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Academy of the Sacred Heart

Independent Catholic school · Grades Pre-K–12

New Orleans, LA

4521 Saint Charles Ave, New Orleans, LA 70115

Overall grade: A+

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • AClass size
  • ACollege-going
  • B+Years serving families
  • B+Diversity

What stands out

  • The smallest classes of any Catholic school in New Orleans
  • Smaller classes than 81% of Catholic schools in Louisiana
  • 100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
  • One school from pre-K through 12th grade

Academy of the Sacred Heart is an independent Catholic school in New Orleans, Louisiana, for students from pre-K through 12th grade. It has about 611 students and around 6 students per teacher, smaller classes than 81% of Catholic schools in Louisiana. The school is an all-girls school and is part of the Archdiocese of New Orleans. The school reports that about 100% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. Students attend about 7.5 hours a day, 177 days a year. Louisiana has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–12
Students
611
Teachers
103 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
5.9
Boys and girls
All girls
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Independent Catholic school
School day
About 7.5 hours
School year
177 days
Graduates going to 4-year colleges
About 100% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 81% of Catholic schools in Louisiana (6 students per teacher).
    • Larger than 81% of Catholic schools in Louisiana.
    • Compared with 16 Catholic schools in Louisiana.

    Students by survey year

    664’13–14615’17–18587’19–20588’21–22611’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2013–14.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K106
    K41
    148
    243
    343
    451
    541
    647
    737
    847
    952
    1060
    1153
    1248

    Student body

    White81%
    Two or more races7%
    Hispanic or Latino7%
    Black4%
    Asian2%

    Member of

    • National Coalition of Girls' Schools
    • National Association of Independent Schools

    Help paying tuition in Louisiana

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Academy of the Sacred Heart whether it takes part.

    More about Louisiana's programs →

    Questions to ask on a tour

    • What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
    • Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
    • Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
    • How big are classes in my child's grade?
    • What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
    • Is the school accredited, and by whom?
    • What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
    • How does the school communicate with families?

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    Questions about Academy of the Sacred Heart

    What grades does Academy of the Sacred Heart serve?

    Academy of the Sacred Heart serves grades Pre-K–12.

    How many students attend Academy of the Sacred Heart?

    About 611 students, with 6 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Academy of the Sacred Heart?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Louisiana has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.

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