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Catholic high school

Mount Carmel Academy

  • LocationNew Orleans, LA
  • Type and sizeIndependent Catholic school · Grades 8–12 · 1,202 students
  • SponsorSisters of Our Lady of Mount Carmel

All-female

Official website

Mount Carmel Academy is a private Catholic high school for girls in grades 8-12 in the Archdiocese of New Orleans, conducted by the Sisters of Our Lady of Mount Carmel. Its website lists a weekly Mass in the campus chapel, monthly school-wide Masses, religion courses in each high school grade, and retreats for every grade from 9 to 12.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Mount Carmel Academy, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches1 mi2 mi3 miSaint Louis King of France Catholic Church: 0.8 mi1Saint Dominic Catholic Church: 1.0 mi2Saint Pius X Catholic Church: 1.2 mi3Saint Angela Merici Catholic Church: 2.4 mi4Saint Francis Xavier Catholic Church: 2.6 mi5Saint Francis Xavier Catholic Church: 2.6 mi6Campus Ministry, Mount Carmel Academy: 0.0 miMount Carmel Academy (campus)N1 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Saint Louis King of France Catholic Church — 0.8 mi · 1609 Carrollton Avenue, Metairie
  2. Saint Dominic Catholic Church — 1.0 mi
  3. Saint Pius X Catholic Church — 1.2 mi · 6666 Spanish Fort Boulevard, New Orleans
  4. Saint Angela Merici Catholic Church — 2.4 mi · 901 Beverly Gardens Drive, Metairie
  5. Saint Francis Xavier Catholic Church — 2.6 mi · 444 Metairie Road, Metairie
  6. Saint Francis Xavier Catholic Church — 2.6 mi

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

67 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 page lists monthly school-wide Masses and liturgical services.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Spirituality | Mount Carmel Academymcacubs.com/student-life/spirituality · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Monthly school-wide Masses and Liturgical Services”
      School-wide Masses are held monthly.
  • 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 (The page lists regular Sacrament of Reconciliation.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Spirituality | Mount Carmel Academymcacubs.com/student-life/spirituality · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Regular Sacrament of Reconciliation Regular Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament”
      The school lists regular Sacrament of Reconciliation and regular Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Eucharistic adoration offeredRegularly (monthly or more) (The spirituality page lists regular Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament. A 2026 news post says junior religion classes spend part of each class period in adoration in the chapel.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Spirituality | Mount Carmel Academymcacubs.com/student-life/spirituality · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Regular Sacrament of Reconciliation Regular Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament”
      The school lists regular Sacrament of Reconciliation and regular Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament.
    2. Junior Religion Classes: Eucharistic Adoration | Mount Carmel Academymcacubs.com/about/school-news/news-post-general/~board/school-news/post/junior-religion-classes-eucharistic-adoration · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Junior religion classes recently spent the final part of each class period in Eucharistic Adoration in the Chapel of the Blessed Virgin Mary.”
      Junior religion classes spend part of each class period in adoration in the chapel (school news, Oct 2, 2026).
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Priest chaplain serving the schoolVisiting or shared priest
    Sources (1)
    1. Spirituality | Mount Carmel Academymcacubs.com/student-life/spirituality · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Campus Ministry & Leadership Campus chaplains Two campus ministers”
      The school lists campus chaplains and two campus ministers.
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 (Religion I through IV are required in grades 9 through 12, one 1.0-credit full-year course each (four full-year equivalents). Theology is taken in every high school grade.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Curriculum | Mount Carmel Academymcacubs.com/academics/curriculum · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Religion I | 1.0”
      Religion I is a 1.0-credit course required in grade 9.
      “Religion II | 1.0”
      Religion II is a 1.0-credit course required in grade 10.
      “Religion III | 1.0”
      Religion III is a 1.0-credit course required in grade 11.
      “Religion IV | 1.0”
      Religion IV is a 1.0-credit course required in grade 12.
  • 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

100 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    RetreatsA retreat for every grade (The spirituality page lists one-day retreats for eighth, freshman, and sophomore students and overnight retreats for juniors and seniors, covering grades 9 through 12.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Spirituality | Mount Carmel Academymcacubs.com/student-life/spirituality · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Religion classes Eighth grade, freshman, and sophomore one-day retreats Junior and senior overnight retreats”
      Retreats are listed for freshmen and sophomores (one-day) and juniors and seniors (overnight).
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Campus ministry staffTwo or more (The spirituality page lists campus chaplains and two campus ministers.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Spirituality | Mount Carmel Academymcacubs.com/student-life/spirituality · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Campus Ministry & Leadership Campus chaplains Two campus ministers”
      The school lists campus chaplains and two campus ministers.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Faith-based student groups or clubsTwo or more (Christian Life Community and Teens for Life are listed among student organizations.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Student Organizations | Mount Carmel Academymcacubs.com/student-life/student-organizations · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Christian Life Community Christian Life Community (8th Grade) Key Club Mount Carmel Cubs Against Destructive Decisions (McCADD) Pets Are Worth Saving (P.A.W.S.) Student Government Teens for Life”
      Christian Life Community and Teens for Life are listed as student organizations.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Daily prayer and liturgical life built into the school dayYes
    Sources (1)
    1. Spirituality | Mount Carmel Academymcacubs.com/student-life/spirituality · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Daily community prayer Daily school-wide Rosary”
      Daily community prayer and a daily school-wide Rosary are listed.
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
    Sources (2)
    1. Spirituality | Mount Carmel Academymcacubs.com/student-life/spirituality · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “March for Life, Washington, D.C.”
      Students take part in the March for Life in Washington, D.C.
    2. Student Organizations | Mount Carmel Academymcacubs.com/student-life/student-organizations · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Christian Life Community Christian Life Community (8th Grade) Key Club Mount Carmel Cubs Against Destructive Decisions (McCADD) Pets Are Worth Saving (P.A.W.S.) Student Government Teens for Life”
      Christian Life Community and Teens for Life are listed as student organizations.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Justice and solidarity programs (immersions, service trips, justice clubs)Not enough information: not found in official sources.

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

Strengths

  • Weekly Mass is celebrated in the campus chapel, and monthly school-wide Masses are held.
    Sources (1)
    1. Spirituality | Mount Carmel Academymcacubs.com/student-life/spirituality · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Weekly Mass celebrated in the Chapel of the Blessed Virgin Mary”
      A weekly Mass is celebrated in the Chapel of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
      “Monthly school-wide Masses and Liturgical Services”
      School-wide Masses are held monthly.
  • Religion is required in each high school grade (Religion I through IV).
    Sources (1)
    1. Curriculum | Mount Carmel Academymcacubs.com/academics/curriculum · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Religion I | 1.0”
      Religion I is a 1.0-credit course required in grade 9.
      “Religion II | 1.0”
      Religion II is a 1.0-credit course required in grade 10.
      “Religion III | 1.0”
      Religion III is a 1.0-credit course required in grade 11.
      “Religion IV | 1.0”
      Religion IV is a 1.0-credit course required in grade 12.
  • Retreats are listed for every high school grade.
    Sources (1)
    1. Spirituality | Mount Carmel Academymcacubs.com/student-life/spirituality · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Religion classes Eighth grade, freshman, and sophomore one-day retreats Junior and senior overnight retreats”
      Retreats are listed for freshmen and sophomores (one-day) and juniors and seniors (overnight).

Concerns

None recorded.

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Campus ministry home

Campus Ministry, Mount Carmel Academy

  • Address: 7027 Milne Blvd., New Orleans, LA 70124
  • Location: On campus
  • Facilities: chapel

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Source: mcacubs.com, verified Oct. 12, 2026, mcacubs.com, verified Oct. 12, 2026, mcacubs.com, verified Oct. 12, 2026

Catholic clubs and student life

6 groups and regular activities · 0 on campus, 1 off campus, 5 location not published

Service 1

  • March for Life, Washington, D.C.Off campus
    Trip to the March for Life in Washington, D.C.
    mcacubs.com

Faith formation 2

  • Christian Life Community
    Student organization listed under Faith, Service & Leadership.
    mcacubs.com
  • Cor Carmeli Intercessory Prayer Team
    An intercessory prayer team of parents, alumnae, students, and faculty/staff run by Campus Ministry.
    mcacubs.com

Clubs and groups 1

  • Teens for Life
    Student organization listed under Faith, Service & Leadership.
    mcacubs.com

Retreats 2

  • One-day retreats (grades 8, 9, 10)
    One-day retreats for eighth, freshman, and sophomore students.
    mcacubs.com
  • Overnight retreats (grades 11, 12)
    Overnight retreats for junior and senior students.
    mcacubs.com

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. Spirituality | Mount Carmel Academymcacubs.com/student-life/spirituality · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Weekly Mass celebrated in the Chapel of the Blessed Virgin Mary”
    A weekly Mass is celebrated in the Chapel of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
    “Campus Ministry & Leadership Campus chaplains Two campus ministers”
    The school lists campus chaplains and two campus ministers.
    “Weekly Mass celebrated in the Chapel of the Blessed Virgin Mary”
    A weekly Mass is celebrated in the Chapel of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
  2. Contact Us | Mount Carmel Academymcacubs.com/contact-us · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “7027 Milne Blvd. New Orleans, LA 70124”
    The school is located at 7027 Milne Blvd., New Orleans, LA 70124.
  3. Our Campus | Mount Carmel Academymcacubs.com/about/campus-map · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “the Sisters' original chapel, now the third chapel on MCA’s campus”
    The campus has a chapel that is the third chapel on campus.

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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.
97 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.9.7 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
Grades8–12
Students (all grades)1,202
Students in grades 9–12952
Coed or single-sexAll-female
Student–teacher ratio9.7 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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Yes. Mount Carmel Academy is a Catholic high school in the Archdiocese of New Orleans. Its sponsor is Sisters of Our Lady of Mount Carmel.

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