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Raphael Academy

500 Soraparu St. New Orleans, LA 70130

Tel: (504) 524-5955

www.raphaelacademy.org

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Quick Facts (26-27)

School Type: Special Education School
Grades: 2-12
Enrollment: 11 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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About the School

Raphael Academy in New Orleans, LA serves 11 students in grades 2 through 12 in a nonsectarian, city–based special education program.
Founded in 2012, Raphael Academy is located in the Irish Channel neighborhood and has a student–teacher ratio of 4:1 with three teachers on staff.
The school has a diverse student body with 36% representation of students of color.
Raphael Academy is a co–ed private school offering specialized education within New Orleans' larger private school community.
The school is a member of other religious and special emphasis associations while maintaining nonsectarian orientation.

Quick Facts (26-27)

School Type: Special Education School
Grades: 2-12
Enrollment: 11 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Facts

School Type

Special Education School

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades 2-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Raphael Academy
2	1
3	2
4	1
6	1
7	1
8	1
9	3
12	1

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Year Founded

2012

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Student Body

Total Students

11 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

36%

State avg.: 22%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

3 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

4:1

National avg.: 11:1

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Other religious school association(s)
Other special emphasis association(s)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

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When is the application deadline for Raphael Academy?

The application deadline for Raphael Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

In what neighborhood is Raphael Academy located?

Raphael Academy is located in the Irish Channel neighborhood of New Orleans, LA.

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