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Catholic high school

The Mary Louis Academy

  • LocationJamaica, NY
  • Type and sizeIndependent Catholic school · Grades 9–12 · 427 students
  • SponsorSisters of St. Joseph of Brentwood, New York

All-female

Official website

The Mary Louis Academy is a Catholic college-preparatory school for young women in Jamaica Estates, New York, sponsored by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Brentwood. Religious Studies is required in every grade, and the school has an on-campus chapel where a Mass is offered once a month.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of The Mary Louis Academy, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches1 mi2 mi3 miImmaculate Conception Church: 0.1 mi1Saint Gerard Magella Catholic Church: 0.8 mi2Holy Family Roman Catholic Church: 1.2 mi3Saint Nicholas of Tolentine Roman Catholic Church: 1.3 mi4Saint Josephs Catholic Church: 1.6 mi5Incarnation Roman Catholic Church: 1.6 mi6The Mary Louis Academy Campus Ministry: 0.0 miThe Mary Louis Academy (campus)N1 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Immaculate Conception Church — 0.1 mi · 86-45 Edgerton Boulevard, Jamaica
  2. Saint Gerard Magella Catholic Church — 0.8 mi · 188-16 91st Avenue
  3. Holy Family Roman Catholic Church — 1.2 mi · 74-04 Utopia Parkway
  4. Saint Nicholas of Tolentine Roman Catholic Church — 1.3 mi · 150-75 Goethals Avenue
  5. Saint Josephs Catholic Church — 1.6 mi · 108-43 Sutphin Boulevard
  6. Incarnation Roman Catholic Church — 1.6 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.

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.

  • 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 (Schoolwide liturgies are held at nearby Immaculate Conception Church on special occasions (the opening liturgy, Advent and Christmas, St. Joseph's Day, graduation). The monthly 7:35 a.m. chapel Mass is optional; it isn't counted here.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Our Campus - The Mary Louis Academytmla.org/about-tmla/our-campus · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Our on-campus chapel provides a dedicated space for prayer and reflection, while schoolwide liturgies bring the TMLA community together at nearby Immaculate Conception Church.”
      The school has an on-campus chapel; schoolwide liturgies are held at a nearby church.
  • 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.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Priest chaplain serving the schoolVisiting or shared priest (A Mass is published.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith and Service - The Mary Louis Academytmla.org/student-life/faith-and-service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Once a month Mass is offered in the chapel at 7:35.”
      A Mass is offered once a month in the school chapel at 7:35.
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 credits of Religious Studies are required to graduate, and the curriculum lists Religion in each of grades 9 to 12; theology is taken in each of the four years.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Curriculum - The Mary Louis Academytmla.org/academics/curriculum · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Each student takes a Religious Studies course appropriate to her year.”
      Every student takes a Religious Studies course each year.
      “To graduate from The Mary Louis Academy, students must earn a minimum of 26.50 credits, including four credits in Religious Studies.”
      Four credits of Religious Studies are required to graduate.
  • 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 (Stated in the school's mission and philosophy: the school integrates faith and life. This is a school-wide statement, not a program-of-studies statement.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Mission and CSJ Charism - The Mary Louis Academytmla.org/about-tmla/mission-charism · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “As educators, we provide an environment shaped by Christian ideals that nurtures the whole person by integrating faith and life, while fostering an active commitment to ecological stewardship.”
      The school's philosophy states that it integrates faith and life.
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.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    RetreatsA retreat for every grade (A one-day retreat program covers all students, and class retreats are held for each year (the student ministers help with all Class Retreats).)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith and Service - The Mary Louis Academytmla.org/student-life/faith-and-service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The TMLA Retreat Program provides a one-day retreat for all students during the course of the year.”
      A one-day retreat program is offered to all students during the school year.
      “This group of Juniors and Seniors serve as facilitators at Freshwomen Orientation and all Class Retreats.”
      Class retreats are held, with student ministers helping at all of them.
  • 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.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Faith-based student groups or clubsTwo or more (Two faith-based student groups are listed: CSJ Leaders - Pax Christi and Sacrament Seekers.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Faith and Service - The Mary Louis Academytmla.org/student-life/faith-and-service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Our CSJ Leaders - Pax Christi is a club that all students can join.”
      CSJ Leaders - Pax Christi is a faith-based student club open to all students.
    2. Clubs and Organizations - The Mary Louis Academytmla.org/student-life/clubs-and-organizations · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Sacrament Seekers”
      Sacrament Seekers is listed among the school's clubs.
  • 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.

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Required service hoursFewer than 40 hours (Service hours are required as part of Religious Studies.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Religious Studies - The Mary Louis Academytmla.org/academics/religious-education · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Students are required to perform service hours as part of the Religious Studies requirement.”
      Service is required as part of Religious Studies; the number of hours is not stated.
  • 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 (The Service Learning and Leadership Program covers social justice, poverty and hunger, and the school lists a Social Justice Club.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Faith and Service - The Mary Louis Academytmla.org/student-life/faith-and-service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “spend three years learning about and educating others on issues, such as social justice, poverty, hunger, and the environment”
      The Service Learning and Leadership Program studies and serves on social justice and poverty issues.
    2. Clubs and Organizations - The Mary Louis Academytmla.org/student-life/clubs-and-organizations · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Service Learning and Leadership Program Social Justice Club”
      The school lists a Social Justice Club and the Service Learning and Leadership Program among its clubs.

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

Strengths

  • Religious Studies is required in every grade, and four credits are needed to graduate.
    Sources (1)
    1. Curriculum - The Mary Louis Academytmla.org/academics/curriculum · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Each student takes a Religious Studies course appropriate to her year.”
      Every student takes a Religious Studies course each year.
      “To graduate from The Mary Louis Academy, students must earn a minimum of 26.50 credits, including four credits in Religious Studies.”
      Four credits of Religious Studies are required to graduate.
  • A one-day retreat is offered to all students each year, with class retreats for each year.
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith and Service - The Mary Louis Academytmla.org/student-life/faith-and-service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The TMLA Retreat Program provides a one-day retreat for all students during the course of the year.”
      A one-day retreat program is offered to all students during the school year.
      “This group of Juniors and Seniors serve as facilitators at Freshwomen Orientation and all Class Retreats.”
      Class retreats are held, with student ministers helping at all of them.
  • The Service Learning and Leadership Program covers social justice, poverty and hunger, and the school lists a Social Justice Club.
    Sources (2)
    1. Faith and Service - The Mary Louis Academytmla.org/student-life/faith-and-service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “spend three years learning about and educating others on issues, such as social justice, poverty, hunger, and the environment”
      The Service Learning and Leadership Program studies and serves on social justice and poverty issues.
    2. Clubs and Organizations - The Mary Louis Academytmla.org/student-life/clubs-and-organizations · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Service Learning and Leadership Program Social Justice Club”
      The school lists a Social Justice Club and the Service Learning and Leadership Program among its clubs.

Concerns

  • The pages list one Mass a month in the chapel.
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith and Service - The Mary Louis Academytmla.org/student-life/faith-and-service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Once a month Mass is offered in the chapel at 7:35.”
      A Mass is offered once a month in the school chapel at 7:35.

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Campus ministry home

The Mary Louis Academy Campus Ministry

  • Address: 176-21 Wexford Terrace, Jamaica Estates, NY 11432
  • Location: On campus
  • Facilities: chapel, Campus Ministry Office

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

Catholic clubs and student life

8 groups and regular activities · 1 on campus, 0 off campus, 7 location not published

Other 1

  • Weekly RosaryOn campus
    Wednesdays at 7:40 AM
    The school community gathers in the chapel to pray the Rosary.
    tmla.org

Faith formation 2

  • Sacrament Seekers
    A sacramental preparation program for students who wish to make Confirmation or First Communion, run by the Religious Studies Department. The reception of the sacraments occurs in the spring.
    tmla.org, tmla.org
  • Student Ministers
    Juniors and Seniors who help at Freshwomen Orientation and all Class Retreats and assist the Campus Ministry staff.
    tmla.org

Liturgy and prayer 1

  • Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion (Eucharistic Ministers)
    Applications for Juniors each year
    Juniors may apply, attend a diocesan workshop in the spring, and be installed at the Opening Liturgy.
    tmla.org

Retreats 1

  • Class and one-day retreats
    A one-day retreat for all students during the year, and class retreats for each year. All retreats are held at the Sisters of St. Joseph Motherhouse in Brentwood, New York.
    tmla.org, tmla.org, tmla.org

Service 3

  • CSJ Leaders - Pax Christi
    A club open to all students that applies the mission of the Sisters of St. Joseph, with service projects and retreats during the year.
    tmla.org
  • Service Learning and Leadership Program
    Three years after acceptance at the end of ninth grade; meets cyclically during zero period
    Students who are accepted after ninth grade study social justice, poverty, hunger and the environment, and volunteer with community organizations.
    tmla.org
  • Social Justice Club
    A leadership club listed among the school's clubs.
    tmla.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. Faith and Service - The Mary Louis Academytmla.org/student-life/faith-and-service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Campus Ministry provides a myriad of opportunities for students and faculty who wish to deepen their relationship with God through prayer, reflection, sharing, and retreats.”
    Campus Ministry offers prayer, reflection and retreat opportunities.
    “Our Campus Ministry Office is a space for all students to gather.”
    The Campus Ministry Office is a space on campus where students gather.
    “Campus Ministry provides a myriad of opportunities for students and faculty who wish to deepen their relationship with God through prayer, reflection, sharing, and retreats.”
    Campus Ministry offers prayer, reflection and retreat opportunities.
    “Our Campus Ministry Office is a space for all students to gather.”
    The Campus Ministry Office is a space on campus where students gather.
  2. Our Campus - The Mary Louis Academytmla.org/about-tmla/our-campus · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Our on-campus chapel provides a dedicated space for prayer and reflection, while schoolwide liturgies bring the TMLA community together at nearby Immaculate Conception Church.”
    The school has an on-campus chapel; schoolwide liturgies are held at a nearby church.

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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.
74 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.89%
  • Students per teacher 25% of scoreThis measure counts for 25% of the Academic Excellence score.10.8 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

TypeIndependent Catholic school
DioceseDiocese of Brooklyn, NY
Grades9–12
Students (all grades)427
Students in grades 9–12427
Coed or single-sexAll-female
Student–teacher ratio10.8 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges89%
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

Diocese of Brooklyn

The Most Reverend Robert J. Brennan, Bishop of Brooklyn

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

Source: dioceseofbrooklyn.org, dioceseofbrooklyn.org, verified Oct. 7, 2026.

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Yes. The Mary Louis Academy is a Catholic high school in the Diocese of Brooklyn. Its sponsor is Sisters of St. Joseph of Brentwood, New York.

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