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Catholic high school

St. Augustine High School

  • LocationNew Orleans, LA
  • Type and sizeIndependent Catholic school · Grades 8–12 · 611 students

All-male

Official website

St. Augustine High School is a Catholic high school for young men at 2600 AP Tureaud Avenue in New Orleans, founded in 1951 under the Josephites. The school states that the Catholic faith is its foundation, and it describes daily Mass as part of student faith life. Theology is taught in every high school grade. School Masses are on the school calendar, Campus Ministry offers retreats, peer ministry and service learning, and the Knights of Praise sing at school Masses.

Mass, confession, and adoration

Confirm with the parish

Mass 1

  • Friday8:00 AMSt. Augustine Rigaud Wellness Center (Gym) · One calendar date (Friday, October 23, 2026); not a weekly schedule. Confirm with the school.

Times come only from official parish, chaplaincy, or school pages, and can change with the season. Last verified Oct. 12, 2026.

Sources for these times (1)
  1. Calendar | St. Augustine High Schoolstaugnola.org/student · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “School Mass 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM St. Augustine Rigaud Wellness Center (Gym)”
    A School Mass is on the calendar for Friday, October 23, 2026, 8:00 to 9:30 AM, in the Wellness Center gym.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of St. Augustine High School, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches0.5 mi1 mi2 miSaint Leo the Great Catholic Church: 0.4 mi1Corpus Christi-Epiphany Catholic Church: 0.5 mi2Our Lady Star of The Sea Catholic Church: 1.1 mi3Saint Peter Claver Catholic Church: 1.1 mi4Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church: 1.1 mi5Saint Augustine Catholic Church: 1.3 mi6Campus Ministry, St. Augustine High School: 0.0 miSt. Augustine High School (campus)N1 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Saint Leo the Great Catholic Church — 0.4 mi · 2916 Paris Avenue, New Orleans
  2. Corpus Christi-Epiphany Catholic Church — 0.5 mi · 2022 Saint Bernard Avenue, New Orleans
  3. Our Lady Star of The Sea Catholic Church — 1.1 mi · 1835 Saint Roch Avenue, New Orleans
  4. Saint Peter Claver Catholic Church — 1.1 mi · 1923 Saint Philip Street, New Orleans
  5. Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church — 1.1 mi · 3368 Esplanade Avenue, New Orleans
  6. Saint Augustine Catholic Church — 1.3 mi · 1210 Governor Nicholls Street, 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.

DSacramental life: Limited (grade D): 40 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Sacramental life

54 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 yearA few times a year (School Masses are on the calendar and in Campus Ministry's list.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Campus Ministry | St. Augustine High Schoolstaugnola.org/faith-and-service/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “School Masses, retreats, service learning, and more give student the chance to be a part of Christ’s love in action.”
      Campus Ministry lists School Masses, retreats and service learning among its opportunities.
    2. Calendar | St. Augustine High Schoolstaugnola.org/student · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “School Mass 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM St. Augustine Rigaud Wellness Center (Gym)”
      A School Mass is on the calendar for Friday, October 23, 2026, 8:00 to 9:30 AM, in the Wellness Center gym.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Daily Mass available to students on campusYes (The school states that daily Mass shapes students' faith experience.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Theology Curriculum | St. Augustine High Schoolstaugnola.org/faith-and-service/theology-curriculum · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “and daily mass that shape the faith experience.”
      The school states that daily Mass shapes the students' faith experience.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Confession offered to students during the school yearNot 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.
    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 (School Masses are confirmed, and priests of the Josephite community celebrate them.)
    Sources (3)
    1. Faculty and Staff Directory | St. Augustine High Schoolstaugnola.org/about-us/faculty-and-staff-directory · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Fr. Howard Byrd, S.S.J. Theology”
      A priest, Fr. Howard Byrd, S.S.J., is listed on the faculty and staff directory in Theology.
    2. Faith and Service | St. Augustine High Schoolstaugnola.org/faith-and-service/faith-and-service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The Eucharistic celebration was reverently offered by Howard Byrd, SSJ, as principal celebrant, with the homily delivered by Etido Jerome, SSJ.”
      Priests of the Josephites preached and celebrated the school's St. Joseph Mass.
    3. Calendar | St. Augustine High Schoolstaugnola.org/student · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “School Mass 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM St. Augustine Rigaud Wellness Center (Gym)”
      A School Mass is on the calendar for Friday, October 23, 2026, 8:00 to 9:30 AM, in the Wellness Center gym.
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 (Theology appears in every high school grade (9th to 12th). Computed as one full-year course per grade; four years.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Theology Curriculum | St. Augustine High Schoolstaugnola.org/faith-and-service/theology-curriculum · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “9th Grade Theology: Understanding God”
      Theology is taught in 9th grade.
      “10th Grade Theology: Sacred Scripture”
      Theology is taught in 10th grade.
      “11th Grade Theology: Foundations of Catholic Morality”
      Theology is taught in 11th grade.
      “12th Grade Theology: Jesus Christ and Church History”
      Theology is taught in 12th grade.
    2. Curriculum | St. Augustine High Schoolstaugnola.org/academics/curriculum · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Pre Calculus/Probability & Statistics/Calculus”
      Theology courses appear in each high school grade's core course list.
  • 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: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Philosophy, apologetics, or ethics course offeredYes (The required 11th-grade course Foundations of Catholic Morality covers moral teaching and moral decision-making in the Catholic tradition.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Theology Curriculum | St. Augustine High Schoolstaugnola.org/faith-and-service/theology-curriculum · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “11th Grade Theology: Foundations of Catholic Morality”
      Theology is taught in 11th grade.
      “Foundations of Catholic Morality focuses on the essential message of Christ's moral teaching”
      The 11th-grade course teaches Christian moral teaching and moral decision-making in the Catholic tradition.
  • 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.
BCampus culture: 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.

Campus culture

71 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    RetreatsRetreats for some grades (Retreats are offered.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | St. Augustine High Schoolstaugnola.org/faith-and-service/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “School Masses, retreats, service learning, and more give student the chance to be a part of Christ’s love in action.”
      Campus Ministry lists School Masses, retreats and service learning among its opportunities.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Campus ministry staffNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Faith-based student groups or clubsOne (Campus Ministry is listed among the school's clubs and organizations.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Clubs & Organizations | St. Augustine High Schoolstaugnola.org/campuslife/clubs-organizations · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The Campus Ministry office supports the spiritual development of every St. Augustine student”
      Campus Ministry is listed among the school's clubs and organizations.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Daily prayer and liturgical life built into the school dayYes (Daily Mass is described, and a School Mass is on the calendar during the school day.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Theology Curriculum | St. Augustine High Schoolstaugnola.org/faith-and-service/theology-curriculum · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “and daily mass that shape the faith experience.”
      The school states that daily Mass shapes the students' faith experience.
    2. Calendar | St. Augustine High Schoolstaugnola.org/student · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “School Mass 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM St. Augustine Rigaud Wellness Center (Gym)”
      A School Mass is on the calendar for Friday, October 23, 2026, 8:00 to 9:30 AM, in the Wellness Center gym.
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.
  • 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.
  • 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

  • Theology is taught in every high school grade.
    Sources (1)
    1. Theology Curriculum | St. Augustine High Schoolstaugnola.org/faith-and-service/theology-curriculum · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “9th Grade Theology: Understanding God”
      Theology is taught in 9th grade.
      “10th Grade Theology: Sacred Scripture”
      Theology is taught in 10th grade.
      “11th Grade Theology: Foundations of Catholic Morality”
      Theology is taught in 11th grade.
      “12th Grade Theology: Jesus Christ and Church History”
      Theology is taught in 12th grade.
  • Daily Mass and School Masses are part of the school's stated faith life.
    Sources (2)
    1. Theology Curriculum | St. Augustine High Schoolstaugnola.org/faith-and-service/theology-curriculum · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “and daily mass that shape the faith experience.”
      The school states that daily Mass shapes the students' faith experience.
    2. Calendar | St. Augustine High Schoolstaugnola.org/student · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “School Mass 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM St. Augustine Rigaud Wellness Center (Gym)”
      A School Mass is on the calendar for Friday, October 23, 2026, 8:00 to 9:30 AM, in the Wellness Center gym.
  • A required 11th-grade course covers Catholic moral teaching.
    Sources (1)
    1. Theology Curriculum | St. Augustine High Schoolstaugnola.org/faith-and-service/theology-curriculum · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Foundations of Catholic Morality focuses on the essential message of Christ's moral teaching”
      The 11th-grade course teaches Christian moral teaching and moral decision-making in the Catholic tradition.

Concerns

None recorded.

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Campus ministry home

Campus Ministry, St. Augustine High School

  • Address: 2600 AP Tureaud Ave, New Orleans, LA 70119
  • Location: On campus
  • Facilities: Campus Ministry office on the second floor of the main building

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

Catholic clubs and student life

6 groups and regular activities · 2 on campus, 0 off campus, 4 location not published

Clubs and groups 1

  • Campus MinistryOn campus
    Listed among the school's clubs and organizations; supports the spiritual development of students.
    staugnola.org, staugnola.org

Liturgy and prayer 2

  • School MassOn campus
    Friday, October 23, 2026, 8:00 to 9:30 AM
    School Mass in the Wellness Center gym, as listed on the calendar.
    staugnola.org
  • Knights of Praise
    Provides sacred music at school Masses, including the St. Joseph of the Sacred Heart Mass.
    staugnola.org

Faith formation 1

  • Peer ministry
    Students serve through liturgical roles, retreat leadership and peer mentoring.
    staugnola.org

Retreats 1

Service 1

  • Service learning
    Campus Ministry lists service learning among its opportunities.
    staugnola.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 | St. Augustine High Schoolstaugnola.org/faith-and-service/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “School Masses, retreats, service learning, and more give student the chance to be a part of Christ’s love in action.”
    Campus Ministry lists School Masses, retreats and service learning among its opportunities.
    “Students are always welcome to stop by and spend time in the Campus Ministry office located in the second floor of the main building.”
    The Campus Ministry office is on the second floor of the main building.
    “Students are always welcome to stop by and spend time in the Campus Ministry office located in the second floor of the main building.”
    The Campus Ministry office is on the second floor of the main building.
  2. Site Map | St. Augustine High Schoolstaugnola.org/site-map · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “2600 AP Tureaud Ave”
    The school is at 2600 AP Tureaud Avenue, New Orleans.

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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.
87 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.99%
  • Students per teacher 25% of scoreThis measure counts for 25% of the Academic Excellence score.13.6 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)611
Students in grades 9–12507
Coed or single-sexAll-male
Student–teacher ratio13.6 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges99%
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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Is St. Augustine High School a Catholic high school?
Yes. St. Augustine High School is a Catholic high school in the Archdiocese of New Orleans.
Where is Mass celebrated at St. Augustine High School?
Mass is listed at St. Augustine Rigaud Wellness Center (Gym). Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.

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