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42 years and still going strong!
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MCA students painted ornaments to support Take Paws Rescue.
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Students explored identity, shame, and virtues through "The Scarlet Letter" project.
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Eat at Reginelli's on Thursday, December 5, for STK.
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Senior Catalina Reichard was named a Chevron Scholar Athlete.
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MCA students learned from a series of successful professionals.
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Congratulations to the winner of MCA’s 2024 $10,000 Raffle!
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The donation included 3,079 pounds of non-perishable food items for those in need.
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Senior Emma Richey signed to play beach volleyball at Jacksonville University.
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In Mrs. Khan's Physics II class, students explored circuits, from simple to series and parallel setups.
Spotlight
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Join us on April 12, 2025, at 7 p.m. in the PAC for a one-night-only performance!
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Watch our new video about the Motherhouse.
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Make a donation to support the students of MCA.
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Celebrate Our Sisters' Legacy with a contribution to the capital campaign.
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For the 7th year in a row, MCA was voted the "Top Winner" in the "Best Private Secondary School" category in CityBusiness Reader Rankings.
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Niche named MCA #1 Best Girls School in Louisiana and #1 Catholic High School in New Orleans.
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For the fifth year in a row, MCA topped the "Best High School" category in Gambit's Best of New Orleans readers poll.
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For the sixth consecutive year, MCA was voted as the "Top Winner" in CityBusiness Reader Rankings!
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MCA was voted as the "Best High School" in Gambit Weekly's "Best of New Orleans 2022" Readers Poll.
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For the fifth consecutive year, MCA was voted as the "Top Winner" in CityBusiness Reader Rankings!
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Average Class Size
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Student Clubs & Activities
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Full-time Counselors
$31.2M
in Scholarships by Class of 2024
47
AP & Honors Courses
1,329
College Credit Hours Earned by Class of 2024
12
Sports
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Featured Programs
Learn by doing.
At MCA, innovation and curiosity are always at work. Our students tackle all kinds of challenges, big and small, from local to global, tangible to intangible. With project-based learning and the Cubs Create Design Cycle, they work together, moving from problem to solution. >>More
Find something you love.
When Lake Pontchartrain is practically in your front yard, you set sail! Check out MCA’s Sailing Team (no experience required!) or find what floats your boat as you explore our 50+ clubs and activities. >>More
Game on.
Student-athletes participating in Mount Carmel’s twelve sports programs are leaders on and off the field. They are encouraged to grow individually and as a team. >>More
Express yourself.
Whether you love to be in front of the spotlight, behind it, or anywhere in between, Mount Carmel’s fine arts program provides ample opportunities to be an actor, singer, artist, director, animator, filmmaker, and musician. >>More
Catch the Carmel Spirit!
Sisterhood, endless spirit, and beloved traditions build community, connect students with the generations that came before them, and forge lifelong bonds. >>More
Spend the Day!
Spend the day with us! Meet our students and teachers, attend classes, and find out if Mount Carmel could be the right high school for you. >>More
Caitlynn
Mount Carmel has an environment that allows anyone and everyone to feel connected and at home with themselves. The friendships and memories that we make with our sisters will stay with us long after our time at MCA.
Sofia
I am grateful that I get to attend a Catholic school where I can practice my faith, and am able to talk about it with my peers and teachers.
Camille
I like how many club options there are at MCA. It allows me to try new interests that I wouldn’t normally think to pursue.
Cate
MCA is the feeling that you are home, that you are surrounded by love and acceptance, and part of a sisterhood that spans years.