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Archbishop Blenk High School

17 Gretna Boulevard, Gretna, LA, 70053-0700 -

School Notes Overview:

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. ...

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School Overview:

	Archbishop Blenk High School
School Membership(s)	National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) State or regional independent school association
Religious Affiliation	Roman Catholic
Grades Offered	Grades 8 - 12
Parish	Jefferson Parish, LA
Student Body
Total Students	541 students
Student Body Type	All-girls
	This School	(LA) School Avg.
% Students of Color	25%	22%
Students by Grade
	Grade 8 - 36 students
	Grade 9 - 134 students
	Grade 10 - 115 students
	Grade 11 - 127 students
	Grade 12 - 129 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	38 teachers
	This School	(LA) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:14	* Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year	177 days	179 days
Hours in School Day for Students	7 hours	7 hours

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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School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (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 years old
Average Household size	2.4 persons	2.4 persons
Median Household Income	$28,052	$34,494
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	4.6 rooms	5.2 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	50 years old	41 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	49% / 51%	61% / 39%