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Catholic high school

Academy of Our Lady

  • LocationMarrero, LA
  • Type and sizeDiocesan school · Grades 8–12 · 470 students

All-female

Official website

Academy of Our Lady, a Salesian Catholic school for girls in grades 8 to 12 in Marrero, Louisiana, plans a Mass each month through campus ministry, lists monthly opportunities for the Sacrament of Reconciliation, and holds a yearly retreat for each class. The graduation requirements include four units of religion, and Service Week is held each January.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Academy of Our Lady, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches1 mi2 mi3 miSaint Joseph the Worker Catholic Church: 0.7 mi1Immaculate Conception Catholic Church: 0.9 mi2Saint Agnes Lê Thị Thành Church;Nhà Thờ Thánh Agnes Lê Thị Thành: 1.1 mi3Saint Rosalie Catholic Church: 1.5 mi4Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church: 1.9 mi5Saint John Bosco Catholic Church: 2.0 mi6Academy of Our Lady (campus)N1 mi
CampusCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Saint Joseph the Worker Catholic Church — 0.7 mi · 455 Ames Boulevard, Marrero
  2. Immaculate Conception Catholic Church — 0.9 mi · 4401 7th Street, Marrero
  3. Saint Agnes Lê Thị Thành Church;Nhà Thờ Thánh Agnes Lê Thị Thành — 1.1 mi · 6851 Saint Le Thi Thanh Street, Marrero
  4. Saint Rosalie Catholic Church — 1.5 mi · 600 Second Avenue, Harvey
  5. Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church — 1.9 mi · 5030 Constance Street
  6. Saint John Bosco Catholic Church — 2.0 mi · 2114 Oakmere Drive, Harvey

Within 3 miles, as mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors. The map may be incomplete. Confirm with the parish or diocese.

Faith scorecard

Each line is one thing we looked for. A check means yes, a half means partly, a dash means no. “Not enough information” means official sources did not say.

CSacramental life: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Sacramental life

68 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    All-school or class Masses during the school yearMonthly (The campus ministry page describes a monthly Mass planned for the student body, and the faith page describes school-wide liturgical celebrations.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Campus Ministry | Academy of Our Ladytheacademyofourlady.org/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Students participating in campus ministry have the opportunity to plan monthly Mass, lead retreats among their peers, and coordinate events to help the student body grow in their faith such as Adoration and service to the community.”
      Campus ministry plans a monthly Mass and coordinates events such as adoration.
    2. Faith | Academy of Our Ladytheacademyofourlady.org/faith · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Prayer and worship are woven into everyday life. School-wide liturgical celebrations, varied prayer experiences, celebrating the seasons of the liturgical year, class retreats, and monthly opportunities for the Sacrament of Reconciliation and other religious events are a regular part of life at the Academy.”
      The school holds school-wide liturgies, offers monthly opportunities for the Sacrament of Reconciliation, and says prayer is part of everyday life.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Daily Mass available to students on campusNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Confession offered to students during the school yearMonthly or more often (The faith page lists monthly opportunities for the Sacrament of Reconciliation.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith | Academy of Our Ladytheacademyofourlady.org/faith · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Prayer and worship are woven into everyday life. School-wide liturgical celebrations, varied prayer experiences, celebrating the seasons of the liturgical year, class retreats, and monthly opportunities for the Sacrament of Reconciliation and other religious events are a regular part of life at the Academy.”
      The school holds school-wide liturgies, offers monthly opportunities for the Sacrament of Reconciliation, and says prayer is part of everyday life.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Eucharistic adoration offeredOccasionally (Adoration is listed among campus ministry events.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Academy of Our Ladytheacademyofourlady.org/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Students participating in campus ministry have the opportunity to plan monthly Mass, lead retreats among their peers, and coordinate events to help the student body grow in their faith such as Adoration and service to the community.”
      Campus ministry plans a monthly Mass and coordinates events such as adoration.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Priest chaplain serving the schoolVisiting or shared priest (Monthly Mass is confirmed. The named campus ministry staff are religious sisters.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Academy of Our Ladytheacademyofourlady.org/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Students participating in campus ministry have the opportunity to plan monthly Mass, lead retreats among their peers, and coordinate events to help the student body grow in their faith such as Adoration and service to the community.”
      Campus ministry plans a monthly Mass and coordinates events such as adoration.
N/ATheology and curriculum: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Theology and curriculum

Not enough information: official sources cover less than 60% of this area.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Years of theology or religion requiredFour years (The graduation requirements list 4 units of religion (Religion I, Religion II, Religion III and History of Religion), one course for each of the four high school years.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Graduation Requirements | Academy of Our Ladytheacademyofourlady.org/graduation-requirements · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Religion - Religion 8 & 4 Units”
      Four units of religion are required for graduation.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Theology courses follow the USCCB Curriculum FrameworkNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Philosophy, apologetics, or ethics course offeredNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Faith integrated across the curriculum (stated in the program of studies or mission)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
ACampus culture: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Campus culture

90 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    RetreatsA retreat for every grade (Each class has a yearly retreat.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Retreats | Academy of Our Ladytheacademyofourlady.org/retreats · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Each class has a yearly retreat held at St. Rosalie Church”
      Every class has a yearly retreat at St. Rosalie Church.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Campus ministry staffTwo or more (Two religious sisters are listed as campus ministry staff.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Academy of Our Ladytheacademyofourlady.org/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Sr. Nicole Daly, FMA Campus Ministry; Religion 4, Religion 8, & Peer Ministry Teacher”
      Sr. Nicole Daly is listed on the campus ministry staff.
      “Sr. Anne Weis, FMA Campus Ministry; Religion 2, Religion 8, & Peer Ministry Teacher”
      Sr. Anne Weis is listed on the campus ministry staff.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Faith-based student groups or clubsOne (The Peer Ministers Juniors club is named on the religion department page. The clubs list on the site is for 2023-2024 and was not used.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Religion | Academy of Our Ladytheacademyofourlady.org/religion · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Religion Department Chair; Religion 8 & Religion 3 Teacher; Peer Ministers Juniors Co-Moderator”
      A Peer Ministers Juniors group has a faculty co-moderator.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Daily prayer and liturgical life built into the school dayYes (The faith page says prayer and worship are woven into everyday life.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith | Academy of Our Ladytheacademyofourlady.org/faith · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Prayer and worship are woven into everyday life. School-wide liturgical celebrations, varied prayer experiences, celebrating the seasons of the liturgical year, class retreats, and monthly opportunities for the Sacrament of Reconciliation and other religious events are a regular part of life at the Academy.”
      The school holds school-wide liturgies, offers monthly opportunities for the Sacrament of Reconciliation, and says prayer is part of everyday life.
N/AService and Catholic social teaching: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Service and Catholic social teaching

Not enough information: official sources cover less than 60% of this area.

  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Required service hoursNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Catholic social teaching taught in theology coursesNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Pro-life engagement (club, March for Life, or similar)Yes (The school encourages students to take part in the March for Life in Washington, D.C.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Retreats | Academy of Our Ladytheacademyofourlady.org/retreats · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “World Youth Day NOLA March For Life in Washington, D.C. Catholic Schools Week Mass”
      The school encourages students to take part in the March for Life in Washington, D.C.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Justice and solidarity programs (immersions, service trips, justice clubs)Yes
    Sources (2)
    1. Service Week | Academy of Our Ladytheacademyofourlady.org/service-week · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Service Week takes place at Academy of Our Lady every year in January. During this week, students choose an organization in the community at which to serve and go out in small class groups each day.”
      Every January, students serve in the community during Service Week.
    2. Faith | Academy of Our Ladytheacademyofourlady.org/faith · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Service-immersion trips find them running a soup kitchen and lobbying Congress for the rights of the poor in Washington, D.C.; rebuilding homes in Appalachia; and running camps for Mayan migrant children in Miami.”
      Students take part in service-immersion trips with justice and solidarity work.

Grades come from the documented indicators under the published rubric. “Not enough information” does not mean the school lacks it.

Strengths

  • Each class has a yearly retreat.
    Sources (1)
    1. Retreats | Academy of Our Ladytheacademyofourlady.org/retreats · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Each class has a yearly retreat held at St. Rosalie Church”
      Every class has a yearly retreat at St. Rosalie Church.
  • Four units of religion are required for graduation.
    Sources (1)
    1. Graduation Requirements | Academy of Our Ladytheacademyofourlady.org/graduation-requirements · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Religion - Religion 8 & 4 Units”
      Four units of religion are required for graduation.
  • The school encourages students to join the March for Life and runs an annual Service Week.
    Sources (2)
    1. Retreats | Academy of Our Ladytheacademyofourlady.org/retreats · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “World Youth Day NOLA March For Life in Washington, D.C. Catholic Schools Week Mass”
      The school encourages students to take part in the March for Life in Washington, D.C.
    2. Service Week | Academy of Our Ladytheacademyofourlady.org/service-week · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Service Week takes place at Academy of Our Lady every year in January. During this week, students choose an organization in the community at which to serve and go out in small class groups each day.”
      Every January, students serve in the community during Service Week.

Concerns

  • Not confirmed: whether a priest serves as chaplain. A monthly Mass is confirmed.
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Academy of Our Ladytheacademyofourlady.org/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Students participating in campus ministry have the opportunity to plan monthly Mass, lead retreats among their peers, and coordinate events to help the student body grow in their faith such as Adoration and service to the community.”
      Campus ministry plans a monthly Mass and coordinates events such as adoration.

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Campus ministry home

Academy of Our Lady Campus Ministry

  • Address: 5501 Westbank Expressway, Marrero, LA 70072
  • Location: On campus

Source: theacademyofourlady.org, verified Oct. 12, 2026, theacademyofourlady.org, verified Oct. 12, 2026

Catholic clubs and student life

9 groups and regular activities · 0 on campus, 4 off campus, 5 location not published

Retreats 2

  • Class retreatsOff campus
    Yearly, by class
    Each class has a yearly retreat held at St. Rosalie Church.
    theacademyofourlady.org
  • Salesian Leadership Retreats
    October and March
    A few junior students chosen by peers and faculty attend these retreats each year.
    theacademyofourlady.org

Service 3

  • Service WeekOff campus
    Every January
    Students choose a community organization to serve in small class groups each day during the week.
    theacademyofourlady.org
  • Service-immersion tripsOff campus
    Trips include a soup kitchen and advocacy in Washington, D.C., home rebuilding in Appalachia, and camps for Mayan migrant children in Miami.
    theacademyofourlady.org
  • March for Life in Washington, D.C.Off campus
    The school encourages students to take part in the March for Life.
    theacademyofourlady.org

Faith formation 2

  • Monthly opportunities for the Sacrament of Reconciliation
    Monthly
    The faith page lists monthly opportunities for the Sacrament of Reconciliation.
    theacademyofourlady.org
  • Adoration (campus ministry events)
    Adoration is one of the events campus ministry students coordinate.
    theacademyofourlady.org

Clubs and groups 1

Liturgy and prayer 1

  • Monthly Mass planned by campus ministry
    Monthly
    Campus ministry students plan a monthly Mass for the student body.
    theacademyofourlady.org

Everything listed is published by the school, its campus ministry, or the parish. Ask the campus minister what’s happening this semester.

Campus ministry

Sources (2)
  1. Campus Ministry | Academy of Our Ladytheacademyofourlady.org/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Students participating in campus ministry have the opportunity to plan monthly Mass, lead retreats among their peers, and coordinate events to help the student body grow in their faith such as Adoration and service to the community.”
    Campus ministry plans a monthly Mass and coordinates events such as adoration.
    “Sr. Nicole Daly, FMA Campus Ministry; Religion 4, Religion 8, & Peer Ministry Teacher”
    Sr. Nicole Daly is listed on the campus ministry staff.
    “Students participating in campus ministry have the opportunity to plan monthly Mass, lead retreats among their peers, and coordinate events to help the student body grow in their faith such as Adoration and service to the community.”
    Campus ministry plans a monthly Mass and coordinates events such as adoration.
  2. Faith | Academy of Our Ladytheacademyofourlady.org/faith · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “5501 Westbank Expressway | Marrero, LA 70072 | 504.341.6217”
    The school is at 5501 Westbank Expressway, Marrero, LA 70072, with telephone 504-341-6217.

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Academic Excellence

CAcademic Excellence: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
57 of 100
From federal data, on fixed published scales.

Each measure counts for the share shown.

  • Graduates going to four-year colleges 75% of scoreThis measure counts for 75% of the Academic Excellence score.84%
  • Students per teacher 25% of scoreThis measure counts for 25% of the Academic Excellence score.14.4 to 1

Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed. Federal data on private high schools is limited to these two measures.

Source: NCES Private School Survey (2023–24 school year)

School facts

TypeDiocesan school
DioceseArchdiocese of New Orleans, LA
Grades8–12
Students (all grades)470
Students in grades 9–12386
Coed or single-sexAll-female
Student–teacher ratio14.4 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges84%
SettingSuburb

Source: NCES Private School Survey 23-24 public-use file (school year 2023–24). The college-going rate and student–teacher ratio feed Academic Excellence; nothing here changes the faith grades.

Local Church

Archdiocese of New Orleans

The Most Reverend James F. Checchio, Archbishop of New Orleans

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

Source: usccb.org, verified Oct. 7, 2026.

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