New Orleans Guide to High School and Beyond 2018

ST. KATHARINE DREXEL PREPARATORY SCHOOL
Private, Catholic | Grades: 8th - 12th
www.drexelprep.com
MISSION STATEMENT: St. Katharine Drexel Preparatory School is a Catholic, private college preparatory
school that provides for the holistic development of Christian young ladies through the harmonious
blending of spiritual, moral, intellectual, and physical strengths. Drexel Prep stresses academic
excellence while cultivating students’ self-esteem and leadership skills to improve local and global
communities.
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5116 Magazine St.
New Orleans, LA 70115
(504) 899-6061
School Leader: Jacob Owens (principal)
Sr. Margaret Mary Friesenhahn, SSND (president)
Student Gender: Female
Average Class Size: 25
Hours of Operation: 7:30 AM to 3:10 PM
Curricular Focus: College Preparatory
Religious Focus: Catholic Education
Special Education Model: N/A
Guidance Counselor(s): 1
2017-2018 Enrollment: 170
PROGRAM OFFERINGS
Advanced Placement (AP) Courses: N/A
Dual/Concurrent College Enrollment: Xavier, Dillard, SUNO, Delgado
NOCCA Participation: Half day, transportation not provided.
Arts in Education: Dance, Theater, Music, Piano, Chorus, Band, Graphic and Creative Arts
Career and Technical Education: N/A
Transportation Services: No.
Uniforms Required: Yes.
Other School Programs/Features: Monthly Liturgies, Retreats, College Tours, Culinary Arts, Google Classroom
& Collaborative Learning, Robotics, Foreign Language, LEAP, Participation in District and State Literary Rally,
Honor Societies: National Honor Society, National Junior Honor Society and Tri-M Honor Society.
Extracurricular/After-School Activities: Concert and Marching Bands, Student Government, Gospel Choir,
Dance, Drama, Technology, Art, Flag Teams, Majorettes, Letter Carriers, Color Guards, Cheerleaders, Eucharistic
Ministers, Future Alumni Club, Farm to Table, Future Business Leaders of America and Key Club.
Team Sports: Volleyball, Basketball, Cross Country, Track and Field, Softball.
Other Campus Features: Innovative Computer/Technology Labs, Creative Art Studio, Robotics-STEM Program.
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GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
Minimum of 28 to 32 credits; students must pass all courses
attempted, and complete 25 hours of community service
each year.
ADMISSION INFORMATION
Requirements: Eligible Female Students in grade
8th -12th.
Tuition: $4,500 (8th grade); $6,500 (9th-12th grades)
(not including registration and student fees).
Financial Assistance: Subject to Availability.
Applications Due: Catholic Students Adhere to the
Archdiocese of New Orleans Guidelines and Procedures.
Open Enrollment for Non-Catholic Students.
Application Process: Complete Official School
Application and Submit Required Documentation Placement
Test (8th & 9th grade applicants) and Student Interview.
Admissions Contact: Ahsan H. Owens, Director of
Admissions and Recruitment
admissions@drexelprep.com
504-899-6061, ext. 338 .
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 20 21
Avg. SAT Score N/A N/A
Avg. Student GPA 3.0 3.0
Graduation Rate 100% 100%
TOPS Eligible 90% 89%
Dropout Rate 0% 0%
FAFSA Completion Rate 100% 100%
DISCIPLINE RATES
In-School Suspension 2% 0%
Out-of-School Suspension N/A 2%
In-School Expulsion N/A 0%
Out-of-School Expulsion N/A 0%
PERCENTAGE ACCEPTED POST-HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATION
Vocational/Trade School N/A N/C
Two-Year College 2% 98%
Public Four-Year College/University 100% 100%
Private Four-Year College/University 98% 95%
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
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