Very Good
#40 of 253 private schools in LA
Top 15% of private schools
Academy of the Sacred Heart
School · New Orleans, LA
A private school in New Orleans, LA serving grades Pre-K – 12th.
4521 SAINT CHARLES AVE, New Orleans, LA 70115
- 4.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in LA.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in LA
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Academy of the Sacred Heart sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 88Very Walkable
- Transit 56Good Transit
- Bike 85Very Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$94,181
Median home value
$616,600
Median rent
$1,442/mo
College educated
63.9%
Homeownership
54.9%
Poverty rate
13.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 70115; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Willow SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.0 | K–12 | 0.8 mi | 2,120 | Compare → |
| Ursuline Academy High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.0private | K–12 | 1.1 mi | 469 | Compare → |
| Louise S Mcgehee SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.4private | PK–12 | 1.4 mi | 443 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Academy of the Sacred Heart is listed in New Orleans, LA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Academy of the Sacred Heart
Academy of the Sacred Heart is a private school in New Orleans, LA, serving approximately 588 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 4.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #40 of 253 private schools in LA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Academy of the Sacred Heart
What grades does Academy of the Sacred Heart serve?
Academy of the Sacred Heart serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Academy of the Sacred Heart?
Academy of the Sacred Heart has an enrollment of approximately 588 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Academy of the Sacred Heart?
The student-teacher ratio at Academy of the Sacred Heart is 4.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Academy of the Sacred Heart rank in LA?
Academy of the Sacred Heart ranks #40 of 253 private schools in LA.
What is Academy of the Sacred Heart's MySchoolScout rating?
Academy of the Sacred Heart has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Academy of the Sacred Heart a private school?
Yes, Academy of the Sacred Heart is a private all-girls school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Academy of the Sacred Heart a religious school?
Academy of the Sacred Heart has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 588
- Gender Split
- 0% M / 100% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 4.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 133
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- all-girls
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 7.2 hours
- Days Per Year
- 177 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Orleans Parish
- Phone
- (504) 891-1942
- Area population (ZIP 70115)
- 31,737
- Area average commute
- 20.5 min
- Area median age
- 39.7
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 70115; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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