St. Scholastica Academy

St. Scholastica Academy

Private High School | Grade 8-12
122 S Massachusetts St,  Covington, LA
3.9
4.5
540 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mary Kathryn Villere
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Average SAT Score
1160
Average ACT Score
27
Average GPA
3.66
Graduation Rate
100%
Annual Tuition
$10,575
Religious Affiliation
Catholic

Niche Grade

A
Academics
B
Teachers
B+
College Prep
A
Resources/Facilities
A
Clubs and Activities
A
Sports
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.66
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Teachers
50
Full Time Teachers
44
Part Time Teachers
6
College Prep
Average SAT
1160
Math
560
Verbal
600
Average ACT
27
Math
24
English
28
Reading
28
Science
26
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
90%
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

White
94.5%
Hispanic
2.8%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2.6%
Black
<1%
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School Rankings

#10 Best All Girls Schools in Louisiana
#18 Best HS For Athletes in Louisiana
#26 Best Catholic Schools in Louisiana
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Louisiana State University 305 Students
University of Mississippi 149 Students
University of Southern Mississippi 109 Students
University of Louisiana at Lafayette 102 Students
Southeastern Louisiana University 102 Students
The University of Alabama 95 Students
Mississippi State University 90 Students
Loyola University New Orleans 85 Students
Tulane University 71 Students
Auburn University 66 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 80 Students
Biology 64 Students
Psychology 59 Students
Nursing 54 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 44 Students
Pre-Law Studies 41 Students
Criminology 23 Students
Engineering 22 Students
Architecture 22 Students
English 21 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 232 Reviews
5.0 Sophomore
11/13/2024
My favorite part of Saint Scholastica Academy is the bonds that I get to make with my fellow classmates. The sisterhood at SSA is like no other, and it makes me feel at home because of the friendships that I have made with my peers.
5.0 Sophomore
9/5/2024
Saint Scholastica Academy is a fantastic school for girls to go to. It includes a variety of sisterhood and freedom, everybody has a place here. This school is a home away from home and I can't express enough how much I love this school. It changed my life for the better.
4.0 Senior
1/22/2024
St. Scholastica Academy fosters sisterhood among students, creating life-long bonds. Our college-prep classes prepare us for university from the moment we step on campus. However, we have a very small minority student population.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.5 4 Reviews
5.0 parent
3/9/2018
SSA is the best option for girls in high school on the northshore. SSA offers a great academic program, champion athletics, and opportunities to make long lasting friends.
5.0 student
5/29/2016
Fantastic learning and social environment! The girls are amazing. Would highly recommend! Can't wait for the new stem labs!
3.0 parent
8/24/2014
This is a good school, not a great school. It is difficult on girls who transfer in from another school or out-of-state due to their 4x4 block schedule. I definitely would not recommend transferring in mid-year. And because of this scheduling, these girls are only taught Religion for 1 semester. I w...
5.0 other
9/10/2013
Class of 2013!!! I loved this school! I got to be honest when my mother told me she was putting me in an all girls catholic school I thought it was going to be the end of the world!! I went in there with a bad attitude! But I am SO happy my parents made me to SSA! The teachers are so helpful and car...

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