Our Lady Academy

Our Lady Academy serves 256 students in grades 7 through 12 in Bay St Louis, Mississippi. This high school maintains a favorable student-teacher ratio of 12.4 to 1 with 21 full-time equivalent teachers, allowing for more individualized attention in the classroom. The school earned a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10, though it ranks 100th out of 131 high schools statewide, placing it in the 24th percentile among Mississippi schools.

This suggests the school is working to strengthen its academic programs and support student achievement. Located on South Beach Boulevard, Our Lady Academy sits in a community where the median household income is $56,147 and median home value reaches $200,600. About 29 percent of area residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher, while the local poverty rate stands at 16.4 percent.

The school's ZIP code area is home to over 15,000 residents. The intimate size of the student body, combined with the strong student-teacher ratio, creates opportunities for close mentoring relationships and personalized learning experiences. Our Lady Academy operates in Bay St Louis's mid-size suburban setting, serving families in this coastal Mississippi community along the Gulf of Mexico.

As a private school, Our Lady Academy operates independently from the local public school district. Families considering this school should inquire about tuition costs, financial aid availability, and the admissions process. Private schools are not required to follow the same curriculum standards as public schools, which can be either an advantage or a consideration depending on your priorities.