Cathy Rice, Admissions Director
crice@stmarysdominican.org
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N/A = information not available/does not apply N/R = information not provided by the school