St. Margaret Catholic School vs. Hamilton Christian Academy
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School Overview
Top Rankings
St. Margaret Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Louisiana for:
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Extracurriculars
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Overview
St. Margaret Catholic School provides elementary education in an environment embracing Church, family, & community.
SMCS is dedicated to the spiritual, physical, and academic development of children through programs emphasizing religious education, innovative and traditional academic skills, art, computer, music, and physical education.
Hamilton Christian School is a non-denominational state-approved school for grades PK 4 - 12.
Our mission is to offer a Christ-centered college preparatory education in a disciplined environment. Graduates are eligible for the state's TOPS scholarship program.
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Varying Special Needs
speech
Year Founded
1949
1990
Students Body
Total Students
300 students
308 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
34%
54%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
57
56
Kindergarten Students
37
24
Grade 1 Students
28
21
Grade 2 Students
29
14
Grade 3 Students
27
9
Grade 4 Students
26
11
Grade 5 Students
25
24
Grade 6 Students
21
10
Grade 7 Students
21
20
Grade 8 Students
29
45
Grade 9 Students
-
7
Grade 10 Students
-
31
Grade 11 Students
-
18
Grade 12 Students
-
18
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
25 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
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17%
Average Class Size
16
13
Number of AP Classes
2
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Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
Average ACT score
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20
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
(Uniform)
(Uniform)
Formal
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Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$5,170
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Tuition Notes
SMCS offers 3 different tuition rates based upon church parish membership.
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Admissions Director
Kelli Fontenot
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Sports
Total Sports Offered
5
8
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
18
11
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Altar ServersChess Club
Come Lord JesusCub Scouts and Girl Scouts
DAREJunior Beta Club
Junior Catholic DaughtersNational Junior Honor Society
Respect Life ClubScience Club
Science FairSocial Studies Fair
Spanish ClubStudent Council
Arts and Music Programs:
Art ClubCantors
Elementary ChoirJunior High Choir
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Beta ClubFellowship of Christian Athletes
Literary ClubNational Honor Society
Photography ClubStudent Council
Yearbook Club
Arts and Music Programs:
Art ClubChoir
Drama ClubPraise Band