St. Augustine High School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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About the School

St. Auguine High School in New Orleans, LA, serves 511 all–boys students in grades 8 through 12 within a large city community setting.
Founded in 1951, this Catholic school is affiliated with the National Catholic Educational Association and other school associations.
The school offers 15 Advanced Placement courses and maintains an average class size of 20 with a udent–teacher ratio of 13:1, supported by 40 faculty members.
Annual tuition is $10,000, and the school has an acceptance rate of 85%, below the local high school average.
The udent body is 100 percent students of color, reflecting high diversity among New Orleans private high schools.

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked LA School
Grades: 8-12
Enrollment: 511 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Rankings

St. Augustine High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Louisiana for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades 8-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade

Grade	St. Augustine High School
8	64
9	98
10	138
11	117
12	94

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Grade 10 enrollment peaks at 138 and is higher than every other grade at St. Augustine High School.

Year Founded

1951

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School Motto

Gratia Est vita (Grace is Life)

Student Body

Total Students

511 students

Student Body Type

All-boys

% Students of Color

100%

State avg.: 22%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

40 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

13:1

National avg.: 11:1

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Other school association(s)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$9,975 (2023–24)

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Purple, Gold

School Mascot

Purple Knight

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is St. Augustine High School's ranking?

St. Augustine High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Louisiana for: Highest percentage of students of color, Largest student body and Most AP courses offered.

When is the application deadline for St. Augustine High School?

The application deadline for St. Augustine High School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

In what neighborhood is St. Augustine High School located?

St. Augustine High School is located in the Seventh Ward neighborhood of New Orleans, LA. There are 3 other private schools located in Seventh Ward.

School Reviews

5 5/17/2016

simply put, no school is perfect but St Aug is working closely with parents through surveys and meetings to address issues. Teachers and staff really work hard getting to know their students and offer personalized attention at lunch or after school if needed. The core academic classes are challenging(some classes kids take in 7th grade, I hadn't taken until 9th grade). The Brotherhood and pride of being a Purple Knight is still alive. Are their some kids that don't seem to belong at St Aug..maybe but the Purple Knight staff will help them transform or transfer out. St Aug is the first mostly African American Catholic High School in Louisiana and believe it or not, their are a lot of people who would like nothing more than to see the doors at this institution close forever. There is no other school like St Aug and there will never be another.

- Posted by Parent - Rob.W

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in New Orleans, LA is $10,781 for elementary schools and $10,570 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in New Orleans, LA is 88% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).