About Us

Mount Carmel Academy is a private, Catholic secondary school for single young ladies in the Archdiocese of New Orleans.  It is conducted by the Sisters of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, who have educated young ladies in New Orleans since 1833.  The atmosphere of the school and the individual attention given to each student encourage and foster emotional maturity and spiritual development.

Principal: Sister Camille Anne Campbell, O.Carm.

Our Vision

To educate and to form compassionate, caring, confident young women.

Mission Statement

The mission of Mount Carmel Academy is to provide young women the opportunity to develop their God-given talents through academic excellence and co-curricular programs as well as to empower them to develop zeal for their faith with a commitment to prayer and service.

Credo

Mount Carmel Academy is a school where the Catholic formation and education of young girls is our highest mission.

We pledge to provide an environment in which we are open to God in all the events of life and we relate to God in prayer as a friend, protector, lover, and guide.

We pledge to provide an education in truth, justice, and love according to the teachings and way of life of Jesus Christ, Son of God.

	In 2010 the Catholic High School Honor Roll recognized Mount Carmel Academy as one of the top 50 Catholic high schools in the United States.
	In 2008 the Catholic High School Honor Roll recognized Mount Carmel Academy with an Honorable Mention Award in Civic Education.
	Mount Carmel Academy is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and the Louisiana Department of Education. The school's enrollment is approximately 1200.
	In 2006 the Catholic High School Honor Roll recognized Mount Carmel Academy as one of the top 50 Catholic high schools in the United States.
	Mount Carmel Academy has twice been recognized by the U.S. Department of Education's Exemplary School Program as a Blue Ribbon School.
	In 1998, Mount Carmel was one of only 12 recipients nationwide of the Catholic Schools for Tomorrow Award for Innovations in Technology, presented annually by Today's Catholic Teacher magazine.
	Mount Carmel Academy has been recognized by the U.S. Department of Education as an outstanding Safe & Drug-free school.
	Mount Carmel was also selected as a finalist in the America's Drug & Alcohol-Free School of the Year 2000 competition.