St Mary'S Academy
New Orleans · LA · Catholic religious-affiliated · K-12 combined
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How St Mary'S Academy compares for families
What families should know about St Mary'S Academy.
- ▸ LocallyLA trails the US average on NAEP 8th-grade math (−9 points). Stronger local schools matter even more.
- ▸ vs Similar SchoolsThe closest comparables nearby: Holy Cross School, St Augustine High School, Cabrini High School and 5 more. See the sidebar to compare side-by-side.
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Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College
The in-state tuition gap is the flagship's biggest draw — most in-state families pay far less than the out-of-state sticker. Average net price after aid runs about $19,151/yr. Admission odds depend on your student's GPA and test scores, not which high school they attend.
Source: IPEDS admissions, tuition & enrollment + College Scorecard net price. Flagship = the state's primary public research university.
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Louisiana's public scholarships
Louisiana's TOPS pays public-college tuition by merit tier — the higher your core GPA and test score, the bigger the award. No income limit on any tier. Scores below are SAT / ACT.
Entry tier — Louisiana public-college tuition for a 2.5 core GPA and SAT 1030 / ACT 20.
Official program details ↗Tuition plus a $400/yr stipend for a 3.25 core GPA and SAT 1130 / ACT 23.
Official program details ↗Tuition plus an $800/yr stipend for a 3.5 core GPA and SAT 1260 / ACT 27.
Official program details ↗Top tier (new for 2024-25): tuition and fees up to $12,000/yr for a 3.5 core GPA and SAT 1390 / ACT 31. (New top tier (class of 2024-25 onward).)
Official program details ↗Career-technical tier — up to two years of vocational tuition for a 2.5 core GPA and SAT 920 / ACT 17. (For non-academic / career-technical programs.)
Official program details ↗Eligibility rules change yearly — confirm with the official program before relying on it. Amounts are recent published figures; awards cover tuition/fees, not housing or books unless noted. Verified 2026-10-21.
Enrollment trend & projection
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Most similar nearby high schools
The schools most like this one — same type, blended on distance and size — and where their enrollment is heading. These are the schools families here weigh against each other.
| School | Type | Miles | HS enrollment | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Cross School New Orleans |
Private | 4.2 | 877 | -6.4% |
| St Augustine High School New Orleans |
Private | 4.2 | 547 | — |
| Cabrini High School New Orleans |
Private | 5.4 | 350 | -35.9% |
| Mount Carmel Academy New Orleans |
Private | 6.2 | 1,197 | -2.8% |
| St Marys Dominican High School New Orleans |
Private | 7.5 | 891 | +1.9% |
| Ursuline Academy High School New Orleans |
Private | 8.1 | 469 | +28.5% |
| Academy Of The Sacred Heart New Orleans |
Private | 8.4 | 588 | -4.4% |
| De La Salle High School New Orleans |
Private | 8.7 | 518 | -11.0% |
At a glance
JSON · Using this page with an AI assistantSt Mary'S Academy is a private high school in New Orleans, LA, enrolling 435 students in grades 9-12 in 2022.
Enrollment is up 8% from 2020 to 2022.
Sources: National Center for Education Statistics (enrollment), the federal Civil Rights Data Collection and EDFacts, state education agencies where named, and the school's own published documents where named.
Questions families ask
How many students attend St Mary'S Academy? St Mary'S Academy is a private high school in New Orleans, LA, enrolling 435 students in grades 9-12 in 2022.
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