St. Marys Dominican High School
Independent Catholic school · Grades 8–12
New Orleans, LA
7701 Walmsley Ave, New Orleans, LA 70125
Overall grade: A
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- BClass size
- ACollege-going
- A-Years serving families
- ADiversity
What stands out
- 100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
- Serving families in New Orleans since at least 2011
In New Orleans, Louisiana, St. Marys Dominican High School is an independent Catholic school for students from 8th grade through 12th grade. About 776 students attend, with roughly 15 students per teacher. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. 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. The school day runs about 7.5 hours, 180 days a year. Louisiana has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades 8–12
- Students
- 776
- Teachers
- 52.9 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 14.7
- Boys and girls
- All girls
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Independent Catholic school
- Diocese
- Archdiocese of New Orleans
- School day
- About 7.5 hours
- School year
- 180 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
- Larger than 74% of Catholic high schools in Louisiana.
- Compared with 27 Catholic high schools in Louisiana.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Catholic Educational Association
Help paying tuition in Louisiana
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask St. Marys Dominican High School whether it takes part.
- LA GATOR Scholarship Program · Voucher or scholarship
- Tuition Donation Credit Program · Tax-credit scholarship
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?
Questions about St. Marys Dominican High School
What grades does St. Marys Dominican High School serve?
St. Marys Dominican High School serves grades 8–12.
How many students attend St. Marys Dominican High School?
About 776 students, with 15 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. Marys Dominican High School?
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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