New Orleans Guide to High School and Beyond 2018

ST. MARY’S DOMINICAN HIGH SCHOOL
Catholic | Grades: 8th - 12th
www.stmarysdominican.org
MISSION STATEMENT: St. Mary’s Dominican High School, sponsored by the Dominican Sisters of Peace,
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, seeks Truth, manifests Catholic values, and ministers to others.
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7701 Walmsley Ave.
New Orleans, LA 70125
(504) 865-9401
School Leader: Dr. Cynthia A. Thomas (president),
Carolyn Favre (principal)
Student Gender: Female
Average Class Size: 24
Hours of Operation: 7:40 AM to 3:15 PM
Curricular Focus: College Preparatory
Religious Focus: Catholic
Special Education Model: Please contact the school.
Guidance Counselor(s): 7
2017-2018 Enrollment: 878
PROGRAM OFFERINGS
Advanced Placement (AP) Courses: Check school website for listings.
Dual/Concurrent College Enrollment: Check school website for listings.
NOCCA Participation: After school, transportation not provided.
Arts in Education: Fine Arts Survey, Art I, Art II, Art III, National Art Honor Society, Tri-M Music Honor Society,
Marching Band, Jazz Band, Liturgical Ministers, Drama Club
Career and Technical Education: N/A
Transportation Services: No.
Uniforms Required: Contact school for details.
Other School Programs/Features: Rotating/drop schedule - 55 minutes classes, standardized test preparation,
driver’s education, college tour trips.
Extracurricular/After-School Activities: 40 student clubs and organizations - visit school’s website for a
complete listing.
Team Sports: Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Gymnastics, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field,
Volleyball.
Other Campus Features: 7-acre campus in Uptown New Orleans; Dominican’s STREAM initiative, launched
in 2013, explores the relationship between faith and reason by integrating Science, Technology, Religion,
Engineering, Arts, and Math. STREAM continues Dominican’s unique role in the formation of students who
are believing thinkers and thinking believers. Our faculty, staff and administration are actively engaged in
the exploration and discussion of academic disciplines and how faith informs reason. Gayle and Tom Benson
Technology Complex dedicated in 2016.
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GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
Contact school for graduation requirements.
ADMISSION INFORMATION
Requirements: Applicants grades, standardized test
scored, admissions interview, and other information deemed
necessary.
Tuition: $9,745
Financial Assistance: Scholarships and work study
available.
Applications Due: Follows the Archdiocese of New
Orleans high school admissions timeline.
Application Process: Complete application provided
by the school; submit past report cards, standardized test
results; admissions placement test required (test date
January 12, 2019); and interview with student and parents.
Admission Contact: Cathy Rice
crice@stmarysdominican.org
(504) 865-9401, ext. 5028
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 N/R N/R
Avg. SAT Score N/R N/R
Avg. Student GPA N/R N/R
Graduation Rate 100% 100%
TOPS Eligible 90% 92%
Dropout Rate N/A N/R
FAFSA Completion Rate N/A N/A
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% N/R
Public Four-Year College/University 77% N/R
Private Four-Year College/University 22% N/R
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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