The Academy of Our Lady is a private high school for girls on the west bank of Jefferson Parish, Louisiana.
It is located in the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of New Orleans.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 440 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
Year Founded
2007
Colors
White, Silver, Carolina blue
Student Body
Total Students
440 students
Student Body Type
% Students of Color
39%
State avg.: 22%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- School Mascot: Emperor Penguin
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Academy Of Our Lady?
The application deadline for Academy Of Our Lady is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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Location
Miles
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(504) 896-6322
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