2019 Best High Schools in the New Orleans Area

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Benjamin Franklin High School
Orleans Parish Public Schools, LA
9-12
351
1 Best Public High Schools in New Orleans Area
Parent: I am an alum and a parent of a current student. Franklin has always had a stellar reputation, but the school has changed a lot since I was a student - for the better! There is so much more support for incoming Freshmen: A mandatory study skills class, teacher office hours, peer tutoring, and a great staff of counselors. It's a much kinder, gentler school without having sacrificed quality. Teachers are inspired, students are ambitious and hardworking. It's a great environment in which to be a high achiever. Everyone is in the same boat, so there are no social outcasts who are labeled as "nerds." It also has a very active club network, which is a great way for new students to connect. I also highly recommend "Franklin Prep" for incoming Freshmen. It's a 2-week summer program that takes place the summer before school begins. It exposes students to a little taste of the academic picture while allowing them to learn their way around the school and meet some of their new classmates.
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901 Students
16:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Isidore Newman School
Private School
New Orleans, LA
PK, K-12
40
1 Best Private High Schools in New Orleans Area
Niche User: We would choose this school again because of its academic excellence and the feeling to belong to a big family. Everybody is friendly and welcoming!
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917 Students
8:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Haynes Academy School for Advanced Studies
Jefferson Parish Public Schools, LA
6-12
214
2 Best Public High Schools in New Orleans Area
Junior: The academics here are fantastic (although challenging), and I feel thoroughly prepared for college. The teachers for the most part are okay, but some really seem to either hate their job or their students. However, many of the teachers are amazing! The students here are very diverse and all nerds who will likely welcome you with open arms. In my opinions, the facilities are the worst part of the school. Not only is the school old and small, but it's plagued with bugs, rats, and asbestos flooring. Although I make the school sound horrible, the academics are seriously worth it, and I've had an overall wonderful experience here.
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788 Students
16:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Roanoke Catholic School
Private School
Roanoke, VA
PK, K-12
52
Senior: Roanoke Catholic is a school that teaches students belong the classroom and prepares them for either college. In the past years, 100 percent of Catholic seniors have attended college and this year the seniors have received over 2.5 million in scholarships. I started Roanoke Catholic two years ago and it was a big change coming from public school. In public schools you could slide by without doing your homework, but at Roanoke Catholic all work is required and graded as a test grade. Roanoke Catholic does not let you fall through the cracks. I also must say the food is outstanding!!
One thing I really did not like were the uniforms. In public school you basically wore what you want, but not in private school. My first year the gentlemen had to wear a shirt and tie during the winter and in the summer a polo shirt with the school’s logo and khaki pants or shorts. This year they changed the dress code to where gentlemen could wear the polo shirt and khaki pants all year around.
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516 Students
12:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Metairie Park Country Day School
Private School
Metairie, LA
PK, K-12
31
2 Best Private High Schools in New Orleans Area
Alum: A fantastic New Orleans school experience that prepares students for college, grad school and the world. I can't imagine a better place in New Orleans to learn, develop and grow. The teachers and staff are first rate and exemplify what a community can be when everyone works together with shared values. I'm well into my 30s now and still deeply connected to the friendships formed here. There's something for everyone here despite the smaller school feel. You can take many challenging courses and electives, the most expansive arts curriculum in the region and beautiful, constantly improving facilities. The cherry on top is the school lunch experience - you have to experience it to believe it. It's a true community experience. I miss those red beans!
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720 Students
8:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Patrick F. Taylor Science & Technology Academy
Jefferson Parish Public Schools, LA
6-12
107
3 Best Public High Schools in New Orleans Area
Senior: I've attended Patrick Taylor since my freshman year, and everyone has gone above and beyond to make me feel welcomed. Even though I am Deaf, no one here treats me differently or disrespectfully- not even my peers! The teachers are friendly and intelligent and the students are engaging and interesting. There is never a boring day with all the events on and off campus, especially if you're involved with any of the many extracurricular programs to choose from. Students are welcome and encouraged to break down the walls of prejudice and challenge the impossible to achieve their dreams each year.
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545 Students
15:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Lusher Charter School
Orleans Parish Public Schools, LA
K-12
197
4 Best Public High Schools in New Orleans Area
Senior: Diversity of student body made for creative and open environment. An excellent learning environment with resources and involved and invested teachers. There's an excellent balance of academic and creative with certificate programs available to students who'd like to pursue one area or both. Student participation is high because they feel connected to the school and supported by the staff and administration.

I would not change schools if I had to do it all over again!
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1,712 Students
14:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Jesuit High School
Private School
New Orleans, LA
8-12
115
3 Best Private High Schools in New Orleans Area
Alum: I graduated Jesuit in 2018 and currently attend Auburn University. I spent 4 years at Jesuit joining as an incoming 9th grader. Jesuit offers classes like Leadership 101 which helps new 9th graders get used to high school and catch up to the students who came in as prefreshman. My first year was a success. The teachers cared and took time to know each student. I joined other extracurriculars like the MCJROTC program which has prepared me not only with leadership skills, but also common sense and readiness. Other clubs I joined included the chess club and a diversity group:St. Peter Claver Club. In college, I have made high A's on many of my English research papers. This school has taught me common skills, college skills, and a spiritual openness to all.
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1,368 Students
11:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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St. Martin's Episcopal School
Private School
Metairie, LA
PK, K-12
39
4 Best Private High Schools in New Orleans Area
Parent: Best investment you could make! For our family, a private school education involves sacrifice, and is a huge investment, but we have found that St. Martin's is the best investment we could make. Our daughter thrives in this wonderful school with a tight-knit community. The teachers are incredible and work side-by-side with the students to help them learn in a way that is truly deep. Students are prepared and excel in some of the best colleges, but more than that, they are prepared to make an impact on their communities.
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600 Students
7:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Thomas Jefferson High School for Advanced Studies
Jefferson Parish Public Schools, LA
9-12
148
5 Best Public High Schools in New Orleans Area
Senior: I like the friendly atmosphere with the students and most teachers. One thing I would like to see change about Thomas Jefferson is the campus. The campus is very small however, that doesn't stop its academic excellence!
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389 Students
13:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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St. Paul's School
Private School
Covington, LA
8-12
38
5 Best Private High Schools in New Orleans Area
Alum: The brotherhood created through academics, athletics, and extra curricular clubs at St. Paul's lasts a lifetime. I still keep in touch with classmates who have moved across the country for college and their future. The student/falculty relationships are excellent. Lasallian brothers still run and teach at SPS. The day I met Brother Ray (principal at the time) he knew my name and my birthday already! Most sport coaches are also teachers that interact with students on and off the field or court. The campus consists of multiple buildings with beautiful landscaping much like many college campuses. The facilities include a baseball field, a turf soccer/football field and track, basketball gym, wrestling gym, tennis courts, a large pond, and a theater. Since I have graduated, the school has established concentrated college prep courses such as pre-engineering, pre-med, and economics. Those course will definitely give graduating students a head start in their future academic endeavors.
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879 Students
14:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Louise S. McGehee School
Private School
New Orleans, LA
PK, K-12
41
6 Best Private High Schools in New Orleans Area
Parent: McGehee is amazing and the only place we could imagine sending our daughter in New Orleans. The girls who are at McGehee are extraordinary confident, smart, kind, and ready to tackle the world. In lower school the girls study everything from Shakespeare (at 7 my daughter could read elementary versions of Hamlet, As You Like It, Twelfth Night, Macbeth, etc.), engineering, Louisiana history, basic economics, French, dance, soccer, early algebra, and so much more. The teachers and administration at McGehee are the best we have ever seen. We are so delighted that we found McGehee and proud to be part of the McGehee family.
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510 Students
5:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Mount Carmel Academy
Private School
New Orleans, LA
8-12
185
7 Best Private High Schools in New Orleans Area
Junior: Mount Carmel Academy has truly been a life-changing experience. Mount Carmel is a school where just about everyone can find their place and enjoy their high school years. Not only does Mount Carmel tremendously excel in academics, the school has various clubs and activities of all sorts! I am gratful for the time I spent here and will never forget my years as a Mount Carmel Cub.
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1,250 Students
9:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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St. Mary's Dominican High School
Private School
New Orleans, LA
8-12
164
8 Best Private High Schools in New Orleans Area
Alum: I loved Dominican and miss it every single day! I made my best friends here and we had great experiences together. The teachers wanted us to succeed and it showed through their personality and work ethic. We valued religion and always stressed to listen and respect people's opinions even when they were different from our own. We valued culture and even had a day to celebrate different cultures from around the world with outfits, singing, and dancing. I had great relationships with my teachers and was able to be myself and feel comfortable asking questions. Teachers were available to answer questions after school and were willing to help as much as they could. I believe Dominican is even better than when I left. They have a brand new building that focuses on the important connection between science and religion. I truly believe that Dominican has shaped me into the young woman I am today and I am extremely grateful for having the opportunity to grow and learn there.
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886 Students
15:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Academy of the Sacred Heart
Private School
New Orleans, LA
PK, K-12
37
9 Best Private High Schools in New Orleans Area
Alum: Overall, I really like Sacred Heart. I like what it stands for. I like the small, Catholic school environment. I went for thirteen years. As a high school student, I have to admit, my life sucked. The administration, which they currently have, is some of the worst people in charge. When you tell the school about your problems, they definitely don't care. They talk down to you and treat you like it is your fault. They don't understand the amount of stress they put on students and they simply do not care about students.
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768 Students
9:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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De La Salle High School
Private School
New Orleans, LA
8-12
109
10 Best Private High Schools in New Orleans Area
Parent: We moved to New Orleans in July between my kid’s 10th and 11th grade years; my husband retired from the Army. I contacted De La Salle because we wanted a co-ed and racially, ethnically, and socially diverse school. Mr. Bonura (no longer at DLS), Ms. Atwood, and Mr. Kelly were wonderful. DLS accepted my daughter’s out-of-state classes as well as previous state Standardized Test Scores and assigned classes that fit her academic progression. When my daughter struggled with the Semester Schedule (this mimics college--classes are offered in an 18-week semester instead of across the whole school year), faculty helped her adjust. DLS is not without the usual teenage-related issues; when my daughter was having trouble with other students, the staff and faculty responded quickly and appropriately without me becoming involved. If you are moving to NOLA from out-of-town or out-of-state, I encourage you to consider De La Salle!
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600 Students
10:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Brother Martin High School
Private School
New Orleans, LA
7-12
98
11 Best Private High Schools in New Orleans Area
Senior: Brother Martin is a school with a great academic and culturally diverse environment that allows students to properly prepare for college. The teachers and administration provide the most beneficial methods to develop not only the students, but also the Brother Martin community. The amount of sports and clubsallows students to become more involved in the school other than just going to class. Also, the different activities let's students interact with each other, creating a community where no one is singled out in the process. An important aspect of Brother Martin's makeup is the community service that students are required to do during their summer break. The amount if service hours varies between grade level, but the main focus is to give back to the community and let students grow more of a diverse skill set other than academics. Brother Martin High school is a school which focuses and excels at developing students academically and socially in order to prosper in college and beyond.
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1,206 Students
11:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Mandeville High School
St. Tammany Parish Public Schools, LA
8-12
185
6 Best Public High Schools in New Orleans Area
Alum: Mandeville High School was a great experience. I had the opportunity to take lots of electives such was wood shop, forensics, and law studies. I believe that Mandeville’s elective programs set it apart from other schools. People are always interested in the forensics class I took. These electives wouldn’t be possible without the great teachers that teach them. The forensics teacher also offered an EMT and CPR class. The school did not actively seek to offer these classes; it was the teacher that wanted to make sure they were available. That teacher, and many more, applied to have their elective courses taught, and it made MHS much more of an interesting experience. With the electives I would like to see more life skills and college prep courses. I believe there are many qualified teachers there that would be willing to teach them, and it would help the students out a lot.
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1,943 Students
16:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Archbishop Hannan High School
Private School
Covington, LA
8-12
40
12 Best Private High Schools in New Orleans Area
Senior: I loved everything about Archbishop Hannan! It became my home away from home. The teachers there are tremendous and I couldn’t ask for a better class! I love all my classmates and I will never forget the memories we made together at Hannan
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600 Students
12:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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St. Scholastica Academy
Private School
Covington, LA
8-12
231
13 Best Private High Schools in New Orleans Area
Alum: St. Scholastica Academy made me who I am today. I walked right in to high school with an already outgoing personality, but I was immature back then, so being the center of attention was what I strived for. As I got older and started to mature, I realized that I need to change my ways because some people who get zero attention, whether it's from their friends at school, or their families back home, might need it A LOT more than me. By senior year, I've learned to step back and let the light shine on others.
From a faith standpoint, my faith has grown tremendously, from the amazing religion teachers I've had over the years to all the fun and eye-opening class retreats. SSA has really shown me what sisterhood is all about, and I am so grateful for that. I have been so blessed to have gone through high school with the most lit and loyal class ever. I hope that one day, my daughter can experience the same things as me and more.
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537 Students
11:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Destrehan High School
St. Charles Parish Public Schools, LA
8-12
146
7 Best Public High Schools in New Orleans Area
Senior: Destrehan High school is an A rated school, and I believe it's rightly so. The school has practically no bullying problems, and the teachers are almost always there for the students no matter what. The school tries its best to keep students happy with things such as small "parties" where each grade level gets different things. This school also leverages its high school rival to do good for the world by having a contest of who can donate the most money to cancer research. Overall, this school is great and I couldn't have asked for a better one. In fact. the biggest "problem" would be the food quality, and that isnt even that bad! I want this school to continue to be great, so to make it better the school should invest a lot into the latest technology to help the classrooms. This school deserves way better than what it has right now.
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1,466 Students
13:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Northlake Christian School
Private School
Covington, LA
PK, K-12
20
14 Best Private High Schools in New Orleans Area
Junior: Northlake Christian School is one of the few private schools in the Covington area. We are a 2A school and participate in numerous sports and club activities. The academics this school offers creates opportunities for the students to start early in their college classes. There are multiple Duel Enrollement and AP classes offered and the electives have a very wide variety of choices. There is also an internship program that helps students figure out what employment track they would want to continue in. Despite the many positive qualities, there are a few flaws. For example, it is very hard to be independent and experience life and the different challenges life throws at you. It is also hard to have a separate life that the administration is not apart of. The administration monitors every students social networks, and activities outside of school. This can be very helpful in keeping us out of trouble, so when things do happen, we don’t know how to handle it.
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807 Students
9:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Cabrini High School
Private School
New Orleans, LA
8-12
129
15 Best Private High Schools in New Orleans Area
Senior: I am currently a high school senior at Cabrini. My overall high school experience has been one I will cherish forever because of everything Cabrini has given and taught me. I have grown extremely close to my class of 90 and virtually know almost all of my school's community! I am extremely grateful for the rigorous curriculum Cabrini has provided me to prepare me well for college. I am also in many clubs such as student council, ambassadors, and NHS which have helped me enhance my leadership skills. Cabrini has given me so much and I could not imagine myself going anywhere else. The teachers are always incredibly helpful when in need of extra assistance and they are always fair.
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398 Students
12:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Ursuline Academy of New Orleans
Private School
New Orleans, LA
PK, K-12
82
16 Best Private High Schools in New Orleans Area
Senior: I have been at Ursuline New Orleans since I was in first grade and now I am a senior. I have seen many changes through the years with their facilities, leadership positions, and more. When I started at Ursuline there was no softball field, Early Childhood Center, or Wellness Center. What I appreciate most about Ursuline is their history. There isn’t a day that goes by without hearing the words 1727, St. Angela, St. Ursula, and Our Lady of Prompt Succor. The root of Ursuline’s students is “Serviam” which means “I will serve”, another term we hear every day. It teaches us to help others not only in our own community, but everywhere in the world. That is why we send a group of students and faculty to Belize every year to help a family build a home where they can’t afford one. Because Ursuline is a smaller community you form bonds with your teachers that you can’t find anywhere else. In the classroom teachers are open to any questions and want to see you succeed.
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417 Students
11:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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New Orleans Center for Creative Arts
Public School
New Orleans, LA
9-12
40
8 Best Public High Schools in New Orleans Area
Senior: Academics are definitely different from your regular high school, and at times I think I could have used more challenging classes. Art is really great and students have access to all kinds of materials in order to grow at their art. Student life can be a bit boring we have few student events that happen during the year, but the events that do happen are all student lead. If you want something to happen or anything to be planned out it is up to the students to come together and make it happen. The environment is pretty welcoming and a safe space for everyone.
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243 Students
4:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Northshore High School
St. Tammany Parish Public Schools, LA
8-12
187
9 Best Public High Schools in New Orleans Area
Senior: I love the active involvement of administration. Frank Jabbie, principle of Northshore High School invest emotionally into the success of his students and school. Additionally, Northshore High School has equipped me with a diverse courses selection to prepair me for my journey after high school. With the many different paths to choose from upon graduation, I believe I truly am prepared thanks to the faculty and student body, and most importantly our principle.
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1,629 Students
16:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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The Dunham School
Private School
Baton Rouge, LA
PK, K-12
76
Senior: I have been raised at the Dunham School because I started going to this school when I was in kindergarten. Dunham has prepared me academically, spiritually, and socially for the world that is in front of me. Dunham has been a large and important part in developing the person that I am today. I have made life-long friends at this school. I have developed a relationship with Christ at this school. I have excelled academically thanks to the wonderful faculty at this school. At Dunham, the teachers are different than those at other schools. Our teachers genuinely care about our well being, and I feel comfortable going to talk to them about anything, whether it be about my grade or my life in general. Dunham has always been a special place to me.
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735 Students
8:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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BASIS Independent McLean
Private School
McLean, VA
PK, K-12
9
Parent: Our son is currently in the 2nd grade. He has been at the school for two years, and it has been a wonderful experience. The enthusiasm of the teachers, who are truly experts in the subjects they teach, is infectious. They consistently set high standards for all students at every stage of their academic career. This is a school that prioritizes academics and the students themselves; it is targeted to students with intellectual curiosity and a strong work ethic. We are very happy here!
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375 Students
6:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Benjamin Franklin High School

Isidore Newman School

Haynes Academy School for Advanced Studies

Roanoke Catholic School

Metairie Park Country Day School

Patrick F. Taylor Science & Technology Academy

Lusher Charter School

Jesuit High School

St. Martin's Episcopal School

Thomas Jefferson High School for Advanced Studies

St. Paul's School

Louise S. McGehee School

Mount Carmel Academy

St. Mary's Dominican High School

Academy of the Sacred Heart

De La Salle High School

Brother Martin High School

Mandeville High School

Archbishop Hannan High School

St. Scholastica Academy

Destrehan High School

Northlake Christian School

Cabrini High School

Ursuline Academy of New Orleans

New Orleans Center for Creative Arts

Northshore High School

The Dunham School

BASIS Independent McLean