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Catholic high school

St. Therese Academy

  • LocationMetairie, LA
  • Type and sizeDiocesan school · Grades PK–12 · 164 students
Official website

St. Thérèse Academy is a Catholic school for K-12 students with autism and other learning differences, on its Gentilly campus in New Orleans. Its website lists a whole-school Mass every Friday at St. Martin de Porres parish, led by a named campus chaplain, and describes faith-centered formation.

Mass, confession, and adoration

Confirm with the parish

Mass 1

  • Friday8:15 AMSt. Martin de Porres (parish church) · Weekly whole-school Mass, as stated on the school's Mass page (current 2026-27 school year).

Times come only from official parish, chaplaincy, or school pages, and can change with the season. Last verified Oct. 13, 2026.

Sources for these times (1)
  1. Mass and Liturgy of the Word | St. Thérèse Academysttheresenola.org/mass-and-liturgy-of-the-word · verified Oct. 13, 2026
    “A whole school mass is held weekly every Friday at 8:15 am at St. Martin de Porres and led by Rev. Francis Offia, our campus Chaplain and Pastor of St. Martin de Porres.”
    The school holds a whole-school Mass every Friday at 8:15 am at St. Martin de Porres, led by a named campus chaplain.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of St. Therese Academy, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches1 mi2 mi3 miSaint Mary Magdalen Catholic Church: 0.0 mi1Saint Edward the Confessor Catholic Church: 1.1 mi2Our Lady of Divine Providence Catholic Church: 1.2 mi3Saint Ann Catholic Church and National Shrine: 1.8 mi4Saint Matthew the Apostle Catholic Church: 1.8 mi5Saint Philip Neri Catholic Church: 1.9 mi6St. Therese Academy (campus)N1 mi
CampusCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Saint Mary Magdalen Catholic Church — 0.0 mi · 6425 West Metairie Avenue, Metairie
  2. Saint Edward the Confessor Catholic Church — 1.1 mi
  3. Our Lady of Divine Providence Catholic Church — 1.2 mi · 8617 West Metairie Avenue, Metairie
  4. Saint Ann Catholic Church and National Shrine — 1.8 mi
  5. Saint Matthew the Apostle Catholic Church — 1.8 mi · 10021 Jefferson Highway, River Ridge
  6. Saint Philip Neri Catholic Church — 1.9 mi · 6500 Kawanee Avenue, Metairie

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.

N/ASacramental life: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Sacramental life

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

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    All-school or class Masses during the school yearWeekly (The school's Mass page says a whole-school Mass is held weekly every Friday at 8:15 am at St. Martin de Porres.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Mass and Liturgy of the Word | St. Thérèse Academysttheresenola.org/mass-and-liturgy-of-the-word · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “A whole school mass is held weekly every Friday at 8:15 am at St. Martin de Porres and led by Rev. Francis Offia, our campus Chaplain and Pastor of St. Martin de Porres.”
      The school holds a whole-school Mass every Friday at 8:15 am at St. Martin de Porres, led by a named campus chaplain.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Priest chaplain serving the schoolYes (Rev. Francis Offia is named as the school's campus chaplain.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Mass and Liturgy of the Word | St. Thérèse Academysttheresenola.org/mass-and-liturgy-of-the-word · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “A whole school mass is held weekly every Friday at 8:15 am at St. Martin de Porres and led by Rev. Francis Offia, our campus Chaplain and Pastor of St. Martin de Porres.”
      The school holds a whole-school Mass every Friday at 8:15 am at St. Martin de Porres, led by a named campus chaplain.
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.

  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Years of theology or religion requiredNot 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.
    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.
N/ACampus culture: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Campus culture

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.
    RetreatsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Campus ministry staffOne (One named campus minister is listed: the high school religion teacher and campus minister. The pastor named as chaplain is not counted here.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Our Faculty & Staff | St. Thérèse Academysttheresenola.org/staff · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Phillip Garside High School Religion Teacher and Campus Minister”
      A high school religion teacher is listed as campus minister.
  • No: the school does not offer this, so it earns no points.
    Faith-based student groups or clubsNone (The school's clubs page gives a list of current clubs (Gaming Club, Bowling, Phoenix League), and none is a faith-based group.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Clubs and Athletics | St. Thérèse Academysttheresenola.org/clubs-and-athletics · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Currently at St. Thérèse Academy, we offer the following:”
      The school's clubs page lists its current clubs (Gaming Club, Bowling, Phoenix League); none is faith-based.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Daily prayer and liturgical life built into the school dayNot enough information: not found in official sources.
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

  • A whole-school Mass is held weekly, led by a named campus chaplain.
    Sources (1)
    1. Mass and Liturgy of the Word | St. Thérèse Academysttheresenola.org/mass-and-liturgy-of-the-word · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “A whole school mass is held weekly every Friday at 8:15 am at St. Martin de Porres and led by Rev. Francis Offia, our campus Chaplain and Pastor of St. Martin de Porres.”
      The school holds a whole-school Mass every Friday at 8:15 am at St. Martin de Porres, led by a named campus chaplain.
  • The school's stated beliefs call for a Catholic education rooted in the Gospel teachings of Jesus Christ.
    Sources (1)
    1. Our School | St. Thérèse Academysttheresenola.org/our-school · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “We believe all children deserve a rigorous Catholic Education rooted in the Gospel teachings of Jesus Christ.”
      The school's stated beliefs call for a Catholic education rooted in the Gospel.

Concerns

  • The public pages list weekly Mass.
    Sources (1)
    1. Spirituality | St. Thérèse Academysttheresenola.org/spirituality · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Weekly masses and liturgical services are held at St Martin de Porres and all families are encouraged to attend with their children.”
      Weekly Masses and liturgical services are held at St. Martin de Porres for the school community.
  • The retreat listed is for middle school.
    Sources (1)
    1. Middle School | St. Thérèse Academysttheresenola.org/middle-school · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “including a retreat with Archbishop Rummel and Archbishop Chapelle”
      Middle school students take part in a retreat with Archbishop Rummel and Archbishop Chapelle.

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Campus ministry home

St. Martin de Porres Parish (site of the school's whole-school Mass)

  • Address: 2212 Prentiss Ave., New Orleans, LA 70122
  • Distance from campus: 9.0 mi (straight line from the campus point in federal IPEDS data)

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Source: sttheresenola.org, verified Oct. 13, 2026, smdpnola.com, verified Oct. 13, 2026

Catholic clubs and student life

4 groups and regular activities · 0 on campus, 1 off campus, 3 location not published

Liturgy and prayer 1

  • Weekly whole-school MassOff campus
    Fridays, 8:15 AM
    A whole-school Mass led by the campus chaplain at St. Martin de Porres parish.
    sttheresenola.org

Faith formation 1

  • Community/Family Nights
    Nights that teach students about community, fellowship and service.
    sttheresenola.org

Retreats 1

  • Middle school retreat with Archbishop Rummel and Archbishop Chapelle
    A retreat listed as a middle school tradition.
    sttheresenola.org

Service 1

  • High school service opportunities
    Service opportunities for high school students, including event volunteer support and school partnership service days.
    sttheresenola.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 (3)
  1. Mass and Liturgy of the Word | St. Thérèse Academysttheresenola.org/mass-and-liturgy-of-the-word · verified Oct. 13, 2026
    “A whole school mass is held weekly every Friday at 8:15 am at St. Martin de Porres and led by Rev. Francis Offia, our campus Chaplain and Pastor of St. Martin de Porres.”
    The school holds a whole-school Mass every Friday at 8:15 am at St. Martin de Porres, led by a named campus chaplain.
    “A whole school mass is held weekly every Friday at 8:15 am at St. Martin de Porres and led by Rev. Francis Offia, our campus Chaplain and Pastor of St. Martin de Porres.”
    The school holds a whole-school Mass every Friday at 8:15 am at St. Martin de Porres, led by a named campus chaplain.
  2. Our Faculty & Staff | St. Thérèse Academysttheresenola.org/staff · verified Oct. 13, 2026
    “Phillip Garside High School Religion Teacher and Campus Minister”
    A high school religion teacher is listed as campus minister.
  3. St. Martin de Porres | Parishsmdpnola.com · verified Oct. 13, 2026
    “St. Martin de Porres Parish 2212 Prentiss Ave., New Orleans LA 70122”
    The parish's published address is 2212 Prentiss Ave., New Orleans, LA 70122.

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Academic Excellence

FAcademic Excellence: Minimal (grade F): 0 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
27 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.61%
  • Students per teacher 25% of scoreThis measure counts for 25% of the Academic Excellence score.7.1 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
GradesPK–12
Students (all grades)164
Students in grades 9–1264
Coed or single-sexCoed
Student–teacher ratio7.1 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges61%
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 St. Therese Academy a Catholic high school?
Yes. St. Therese Academy is a Catholic high school in the Archdiocese of New Orleans.
Where is Mass celebrated at St. Therese Academy?
Mass is listed at St. Martin de Porres (parish church). Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.

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