Catholic School CompassTrue north for Catholic families.
Aerial view of Archbishop Chapelle High School
Aerial imagery: U.S. Geological Survey (public domain). USGS

Catholic high school

Archbishop Chapelle High School

  • LocationMetairie, LA
  • Type and sizeDiocesan school · Grades 8–12 · 667 students

All-female

Archbishop Chapelle High School is a Catholic school for young women in Metairie, Louisiana. The school holds school Masses for the whole community during the school year, names a chaplain on its staff page, and has a campus ministry that runs class retreats for every grade from 8th through 12th. Its published service program lists hours for each grade, and its Program of Studies lists theology as a core course in each high school year.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Archbishop Chapelle High School, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches1 mi2 mi3 miSaint Philip Neri Catholic Church: 0.7 mi1Saint Jerome Catholic Church: 1.1 mi2Our Lady of Divine Providence Catholic Church: 1.1 mi3Saint Mary Magdalen Catholic Church: 1.6 mi4Saint Ann Catholic Church and National Shrine: 1.7 mi5Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church: 2.4 mi6Archbishop Chapelle High School (campus)N1 mi
CampusCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Saint Philip Neri Catholic Church — 0.7 mi · 6500 Kawanee Avenue, Metairie
  2. Saint Jerome Catholic Church — 1.1 mi · 2400 33rd Street, Kenner
  3. Our Lady of Divine Providence Catholic Church — 1.1 mi · 8617 West Metairie Avenue, Metairie
  4. Saint Mary Magdalen Catholic Church — 1.6 mi · 6425 West Metairie Avenue, Metairie
  5. Saint Ann Catholic Church and National Shrine — 1.7 mi
  6. Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church — 2.4 mi · 1908 Short Street, Kenner

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

71 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    All-school or class Masses during the school yearMonthly (The 2026-2027 School Masses list has a Mass about once a month, on Thursdays.)
    Sources (1)
    1. School Masses | Archbishop Chapelle High Schoolarchbishopchapelle.org/school-masses · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “At Chapelle, we come together as a school community to worship our Lord in the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass.”
      The school gathers as a community for Mass.
      “2026-2027 School Masses Thursday, August 13 Votive Mass to the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus”
      The 2026-2027 school Masses are listed by date, about one each month.
  • Not enough information: 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: 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 (Confession is offered at quarterly campus ministry nights and is part of the retreats.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Spirituality | Archbishop Chapelle High Schoolarchbishopchapelle.org/spirituality · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Quarterly Campus Ministry nights provide a time for fun, fellowship, and a deepening of the faith. Nights are planned by our students on the Campus Ministry Leadership Team and bring together over 100 students who choose to come to grow deeper in prayer and community. Each night includes dinner, games and fellowship, a talk or testimony, and Adoration & Confession. All Chapelle students are invited!”
      Quarterly nights include adoration and confession.
  • Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Eucharistic adoration offeredOccasionally (Adoration is part of the quarterly campus ministry nights.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Spirituality | Archbishop Chapelle High Schoolarchbishopchapelle.org/spirituality · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Quarterly Campus Ministry nights provide a time for fun, fellowship, and a deepening of the faith. Nights are planned by our students on the Campus Ministry Leadership Team and bring together over 100 students who choose to come to grow deeper in prayer and community. Each night includes dinner, games and fellowship, a talk or testimony, and Adoration & Confession. All Chapelle students are invited!”
      Quarterly nights include adoration and confession.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Priest chaplain serving the schoolYes (Father Austin Barr is listed on the staff page as Chapelle Chaplain.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faculty & Staff | Archbishop Chapelle High Schoolarchbishopchapelle.org/faculty-and-staff · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Father Austin Barr Chapelle Chaplain”
      A priest is named as Chapelle Chaplain.
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: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Years of theology or religion requiredFour years (Theology I, II, III and IV are listed as core courses, one for each of grades 9 to 12. Each year is 1.0 credit, made of two 0.5-credit parts; theology is taken in every year of high school.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Curriculum By Grade Level | Archbishop Chapelle High Schoolarchbishopchapelle.org/Curriculum · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “9th Grade English I, English II, English II H Algebra I, Geometry, Geometry H World Geography, AP Human Geography Physical Science, Biology, Biology H Theology I”
      Theology I is a 9th grade core course.
      “12th Grade English IV, English V, English V H, AP English Literature & Composition Advanced Mathematics, Probability & Statistics, Probability & Statistics H, DE Pre Calculus, AP Calculus, Financial Literacy Civics, Civics H, AP US Government & Politics Environmental Science, Physics, Physics H, Anatomy & Physiology H, AP Chemistry, AP Environmental Science, DE Biology Theology IV”
      Theology IV is a 12th grade core course.
  • Not enough information: 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.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Philosophy, apologetics, or ethics course offeredYes (An Apologetics elective for 12th grade is offered. It is an elective, not a required course.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Theology Curriculum | Archbishop Chapelle High Schoolarchbishopchapelle.org/theology · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The New Evangelization requires a new apologetics, that is, a defense of the faith that responds to the questions that believers and non-believers alike are asking today with philosophical and theological arguments rooted in Sacred Scripture, Catholic Tradition, and the best philosophical reflection available.”
      An apologetics course is offered.
  • Yes: 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 2026-27 Program of Studies says all courses support the school's mission to establish a Catholic educational community.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Program of Studies 2026-2027 | Archbishop Chapelle High Schoolirp.cdn-website.com/6211f9fd/files/uploaded/Program+of+Studies+2026-2027_updated.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “All courses support the mission of Archbishop Chapelle High School to “establish a Catholic educational community of excellence in which the spiritual, academic, and social development of our students is accomplished”
      The Program of Studies says all courses support the Catholic mission.
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

100 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    RetreatsA retreat for every grade (Every grade has a retreat: day-long retreats for 8th, 9th and 10th grade, and overnight retreats for 11th and 12th grade.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Spirituality | Archbishop Chapelle High Schoolarchbishopchapelle.org/spirituality · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Each year, every grade level dedicates time away from their daily routine to encounter God in a new and meaningful way. Students in 11th and 12th grades participate in overnight retreats, while students in 8th, 9th, and 10th grade participate in a day long retreat.”
      Every grade has a retreat.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Campus ministry staffTwo or more (Two ministry professionals are named: Father Austin Barr, chaplain, and Grace Snakenberg, Director of Campus Ministry. The campus ministry page also names Mollie Montgomery as Mission Advisor, which is not counted here.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Faculty & Staff | Archbishop Chapelle High Schoolarchbishopchapelle.org/faculty-and-staff · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Father Austin Barr Chapelle Chaplain”
      A priest is named as Chapelle Chaplain.
      “Grace Snakenberg '20 Director of Campus Ministry gsnakenberg@archbishopchapelle.org”
      Director of Campus Ministry, with an email address.
    2. Clubs & Organizations | Archbishop Chapelle High Schoolarchbishopchapelle.org/clubs · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The mission of Campus Ministry at Archbishop Chapelle High School is to bring Jesus deeper into the heart of our school every day so that he may be more loved, known, and served on this campus.”
      Campus ministry's stated mission.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Faith-based student groups or clubsTwo or more (Women of Christ (prayer and scripture) and Chipmunks for Life (pro-life, which includes prayer) are listed as student clubs.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Clubs & Organizations | Archbishop Chapelle High Schoolarchbishopchapelle.org/clubs · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Women of Christ is a community of young women seeking a relationship with the Lord. We focus on a development of prayer life, discuss scripture, emphasize modesty and chastity, and create a space for accountability and encouragement on our journey to Heaven.”
      Women of Christ is a faith-based student group.
      “Chipmunks for Life work to promote the dignity of life in all stages, from womb to the tomb. Through Pro-Life speakers, activities, fundraisers and prayer, Chipmunks for Life advocates awareness and action on issues such as abortion, the death penalty, embryonic research and end-of-life topics.”
      Chipmunks for Life is a pro-life student club.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Daily prayer and liturgical life built into the school dayYes (The spirituality page says students encounter Christ daily in Theology classes through prayer, and that daily prayer opportunities are offered.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Spirituality | Archbishop Chapelle High Schoolarchbishopchapelle.org/spirituality · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Students encounter Christ daily in their Theology classes. Not only do teachers guide students to a deeper knowledge of Jesus and the Catholic faith in the classroom, but they also teach students how to have a personal relationship with Christ through prayer and weekly visits to the Chapel.”
      Students pray daily in Theology classes.
      “Our school invites all students into an authentically Catholic atmosphere where they are challenged to deepen their faith, advance in knowledge of the truths of Catholicism, and grow in virtue. Through our annual class retreats, to our daily Sacraments or prayer opportunities, our students are constantly being invited into a life with Christ.”
      Daily prayer opportunities are offered.
AService and Catholic social teaching: 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.

Service and Catholic social teaching

100 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Required service hours40 or more hours over four years (The service program is 5 hours through Make A Difference Day each year, plus 5 volunteer hours for grades 8 to 10 and 15 for grades 11 and 12. Totaled for grades 9 to 12 this is 60 hours (10, 10, 20 and 20), above the 40-hour threshold. The total is computed from the published hours.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Service | Archbishop Chapelle High Schoolarchbishopchapelle.org/service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The service program at Archbishop Chapelle High School consists of two very important components: 5 hours through Make a Difference Day on February 3rd, 2027 8th-10th grade - 5 volunteer hours through various events at Chapelle, through community service, or a mix of both. 11th-12th grade - 15 volunteer hours through various events at Chapelle, through community service, or a mix of both.”
      The service program's hours by grade.
      “Every year, the entire student body, along with our faculty and staff comes together to for Make A Difference Day. They are sent out to serve at various organizations in the community. They vary from nursing homes, schools, special needs ministries as well as homeless ministries.”
      Make A Difference Day sends students to serve in the community each year.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Catholic social teaching taught in theology coursesYes (Theology III, Part 2 (11th grade, a required core course) introduces the social teachings of the Catholic Church.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Theology Curriculum | Archbishop Chapelle High Schoolarchbishopchapelle.org/theology · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “This course introduces students to the social teachings of the Catholic Church, a rich body of thought covering love and family, law and justice, war and peace, wealth and poverty, rights and duties, and freedom and obligation.”
      A required theology course covers Catholic social teaching.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Pro-life engagement (club, March for Life, or similar)Yes (Chipmunks for Life is a student club that promotes the dignity of life in all stages and advocates on pro-life issues.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Clubs & Organizations | Archbishop Chapelle High Schoolarchbishopchapelle.org/clubs · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Chipmunks for Life work to promote the dignity of life in all stages, from womb to the tomb. Through Pro-Life speakers, activities, fundraisers and prayer, Chipmunks for Life advocates awareness and action on issues such as abortion, the death penalty, embryonic research and end-of-life topics.”
      Chipmunks for Life is a pro-life student club.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Justice and solidarity programs (immersions, service trips, justice clubs)Yes (Make A Difference Day sends the whole student body to serve at community organizations such as nursing homes and homeless ministries each year.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Service | Archbishop Chapelle High Schoolarchbishopchapelle.org/service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Every year, the entire student body, along with our faculty and staff comes together to for Make A Difference Day. They are sent out to serve at various organizations in the community. They vary from nursing homes, schools, special needs ministries as well as homeless ministries.”
      Make A Difference Day sends students to serve in the community each year.

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

Strengths

  • The school gathers as a community for Mass and publishes its 2026-2027 school Masses.
    Sources (1)
    1. School Masses | Archbishop Chapelle High Schoolarchbishopchapelle.org/school-masses · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “At Chapelle, we come together as a school community to worship our Lord in the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass.”
      The school gathers as a community for Mass.
      “2026-2027 School Masses Thursday, August 13 Votive Mass to the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus”
      The 2026-2027 school Masses are listed by date, about one each month.
  • A priest, Father Austin Barr, is named as Chapelle Chaplain.
    Sources (1)
    1. Faculty & Staff | Archbishop Chapelle High Schoolarchbishopchapelle.org/faculty-and-staff · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Father Austin Barr Chapelle Chaplain”
      A priest is named as Chapelle Chaplain.
  • Every grade from 8th through 12th has a retreat.
    Sources (1)
    1. Spirituality | Archbishop Chapelle High Schoolarchbishopchapelle.org/spirituality · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Each year, every grade level dedicates time away from their daily routine to encounter God in a new and meaningful way. Students in 11th and 12th grades participate in overnight retreats, while students in 8th, 9th, and 10th grade participate in a day long retreat.”
      Every grade has a retreat.
  • Theology is a core course in each of the four high school years.
    Sources (1)
    1. Curriculum By Grade Level | Archbishop Chapelle High Schoolarchbishopchapelle.org/Curriculum · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “9th Grade English I, English II, English II H Algebra I, Geometry, Geometry H World Geography, AP Human Geography Physical Science, Biology, Biology H Theology I”
      Theology I is a 9th grade core course.
      “12th Grade English IV, English V, English V H, AP English Literature & Composition Advanced Mathematics, Probability & Statistics, Probability & Statistics H, DE Pre Calculus, AP Calculus, Financial Literacy Civics, Civics H, AP US Government & Politics Environmental Science, Physics, Physics H, Anatomy & Physiology H, AP Chemistry, AP Environmental Science, DE Biology Theology IV”
      Theology IV is a 12th grade core course.
  • The service program lists 60 hours across grades 9 to 12, computed from the published hours.
    Sources (1)
    1. Service | Archbishop Chapelle High Schoolarchbishopchapelle.org/service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The service program at Archbishop Chapelle High School consists of two very important components: 5 hours through Make a Difference Day on February 3rd, 2027 8th-10th grade - 5 volunteer hours through various events at Chapelle, through community service, or a mix of both. 11th-12th grade - 15 volunteer hours through various events at Chapelle, through community service, or a mix of both.”
      The service program's hours by grade.

Concerns

  • Adoration and confession are offered at quarterly campus ministry nights rather than on a weekly or monthly schedule.
    Sources (1)
    1. Spirituality | Archbishop Chapelle High Schoolarchbishopchapelle.org/spirituality · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Quarterly Campus Ministry nights provide a time for fun, fellowship, and a deepening of the faith. Nights are planned by our students on the Campus Ministry Leadership Team and bring together over 100 students who choose to come to grow deeper in prayer and community. Each night includes dinner, games and fellowship, a talk or testimony, and Adoration & Confession. All Chapelle students are invited!”
      Quarterly nights include adoration and confession.

Know something we missed? Suggest a correction.

Campus ministry home

Campus Ministry at Archbishop Chapelle (The Chapel)

  • Address: 8800 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, Louisiana 70003
  • Location: On campus
  • Facilities: The Chapel on campus

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

Catholic clubs and student life

7 groups and regular activities · 0 on campus, 2 off campus, 5 location not published

Retreats 2

  • Overnight class retreats (11th and 12th grade)Off campus
    Each year
    Overnight retreats for juniors and seniors. The senior retreat is held at Camp Abbey Retreat Center.
  • Day-long class retreats (8th, 9th and 10th grade)
    Each year
    A day-long retreat for each of these grades.

Service 1

  • Make A Difference DayOff campus
    Each year (February 3, 2027 in 2026-27)
    Whole-school service day at community organizations such as nursing homes, schools and homeless ministries.

Faith formation 2

  • Campus Ministry Nights
    Quarterly
    Student-planned evening with dinner, games, a talk or testimony, and adoration and confession. Open to all students.
  • Women of Christ
    Community of young women focused on prayer life and scripture, with a focus on modesty and chastity.

Clubs and groups 1

  • Chipmunks for Life
    Pro-life student club with speakers, activities, fundraisers and prayer.

Liturgy and prayer 1

  • Impressions (liturgy choir)
    Meets after school twice a week
    Liturgy choir that leads music at school Masses each month.

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. Clubs & Organizations | Archbishop Chapelle High Schoolarchbishopchapelle.org/clubs · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “The mission of Campus Ministry at Archbishop Chapelle High School is to bring Jesus deeper into the heart of our school every day so that he may be more loved, known, and served on this campus.”
    Campus ministry's stated mission.
    “The mission of Campus Ministry at Archbishop Chapelle High School is to bring Jesus deeper into the heart of our school every day so that he may be more loved, known, and served on this campus.”
    Campus ministry's stated mission.
  2. Service | Archbishop Chapelle High Schoolarchbishopchapelle.org/service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “8800 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, Louisiana 70003”
    The school's street address.
  3. Spirituality | Archbishop Chapelle High Schoolarchbishopchapelle.org/spirituality · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Students encounter Christ daily in their Theology classes. Not only do teachers guide students to a deeper knowledge of Jesus and the Catholic faith in the classroom, but they also teach students how to have a personal relationship with Christ through prayer and weekly visits to the Chapel.”
    Students pray daily in Theology classes.

Reach out

Contact details for Grace Snakenberg (Director of Campus Ministry) and 2 official social and news channels are available to signed-in users.

Sign in Create a free account

We keep campus ministers’ emails behind sign-in to protect them from spam.

My rating and notes

Sign in or create a free account to rate this school privately, keep notes, and save it to your list.

Academic Excellence

BAcademic Excellence: 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.
77 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.94%
  • Students per teacher 25% of scoreThis measure counts for 25% of the Academic Excellence score.13.8 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)667
Students in grades 9–12510
Coed or single-sexAll-female
Student–teacher ratio13.8 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges94%
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.

About this school’s data

Questions families ask

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

Reviews

Personal experiences from signed-in readers. Reviews are moderated automatically and never change a school’s grades.

No reviews yet.

Sign in to write a review.

More in Louisiana · Louisiana rankings