Archbishop Shaw High School

Archbishop Shaw has offered a quality college preparatory education to boys on the Westbank since 1962.
Archbishop Shaw High School is an Archdiocesan school administered under the auspices of the Salesians of St. John Bosco.
It is approved by the Louisiana State Department of Education and the Southern Association of Secondary Schools and Colleges.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 8-12
  • Enrollment: 414 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12

Student Body

Total Students
414 students
Student Body Type
% Students of Color
37%
State avg.: 23%
Students by Grade
Archbishop Shaw High School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
National avg.: 13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Admissions Director
Mr. Matthew Ducote
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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When is the application deadline for Archbishop Shaw High School?
The application deadline for Archbishop Shaw High School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 8-12
  • Enrollment: 414 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Jefferson Parish, LA is $6,909 for elementary schools and $9,002 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Jefferson Parish, LA is 90% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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