Archbishop Blenk High School
17 Gretna Boulevard, Gretna, LA, 70053-0700 - View a map of this school Map
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Archbishop Blenk is an all-girls, Catholic high school on the Westbank of the Mississippi River in metropolitan New Orleans. It is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and by the Louisiana State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education. It is recognized by the US Department of Education as a National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence. The school mascot is the Dove. The motto is "Renovabis Faciem Terrae" (Renew the Face of the Earth). We are dedicated to instilling in our students qualities that promote renewal. We teach our students the ways of democracy and freedom. Students should understand the difference between working together for a common good and working for one's satisfaction. Archbishop Blenk nurtures academic excellence, spiritual growth, and social development. ...read more  

School Overview:
Archbishop Blenk High School
School Level High school
School Membership(s) National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Religious Affiliation Roman Catholic
Grades Offered Grades 8 - 12
Parish Jefferson Parish, LA
Student Body
Total Students 616 students
Student Body Type All-girls
This School ( LA ) High School Avg.
% Students of Color 25% 19%
Students by Grade
Grade 8 - 36 students
Grade 9 - 155 students
Grade 10 - 161 students
Grade 11 - 137 students
Grade 12 - 127 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 41 teachers
This School ( LA ) High School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:15 *Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year 177 days 180 days
Hours in School Day for Students 7 hours 7 hours
Admission Deadline Jan. 1
 
School Notes:
  • Archbishop Blenk is an all-girls, Catholic high school on the Westbank of the Mississippi River in metropolitan New Orleans. It is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and by the Louisiana State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education. It is recognized by the US Department of Education as a National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence. The school mascot is the Dove. The motto is "Renovabis Faciem Terrae" (Renew the Face of the Earth). We are dedicated to instilling in our students qualities that promote renewal. We teach our students the ways of democracy and freedom. Students should understand the difference between working together for a common good and working for one's satisfaction. Archbishop Blenk nurtures academic excellence, spiritual growth, and social development.
  • Profile last updated: 02/12/2007

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About This Zip Code ( 70053 )
School Zip ( 70053 ) ( LA ) State Average
Population (Approximate) 16,744 people 4,464,238 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree 14% 16%
Population Average Age 36 years old 34.0 years old
Average Household Size 2.4 persons 2.4 persons
Median Household Income $28,052 $34,169
Avg. # of Rooms in Household 4.6 rooms 5.1 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure 49 years old 41 years old
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% Owning / % Renting 49% / 51% 61% / 39%
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1. De La Salle High School - 692 students - view location
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