Joy in Learning
Be inspired to explore.
Find your voice
Discover your passions and develop your talents.
Women of Character
Connected in Heart, Head, and Hands
A Sense of Wonder
Question, imagine, and create
- For God
- For Learning
- For Life
Recent News
Vote for MCA as the "Best High School" in Gambit's 2022 "Best of New Orleans" readers' poll.
The cheerleaders earned top awards at NCA Christian Leadership Cheer Camp.
MCA Media Arts teacher Jaime Aguirre has been chosen as the recipient of the 2022 Louisiana Art Education Association (LAEA) Secondary Art Educator Award.
Freshman Emma Palermo won the 2022 Brown Foundation Service Learning Art Contest.
The Carmelettes competed at American All-Star Camp at Southeastern.
Please join us in praying the Novena to Our Lady of Mount Carmel, the patroness of our school.
The final week of MCA Summer Camp was jam-packed with fun activities!
Summer in the Spotlight II campers wowed audiences with their performance of "Matilda the Musical, Jr."
STK earned numerous honors and awards at the 2022 International Thespian Festival.
Campers in Ooey Gooey and STEAM Fun 101 enjoyed making slime.
Spotlight
Shop local art, crafts, handmade items, and more!
Saturday, October 22, 2022
For the fifth consecutive year, MCA was voted as the "Top Winner" in CityBusiness Reader Rankings!
Friday, November 18, 2022
Summer fun at MCA: June 6 - July 1
MCA was voted to the top spot of Gambit Weekly's 2021 Best of New Orleans readers' poll.
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Average Class Size
50+
Student Clubs & Activities
9
Full-time Counselors
$23.5M
in Scholarships by Class of 2022
47
AP & Honors Courses
567
College Credit Hours Earned by Class of 2022
11
Sports
(26 teams)
Featured Programs
Make it at MCA.
Innovation and curiosity are always at work in MCA’s Phyllis M. Taylor Maker Lab. Students from all academic mediums utilize this creative space to transform concepts into tangible models. >>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 eleven 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
Learn by doing.
With project-based learning and the Cubs Create Design Cycle, students are challenged to move from problem to solution through hands-on experiences and real-world applications. >>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
Mia
The best part about being a student at MCA is the love you feel as soon as you step foot on campus. If you ever need help, you can ask anyone. There is someone rooting for you and supporting you.
Jillian
The best part of being a student at MCA is the community that is built here. Coming into MCA as an 8th grader was a very nerve-wracking experience, but once I got here, I realized how welcoming everyone truly is here and how close we all become.
Rachel
MCA has impacted my life when it comes to faith. I have grown into a daughter of Christ by simply attending Mount Carmel because there is never a time I forget that God is with me.
Vivian
The people at Mount Carmel really do care about you. They're always open to helping you, whether it's for academic work, stress management, or you heard a great joke and wanted to tell them!