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#221 of 253 private schools in LA

Arden Cahill Academy

School · Gretna, LA

A private school in Gretna, LA serving grades Pre-K – 11th.

Private

3101 WALL BLVD, Gretna, LA 70056

  • 38.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Preliminary

What 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.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
D1.2 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio38.7:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
C2.5 / 10
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School Day Length6.5 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,144
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A+9.8 / 10
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Diversity Index61%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A-8.0 / 10
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Enrollment232
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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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The neighborhood

Where Arden Cahill Academy 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 20Car-Dependent
  • Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High4,229/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Gretna), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$61,831

Median home value

$223,000

Median rent

$1,163/mo

College educated

28.2%

Homeownership

57.6%

Poverty rate

18.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 70056; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White56.5%
Black20.3%
Asian14.7%
Two or More5.2%
Hispanic2.6%
Native American0.9%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Muslim AcademyPrivate · tuition4.4K–120.8 mi293Compare →
Knights Academy & High School LlcPrivate · tuitionNot rated3–103.3 mi23Compare →
Conquering Word Christin Academy WestbankPrivate · tuition7.1PK–124.6 mi30Compare →
Raphael AcademyPrivate · tuitionNot rated2–124.7 mi11Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Arden Cahill Academy is listed in Gretna, LA; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Arden Cahill Academy

Arden Cahill Academy is a private school in Gretna, LA, serving approximately 232 students in grades Pre-K-11th with a 38.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #221 of 253 private schools in LA.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Arden Cahill Academy

What grades does Arden Cahill Academy serve?

Arden Cahill Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 11th.

How many students attend Arden Cahill Academy?

Arden Cahill Academy has an enrollment of approximately 232 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Arden Cahill Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Arden Cahill Academy is 38.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Arden Cahill Academy rank in LA?

Arden Cahill Academy ranks #221 of 253 private schools in LA.

What is Arden Cahill Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Arden Cahill Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Arden Cahill Academy a private school?

Yes, Arden Cahill Academy is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Arden Cahill Academy a religious school?

No, Arden Cahill Academy is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
Pre-K – 11th
Enrollment
232
Gender Split
39% M / 61% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
38.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
6
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Nonsectarian
School Day
6.5 hours
Days Per Year
176 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Jefferson Parish
Area population (ZIP 70056)
42,471
Area average commute
25.7 min
Area median age
35.1
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 70056; 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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