New Orleans Guide to High School and Beyond 2018

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ST. MARY’S ACADEMY
Chef Menteur Blvd.
5
America St.
Old Gentilly Rd.
6905 Chef Menteur Hwy.
New Orleans, LA 70126
(504) 245-0200
School Leader: Clare of Assisi Pierre (SSF-president)
Sr. Jennie Jones (SSF-principal)
Student Gender: COED
Average Class Size: 18
Hours of Operation: 7:30 AM to 3:00 PM
Curricular Focus: College Preparatory
Religious Focus: Catholic
Special Education Model: N/R
Guidance Counselor(s): 2-Academic Advisors, Mental
Health Specialist, 3-Graduate Mental Health Interns
2017-2018 Enrollment: 554
Private, Catholic | Grades: Pre-3-12th
www.smaneworleans.com
MISSION STATEMENT: St. Mary’s Academy’s long tradition continues as a private Catholic college preparatory
co-educational elementary/middle school and a high school for young women. In a family
oriented atmosphere, St. Mary’s is committed to educating the whole person. Students are taught to
live Christian values, think critically, give service and act responsibly in a global society.
PROGRAM OFFERINGS
Advanced Placement (AP) Courses: English and Calculus.
Dual/Concurrent College Enrollment: Delgado, Dillard, Loyola, SUNO, UNO, Xavier
NOCCA Participation: Half day, transportation not provided.
Arts in Education: Visual and Performing Arts, Concert and Jazz Band, Marching Band, Chorus, Dance
Career and Technical Education: N/A
Transportation Services: No.
Uniforms Required: Yes. Average cost: $500.
Other School Programs/Features: Male Academy-Grades 5-7, Some Dual Enrollment courses held on the
campus of SMA, Laptops provided to middle and high school students.
Extracurricular/After-School Activities: Numerous student clubs and organizations, which include: yoga,
meditation, photography, and gardening.
Team Sports: Archery, Basketball, Flag Football, Tennis, Softball, Track and Field, and Volleyball .
Other Campus Features: Student union center, soccer and baseball fields equipped with stadium lighting. Two
gymnasiums on campus.
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
Louisiana diploma requirements in addition to St. Mary’s
Academy graduation requirements.
ADMISSION INFORMATION
Requirements: Acceptance based on an applicant’s
grades, test scores, discipline and attendance record,
admission interview, and other information deemed
necessary.
Tuition: K-4-tuition-$5,200, registration fee-$1,000, 5th-
7th-tuition-$5,415, registration-$1,000-$1,200, 8th-10thtuition-$6217,
registration-$1,500, 11th-tuition-$6,417,
registration-$1,500, 12th-tuition-$7,099 (includes senior
budget) registration-$1,500
Financial Assistance: Limited scholarships and other
financial aid offered.
Applications Due: November 16, 18
Application Process: Follows the Archdiocese of New
Orleans high school admission timeline.
Admission Contact: Tamiko Massey-Haynes-
Admissions Director
tmasseyhaynes@smaneworleans.com
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 18
Avg. SAT Score N/R N/R
Avg. Student GPA 3 3.2
Graduation Rate 100% 100%
TOPS Eligible 50% 64%
Dropout Rate N/R N/R
FAFSA Completion Rate N/A N/R
DISCIPLINE RATES
In-School Suspension N/R N/R
Out-of-School Suspension N/R N/R
In-School Expulsion N/R N/R
Out-of-School Expulsion N/R N/R
PERCENTAGE ACCEPTED POST-HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATION
Vocational/Trade School N/A N/A
Two-Year College 1% 16%
Public Four-Year College/University 100% 84%
Private Four-Year College/University 99% 76%
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58 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