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Muslim Academy

Islamic school · Grades K–12

Gretna, LA

440 Realty Dr, Gretna, LA 70056

Overall grade: B

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

  • B+College-going
  • B+Years serving families
  • B-Diversity

What stands out

  • Growing: enrollment up 58% since 2011–12
  • Serving families in Gretna since at least 2011

Muslim Academy is a Islamic private school in Gretna, Louisiana, for students from kindergarten through 12th grade. It has about 305 students and around 19 students per teacher. Enrollment has grown about 58% since 2011–12. The school reports that about 69% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 180 days a year. Louisiana has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades K–12
Students
305
Teachers
15.9 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
19.2
Boys and girls
Coed · 185 girls, 120 boys
Religious affiliation
Islamic
School day
About 7 hours
School year
180 days
Graduates going to 4-year colleges
About 69% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)

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    How it compares

    Students by survey year

    193’11–12290’15–16234’17–18300’19–20293’21–22305’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    K15
    117
    216
    319
    419
    520
    628
    728
    822
    926
    1036
    1132
    1227

    Student body

    White98%
    Two or more races2%
    Black0%

    Member of

    • Islamic School League of America

    Help paying tuition in Louisiana

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Muslim Academy 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 Muslim Academy

    What grades does Muslim Academy serve?

    Muslim Academy serves grades K–12.

    How many students attend Muslim Academy?

    About 305 students, with 19 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Muslim Academy?

    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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