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Gel Electrophoresis is used in forensic labs and COVID-19 testing.
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MCA's basketball team is currently 17-1 and rated No. 1 in the state.
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Students dissected sheep brains in Anatomy and Physiology class.
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Students experienced a virtual field trip through the Historic Collection of New Orleans.
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Students in Religion II listened as Mr. Lazarine shared his final practicum, a two-day program to connect the Scripture to the Mass itself.
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Mrs. Caruso was chosen for the Southern Association for College Admission Counseling Leads program.
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Students created special prayers to better appreciate the Jewish roots of our Catholic faith.
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Taylor Gorden was chosen as a Posse Finalist.
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Two MCA students were awarded for their writing in the annual Keep Christ in Christmas contest.
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Students spent their class period decorating gingerbread people while discussing inequality.
Spotlight
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MCA has become the first school in New Orleans to receive STEM Certification by Cognia.
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Mount Carmel received the top spot in the "Best High School" list in Gambit's Best of New Orleans 2020 readers' poll.
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For the third consecutive year, MCA was voted as the "Top Winner" in CityBusiness Reader Rankings!
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The readers of Nola Family Magazine voted MCA Summer Camp as the 2020 "Favorite Summer Day Camp."
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Student Clubs & Activities
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Full-time Counselors
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in Scholarships by Class of 2020
47
AP & Honors Courses
918
College Credit Hours Earned by Class of 2020
11
Sports
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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
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Catherine
What I love most about MCA are the teachers. They take the extra steps to make sure that students understand the material well, which I think shows how much they care about us.
Mary
I love the school spirit! It’s everywhere, and I feel like I am welcomed. Also, there is a strong bond of sisterhood between not only my classmates but other girls in different grades. Every morning when I wake up, I wonder who I will see and what events will take place!
Claudia
MCA has impacted my life spiritually by offering different activities to explore my faith and develop a strong relationship with Christ. If I look at how my life has changed since coming here, my relationship with God has really grown.
Lorraine
There is such a clear sense of sisterhood in our school. On multiple occasions, I have had complete strangers come up to me and ask me to sit with them. Everyone is so kind and supportive, and I cannot think of a better environment for me.