New Orleans Guide to High School and Beyond 2018

ACADEMY OF THE SACRED HEART
Private, Independent, Catholic | Grades: One year olds - 12th
www.ashrosary.org
MISSION STATEMENT: All schools of the Sacred Heart adhere to the same mission and commit themselves
to the five goals of: A personal and active faith in God; A deep respect for intellectual values; A social
awareness which impels to action; The building of community as a Christian value; Personal growth
in an atmosphere of wise freedom.
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Dryades St.
Baronne St.
Carondolet St.
St. Charles Ave.
Jena St.
Prytania St.
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Napoleon Ave.
4521 St. Charles Ave.
New Orleans, LA 70115
(504) 891-1943
School Leader: Sr. Melanie A. Guste, RSCJ, PhD
(headmistress)
Student Gender: Female
Average Class Size: 14
Hours of Operation: 8:00 AM to 3:15 PM
(8:00 AM - 2:45 PM on Wednesday)
Curricular Focus: College Preparatory
Religious Focus: Catholic
Special Education Model: N/A
Guidance Counselor(s): 3
2017-2018 Enrollment: 731
PROGRAM OFFERINGS
Advanced Placement (AP) Courses: Biology, Calculus, Computer Science, Environmental Science, French,
Language and Composition, Literature and Composition, Spanish, Statistics, US History, and World History.
Dual/Concurrent College Enrollment: Southeastern University
NOCCA Participation: Half day and after school
Arts in Education: Film Production, Digital Graphics, Theater, Dance, Music, Ceramics, Sculpture, Mixed Media,
Woodcarving, Decorative Arts, Drawing, Painting, and Independent Study
Career and Technical Education: N/A
Transportation Services: No.
Uniforms Required: Yes. Visit the schools’ website.
Other School Programs/Features: Entrepreneurial course; interdisciplinary science, technology, engineering,
arts, and math curriculum (STEAM); Sophie Connect online courses; service learning; community service projects;
international and national student exchange program through the Network of Sacred Heart Schools; National
Honor Society; Student Council; Honor Council; Quiz Bowl; Science Olympiad; Peer Support; clubs; art festivals;
service and teacher sponsored trips abroad; Campus Ministry; retreats; theatrical productions; choir; standardized
test preparation; college tours; one-to-one device program for grades 6-12; summer camp.
Extracurricular/After-School Activities: Theatre, dance, service, and club activities.
Team Sports: Cross Country, Golf, Track & Field, Volleyball, Soccer, Tennis, Swimming, Basketball, and
Cheerleading.
Other Campus Features: Two gymnasiums; indoor and outdoor running tracks; long jump pit; turf putting
green; training and rehabilitation rooms; workout facility; fine arts complex; performing arts center and art
gallery; Innovation Lab; makerspaces; two libraries; technology labs; digital arts and television studio; chapel.
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
Graduates must earn a minimum of 28 units of credit and
participate in at least one service project per year. They must
also complete at least 50 hours of volunteer work by April of
their junior year, attend yearly retreats, and participate in a
senior project during their final year.
ADMISSION INFORMATION
Requirements: Standardized test scores, transcript,
teacher evaluations. Testing may be required.
Tuition: $8,970 - $18,500
Financial Assistance: Need-based.
Applications Due: Mid January.
Application Process: Complete and submit an
application provided by the school along with an application
fee, schedule a campus visit; students in grades 5-12
complete a achievement assessment administered by the
school.
Admission Contact: Ashley Zito
azito@ashrosary.org
(504) 269-1213
EDUCATION DATA 2016-2017 2017-2018
School Performance Score (SPS), including letter grade N/A N/A N/A N/A
School Performance Growth Score, including letter grade N/A N/A N/A N/A
Avg. ACT Score 27 N/R
Avg. SAT Score N/A N/A
Avg. Student GPA N/R N/R
Graduation Rate 100% N/R
TOPS Eligible 99% 90%
Dropout Rate N/R N/R
FAFSA Completion Rate N/A N/R
DISCIPLINE RATES
In-School Suspension N/A N/A
Out-of-School Suspension N/A N/A
In-School Expulsion N/A N/A
Out-of-School Expulsion N/A N/A
PERCENTAGE ACCEPTED POST-HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATION
Vocational/Trade School N/A N/A
Two-Year College N/A N/A
Public Four-Year College/University 100% N/R
Private Four-Year College/University 90% N/R
48 N/A=information not available/does not apply. N/R=information not provided by the school. N/C=Not collected by the school.
*2019-2020 Career Pathway