St. Augustine High School is a private, Catholic, all-boys high school run by the Josephites in New Orleans, Louisiana.
It was founded in 1951 and includes grades 8 through 12.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Top Ranked LA School
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 511 students
- Yearly Tuition: $10,000
- Acceptance rate: 85%
- Average class size: 20 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
St. Augustine High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
AP Courses
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
Year Founded
1951
Colors
Purple, Gold
School Calendar
Campus Size
10 acres
Student Body
Total Students
511 students
Student Body Type
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 22%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
20 students
Number of AP Courses
15 courses
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$10,000
Acceptance Rate
85%
National avg.: 81%
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: Gratia Est vita (Grace is Life)
- School Mascot: Purple Knight
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does St. Augustine High School cost?
St. Augustine High School's tuition is approximately $10,000 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of St. Augustine High School?
The acceptance rate of St. Augustine High School is 85%, which is higher than the national average of 84%.
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.
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