Archbishop Shaw Jhs/hs
1000 Barataria Blvd., Marrero, LA, 70072-0700 - View a map of this school Map
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The mission of Archbishop Shaw High School is to provide a program that furthers the college preparatory education of its students in a manner consistent with the Doctrines of Catholic education and in the context of the Salesian philosophy and teachings of St. John Bosco as manifested in his Preventive System of Education: reason, religion and kindness. At the core of the school’s philosophy is the Salesian Educational System of Saint John Bosco, who emphasized the importance of creating a family-like atmosphere rooted in kindness and cheerfulness. The name he gave to his approach, the Preventive System, is based on three key principles of reason, religion, and loving kindness. To this end, educators strive to build a personalized rapport with the students, which consists of friendliness and affirmation, while at the same time carefully providing for disciplined structures that promote self-discipline. ...read more  

School Overview:
Archbishop Shaw Jhs/hs
School Level High school
School Membership(s) National Association of Episcopal Schools (NAES)
Southern Baptist Association of Christian Schools (SBACS)
Religious Affiliation Roman Catholic
Grades Offered Grades 8 - 12
Parish Jefferson Parish, LA
Student Body
Total Students 730 students
Student Body Type All-boys
This School ( LA ) High School Avg.
% Students of Color 29% 19%
Students by Grade
Grade 8 - 45 students
Grade 9 - 190 students
Grade 10 - 145 students
Grade 11 - 195 students
Grade 12 - 155 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 48 teachers
This School ( LA ) High School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:15 *Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year 180 days 180 days
Hours in School Day for Students 7 hours 7 hours
Admission Deadline Jan. 1
 
School Notes:
  • The mission of Archbishop Shaw High School is to provide a program that furthers the college preparatory education of its students in a manner consistent with the Doctrines of Catholic education and in the context of the Salesian philosophy and teachings of St. John Bosco as manifested in his Preventive System of Education: reason, religion and kindness. At the core of the school’s philosophy is the Salesian Educational System of Saint John Bosco, who emphasized the importance of creating a family-like atmosphere rooted in kindness and cheerfulness. The name he gave to his approach, the Preventive System, is based on three key principles of reason, religion, and loving kindness. To this end, educators strive to build a personalized rapport with the students, which consists of friendliness and affirmation, while at the same time carefully providing for disciplined structures that promote self-discipline.
  • Profile last updated: 02/12/2007

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About This Zip Code ( 70072 )
School Zip ( 70072 ) ( LA ) State Average
Population (Approximate) 57,638 people 4,464,238 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree 14% 16%
Population Average Age 34 years old 34.0 years old
Average Household Size 3.0 persons 2.4 persons
Median Household Income $37,516 $34,169
Avg. # of Rooms in Household 5.4 rooms 5.1 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure 35 years old 41 years old
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Zipcode (70072)



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% Owning / % Renting 78% / 22% 61% / 39%
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