Quick Facts (26-27)
- Top Ranked LA School
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 779 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
Vandebilt Catholic High School
About the School
- Vandebilt Catholic High School, founded by the Marianite Sisters of Holy Cross in 1870 and continued by the Brothers of the Sacred Heart, is a diocesan co-educational institution for grades 8-12 in the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux.
- We are committed to spiritual formation and academic excellence in an environment rooted in Catholic values and in the teachings of Jesus Christ.
- We primarily serve Catholic students of Terrebonne Parish in a caring and orderly atmosphere.
- We offer a college preparatory curriculum and stress a personal approach to the education of the whole student through diverse academic, athletic, and cocurricular programs.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Top Ranked LA School
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 779 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
School Rankings
Vandebilt Catholic High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Louisiana for:
School Facts
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
Students By Grade
Grade 8 largest at 207 students, far above Grade 11's 127 and the other grades.
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Year Founded
1870
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
779 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
14%
State avg.: 22%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
National avg.: 11:1
Average Class Size
25 students
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
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Sports
Colors
Royal blue, Gold
School Mascot
Terrier
School Notes
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Dr. Brian Parker - Physician specializing in Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine. - 1998 -
- Kaylee Pitre - Director of Admissions at Vandebilt Catholic. - -
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Vandebilt Catholic High School often compared to?
Vandebilt Catholic High School is often viewed alongside schools like Houma Christian School by visitors of our site.
Who are famous alumni from Vandebilt Catholic High School?
Vandebilt Catholic High School famous alumni include: Dr. Brian Parker - Physician specializing in Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine. - 1998 and Kaylee Pitre - Director of Admissions at Vandebilt Catholic. - .
What is Vandebilt Catholic High School's ranking?
Vandebilt Catholic High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Louisiana for: Largest student body and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Vandebilt Catholic High School?
The application deadline for Vandebilt Catholic High School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 574 students
Christian
109 Valhi Blvd
Houma, LA 70360
(985) 232-4819
Distance: 4.8 mi
Gr: PK-7 | 689 students
Catholic
300 Verret Street
Houma, LA 70360
(985) 868-6646
Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 574 students
Christian
109 Valhi Blvd
Houma, LA 70360
(985) 232-4819
Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 574 students
Christian
109 Valhi Blvd
Houma, LA 70360
(985) 232-4819
Distance: 4.8 mi
Gr: PK-7 | 689 students
Catholic
300 Verret Street
Houma, LA 70360
(985) 868-6646
Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 574 students
Christian
109 Valhi Blvd
Houma, LA 70360
(985) 232-4819
Distance: 4.8 mi
Gr: PK-7 | 689 students
Catholic
300 Verret Street
Houma, LA 70360
(985) 868-6646
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 140 students
Sports: 4
Montessori School (Christian)
1224 Museum Dr
Houma, LA 70360
(985) 857-8808
Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 574 students
Christian
109 Valhi Blvd
Houma, LA 70360
(985) 232-4819
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: PK-7 | 497 students
Catholic
309 Funderburk Avenue
Houma, LA 70364
(985) 872-3854
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: PK-7 | 198 students
Catholic
441 6th Street
Houma, LA 70364
(985) 876-2038
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 140 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 5
Episcopal
239 Barrow St.
Houma, LA 70360
(985) 872-5573
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 140 students
Sports: 4
Montessori School (Christian)
1224 Museum Dr
Houma, LA 70360
(985) 857-8808
Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 574 students
Christian
109 Valhi Blvd
Houma, LA 70360
(985) 232-4819
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 140 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 5
Episcopal
239 Barrow St.
Houma, LA 70360
(985) 872-5573
Distance: 4.3 mi
Gr: K-12 | 443 students
Baptist
144 Rue Des Affaires
Houma, LA 70364
(985) 851-7567
Distance: 12.3 mi
Gr: K-12 | 78 students
806 N Acadia Rd
Thibodaux, LA 70301
(985) 447-5994
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 140 students
Sports: 4
Montessori School (Christian)
1224 Museum Dr
Houma, LA 70360
(985) 857-8808
Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 574 students
Christian
109 Valhi Blvd
Houma, LA 70360
(985) 232-4819
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: PK-7 | 497 students
Catholic
309 Funderburk Avenue
Houma, LA 70364
(985) 872-3854
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: PK-7 | 198 students
Catholic
441 6th Street
Houma, LA 70364
(985) 876-2038
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 140 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 5
Episcopal
239 Barrow St.
Houma, LA 70360
(985) 872-5573
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 140 students
Sports: 4
Montessori School (Christian)
1224 Museum Dr
Houma, LA 70360
(985) 857-8808
Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 574 students
Christian
109 Valhi Blvd
Houma, LA 70360
(985) 232-4819
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: PK-7 | 497 students
Catholic
309 Funderburk Avenue
Houma, LA 70364
(985) 872-3854
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: PK-7 | 198 students
Catholic
441 6th Street
Houma, LA 70364
(985) 876-2038
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 140 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 5
Episcopal
239 Barrow St.
Houma, LA 70360
(985) 872-5573
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Houma, LA 70360
(985) 303-4820
Houma, LA 70360
(985) 303-4820
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(985) 879-3377
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Gr: 9-12 | 1,346 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Southdown Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 34%)
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1124 St. Charles Street
Houma, LA 70360
(985) 303-4835
Houma, LA 70360
(985) 303-4835
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Gr: PK-6 | 572 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Lisa Park Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 68%)
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Rank:
9/
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6639 Lisa Park Avenue
Houma, LA 70364
(985) 303-4823
Houma, LA 70364
(985) 303-4823
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Gr: PK-6 | 574 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Legion Park Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
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Houma, LA 70364
(985) 303-4822
Houma, LA 70364
(985) 303-4822
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