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Berchmans Academy of the Sacred Heart / Schools of

Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–12

Grand Coteau, LA

1821 Academy Rd, Grand Coteau, LA 70541

Overall grade: A

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

  • A+Class size
  • ACollege-going
  • B-Years serving families
  • BDiversity

What stands out

  • Smaller classes than 94% of Catholic schools in Louisiana
  • 98% of graduates go to four-year colleges
  • One school from pre-K through 12th grade

In Grand Coteau, Louisiana, Berchmans Academy of the Sacred Heart / Schools of is a Catholic diocesan school for students from pre-K through 12th grade. About 238 students attend, with roughly 2 students per teacher, smaller classes than 94% of Catholic schools in Louisiana. The school is an all-girls school and is part of the Diocese of Lafayette. The school reports that about 98% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. The school day runs about 8 hours, 182 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
238
Teachers
102.5 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
2.3
Boys and girls
All girls
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Diocesan school
School day
About 8 hours
School year
182 days
Graduates going to 4-year colleges
About 98% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 94% of Catholic schools in Louisiana (2 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 88% of Catholic schools in Louisiana.
    • Compared with 16 Catholic schools in Louisiana.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K35
    K11
    112
    214
    311
    415
    522
    619
    718
    822
    923
    1032
    1120
    1219

    Student body

    White95%
    Two or more races4%
    Black1%

    Member of

    • 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 Berchmans Academy of the Sacred Heart / Schools of whether it takes part.

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    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 Berchmans Academy of the Sacred Heart / Schools of

    What grades does Berchmans Academy of the Sacred Heart / Schools of serve?

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

    How many students attend Berchmans Academy of the Sacred Heart / Schools of?

    About 238 students, with 2 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Berchmans Academy of the Sacred Heart / Schools of?

    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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