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Catholic high school

Academy of the Sacred Heart

  • LocationNew Orleans, LA
  • Type and sizeIndependent Catholic school · Grades PK–12 · 611 students

All-female

Official website

The Academy of the Sacred Heart is a Catholic school in New Orleans, Louisiana, in the Network of Sacred Heart Schools, serving girls from age 1 through grade 12. Religious Education includes daily chapel, weekly liturgies, reconciliation services and one- and two-day retreats, and Upper School students must attend yearly retreats. Four units of religious studies and 50 hours of service for juniors are required.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Academy of the Sacred Heart, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches0.25 mi0.5 mi1 miSaint Stephens Catholic Church: 0.4 mi1Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church: 0.6 mi2Saint Katherine Drexel Catholic Church: 0.8 mi3Saint Francis of Assisi Catholic Church: 1.1 mi4Holy Name of Jesus Church: 1.2 mi5Saint Clare's Monastery: 1.3 mi6Religious Education and Campus Ministry, Academy of the Sacred Heart: 0.0 miAcademy of the Sacred Heart (campus)N0.5 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Saint Stephens Catholic Church — 0.4 mi · 1025 Napoleon Avenue, New Orleans
  2. Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church — 0.6 mi · 5030 Constance Street
  3. Saint Katherine Drexel Catholic Church — 0.8 mi · 2001 Louisiana Avenue, New Orleans
  4. Saint Francis of Assisi Catholic Church — 1.1 mi · 631 State Street, New Orleans
  5. Holy Name of Jesus Church — 1.2 mi · 6367 Saint Charles Avenue, New Orleans
  6. Saint Clare's Monastery — 1.3 mi · 720 Henry Clay Avenue, New Orleans

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.

BSacramental life: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Sacramental life

74 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    All-school or class Masses during the school yearWeekly (The Religious Education program lists weekly liturgies. Under the school-liturgy rule these count as Masses. A liturgy for the Feast of Mater Admirabilis also appears on the calendar.)
    Sources (1)
    1. US Curriculum | Academy of the Sacred Heart (LA)ashrosary.org/academics/upper-school/us-curriculum · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Daily chapel, weekly liturgies, celebrations of special feasts, reconciliation services, one and two day retreats, and campus ministry are included in the Religious Education program.”
      The Religious Education program includes daily chapel, weekly liturgies, reconciliation services and retreats.
  • 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.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Confession offered to students during the school yearSeasonally (Advent, Lent) or a few times a year (Reconciliation services are listed without a frequency.)
    Sources (1)
    1. US Curriculum | Academy of the Sacred Heart (LA)ashrosary.org/academics/upper-school/us-curriculum · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Daily chapel, weekly liturgies, celebrations of special feasts, reconciliation services, one and two day retreats, and campus ministry are included in the Religious Education program.”
      The Religious Education program includes daily chapel, weekly liturgies, reconciliation services and retreats.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Eucharistic adoration offeredNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Priest chaplain serving the schoolVisiting or shared priest (Weekly liturgies are listed.)
    Sources (1)
    1. US Curriculum | Academy of the Sacred Heart (LA)ashrosary.org/academics/upper-school/us-curriculum · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Daily chapel, weekly liturgies, celebrations of special feasts, reconciliation services, one and two day retreats, and campus ministry are included in the Religious Education program.”
      The Religious Education program includes daily chapel, weekly liturgies, reconciliation services and retreats.
ATheology and curriculum: 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.

Theology and curriculum

100 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Years of theology or religion requiredFour years (Four units of religious studies are required. Units are counted as year courses, as the school counts four units of English over four years; the total is four years.)
    Sources (1)
    1. US Curriculum | Academy of the Sacred Heart (LA)ashrosary.org/academics/upper-school/us-curriculum · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “4 units Religious Studies”
      Four units of religious studies are required.
  • 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.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Faith integrated across the curriculum (stated in the program of studies or mission)Yes (The mission's first goal is education to a personal and active faith in God. This is stated in the mission, not in the program of studies.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Mission & Goals | Academy of the Sacred Heart (LA)ashrosary.org/about/mission-goals · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Schools of the Sacred Heart commit themselves to educate to a personal and active faith in God.”
      The school's mission goals include education to a personal and active faith in God.
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

88 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    RetreatsA retreat for every grade (Yearly retreats are required of every Upper School student, which covers grades 9 through 12.)
    Sources (1)
    1. US Curriculum | Academy of the Sacred Heart (LA)ashrosary.org/academics/upper-school/us-curriculum · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “attend yearly retreats”
      Each Upper School student must attend yearly retreats to graduate.
      “Daily chapel, weekly liturgies, celebrations of special feasts, reconciliation services, one and two day retreats, and campus ministry are included in the Religious Education program.”
      The Religious Education program includes daily chapel, weekly liturgies, reconciliation services and retreats.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Campus ministry staffOne (One campus ministry staff member is listed. The listing is titled Middle School Religion and Campus Ministry.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faculty & Staff | Academy of the Sacred Heart (LA)ashrosary.org/about/faculty-staff · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Middle School Religion and Campus Ministry”
      A campus ministry staff member is listed (Middle School Religion and Campus Ministry).
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Faith-based student groups or clubsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Daily prayer and liturgical life built into the school dayYes (Daily chapel is part of the Religious Education program.)
    Sources (1)
    1. US Curriculum | Academy of the Sacred Heart (LA)ashrosary.org/academics/upper-school/us-curriculum · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Daily chapel, weekly liturgies, celebrations of special feasts, reconciliation services, one and two day retreats, and campus ministry are included in the Religious Education program.”
      The Religious Education program includes daily chapel, weekly liturgies, reconciliation services and retreats.
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.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Required service hours40 or more hours over four years (Juniors must complete 50 hours of required volunteer work, which is above the 40-hour threshold.)
    Sources (1)
    1. US Curriculum | Academy of the Sacred Heart (LA)ashrosary.org/academics/upper-school/us-curriculum · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “50 hours are required for all Juniors. Clubs have service projects for the benefit of those in need in this city and beyond.”
      Juniors must complete 50 hours of required service.
  • 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.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Pro-life engagement (club, March for Life, or similar)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Justice and solidarity programs (immersions, service trips, justice clubs)Yes (Mission trips to Nicaragua and Mexico and required service projects are published.)
    Sources (1)
    1. US Curriculum | Academy of the Sacred Heart (LA)ashrosary.org/academics/upper-school/us-curriculum · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Mission trips to Nicaragua and Mexico are also available to students.”
      Mission trips to Nicaragua and Mexico are available to students.
      “50 hours are required for all Juniors. Clubs have service projects for the benefit of those in need in this city and beyond.”
      Juniors must complete 50 hours of required service.

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

Strengths

  • Upper School students must attend yearly retreats and complete 50 hours of service as juniors.
    Sources (1)
    1. US Curriculum | Academy of the Sacred Heart (LA)ashrosary.org/academics/upper-school/us-curriculum · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “attend yearly retreats”
      Each Upper School student must attend yearly retreats to graduate.
      “50 hours are required for all Juniors. Clubs have service projects for the benefit of those in need in this city and beyond.”
      Juniors must complete 50 hours of required service.
  • Religious Education includes daily chapel, weekly liturgies and reconciliation services.
    Sources (1)
    1. US Curriculum | Academy of the Sacred Heart (LA)ashrosary.org/academics/upper-school/us-curriculum · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Daily chapel, weekly liturgies, celebrations of special feasts, reconciliation services, one and two day retreats, and campus ministry are included in the Religious Education program.”
      The Religious Education program includes daily chapel, weekly liturgies, reconciliation services and retreats.
  • Four units of religious studies are required.
    Sources (1)
    1. US Curriculum | Academy of the Sacred Heart (LA)ashrosary.org/academics/upper-school/us-curriculum · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “4 units Religious Studies”
      Four units of religious studies are required.

Concerns

None recorded.

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Campus ministry home

Religious Education and Campus Ministry, Academy of the Sacred Heart

  • Address: 4521 St. Charles Ave., New Orleans, LA 70115
  • Location: On campus
  • Facilities: chapel (daily chapel)

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Source: ashrosary.org, verified Oct. 13, 2026, arch-no.org, verified Oct. 13, 2026

Catholic clubs and student life

6 groups and regular activities · 1 on campus, 1 off campus, 4 location not published

Service 2

  • Mission trips to Nicaragua and MexicoOff campus
    Service trips available to students.
    ashrosary.org
  • Community Service Club
    A co-curricular club with service projects for people in need.
    ashrosary.org, ashrosary.org

Liturgy and prayer 3

  • Weekly liturgiesOn campus
    Weekly
    School liturgies listed in the Religious Education program.
    ashrosary.org
  • Feast of Mater Admirabilis liturgy
    A school liturgy on the school calendar.
    ashrosary.org
  • Junior Ring Mass
    A traditional Mass for juniors, listed among school traditions.
    ashrosary.org

Retreats 1

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 (3)
  1. US Curriculum | Academy of the Sacred Heart (LA)ashrosary.org/academics/upper-school/us-curriculum · verified Oct. 13, 2026
    “Daily chapel, weekly liturgies, celebrations of special feasts, reconciliation services, one and two day retreats, and campus ministry are included in the Religious Education program.”
    The Religious Education program includes daily chapel, weekly liturgies, reconciliation services and retreats.
    “Daily chapel, weekly liturgies, celebrations of special feasts, reconciliation services, one and two day retreats, and campus ministry are included in the Religious Education program.”
    The Religious Education program includes daily chapel, weekly liturgies, reconciliation services and retreats.
  2. Faculty & Staff | Academy of the Sacred Heart (LA)ashrosary.org/about/faculty-staff · verified Oct. 13, 2026
    “Middle School Religion and Campus Ministry”
    A campus ministry staff member is listed (Middle School Religion and Campus Ministry).
  3. School Finder | Archdiocese of New Orleansarch-no.org/schoolfinder · verified Oct. 13, 2026
    “4521 St. Charles Ave., New Orleans, LA, 70115”
    The diocese school directory lists the school at 4521 St. Charles Avenue.

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Academic Excellence

AAcademic Excellence: 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.
100 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.100%
  • Students per teacher 25% of scoreThis measure counts for 25% of the Academic Excellence score.5.9 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

TypeIndependent Catholic school
DioceseArchdiocese of New Orleans, LA
GradesPK–12
Students (all grades)611
Students in grades 9–12213
Coed or single-sexAll-female
Student–teacher ratio5.9 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges100%
SettingCity

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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Questions families ask

Is Academy of the Sacred Heart a Catholic high school?
Yes. Academy of the Sacred Heart is a Catholic high school in the Archdiocese of New Orleans.
What is Academy of the Sacred Heart’s Compass Score?
91 out of 100 (grade A). It combines faith (75%) and academics (25%), each rated from official sources.
Is Academy of the Sacred Heart Compass Recommended?
Yes. Academy of the Sacred Heart meets the Compass Recommended standard for Catholic identity and academics.

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