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![Order in the Court]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1544653176/mountcarmel/jnpc4iswjcagabgamix5/MockTrial2018-5.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1544653176/mountcarmel/jnpc4iswjcagabgamix5/MockTrial2018-5.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1544653176/mountcarmel/jnpc4iswjcagabgamix5/MockTrial2018-5.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1544653176/mountcarmel/jnpc4iswjcagabgamix5/MockTrial2018-5.jpg","width":1200}])
Students in Law Studies participated in mock trials.
![Genius Project]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1544133027/mountcarmel/vtnshvapein6igznr6oz/GeniusHour2018-2.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1544133027/mountcarmel/vtnshvapein6igznr6oz/GeniusHour2018-2.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1544133027/mountcarmel/vtnshvapein6igznr6oz/GeniusHour2018-2.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1544133027/mountcarmel/vtnshvapein6igznr6oz/GeniusHour2018-2.jpg","width":1200}])
Inspired by a business practice at Google, students spend 20% of their class time on a passion project.
![Happy Birthday, Jesus!]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1544557915/mountcarmel/r26ss38kw6cjlw9ymiwi/HBDJesus2018-8.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1544557915/mountcarmel/r26ss38kw6cjlw9ymiwi/HBDJesus2018-8.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1544557915/mountcarmel/r26ss38kw6cjlw9ymiwi/HBDJesus2018-8.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1544557915/mountcarmel/r26ss38kw6cjlw9ymiwi/HBDJesus2018-8.jpg","width":1200}])
Child Development students celebrated Jesus' birthday with Cub Corner children.
![Spaghetti Bridges, Part II]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1544549137/mountcarmel/uz2wrjfdolqule961ewh/SpaghettiBridges-9.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1544549137/mountcarmel/uz2wrjfdolqule961ewh/SpaghettiBridges-9.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1544549137/mountcarmel/uz2wrjfdolqule961ewh/SpaghettiBridges-9.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1544549137/mountcarmel/uz2wrjfdolqule961ewh/SpaghettiBridges-9.jpg","width":1200}])
Intro to Engineering students designed and built bridges out of uncooked noodles.
![Mu Alpha Theta Math Competition]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1544548006/mountcarmel/ajruhoszctgaw2xrgrhx/MuAlphaTheta-BenFranklin.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1544548006/mountcarmel/ajruhoszctgaw2xrgrhx/MuAlphaTheta-BenFranklin.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1544548006/mountcarmel/ajruhoszctgaw2xrgrhx/MuAlphaTheta-BenFranklin.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1544548006/mountcarmel/ajruhoszctgaw2xrgrhx/MuAlphaTheta-BenFranklin.jpg","width":1200}])
MCA students placed fourth overall.
![BioGames]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1544461151/mountcarmel/tsktohruckjaybxn8kbf/BioGames2018-19.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1544461151/mountcarmel/tsktohruckjaybxn8kbf/BioGames2018-19.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1544461151/mountcarmel/tsktohruckjaybxn8kbf/BioGames2018-19.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1544461151/mountcarmel/tsktohruckjaybxn8kbf/BioGames2018-19.jpg","width":1200}])
Biology students led review games in preparation for exams.
![Second Sunday in Advent]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1544385551/mountcarmel/a7chdogzvdfn2wqnvuef/nativity-awaitingjesus.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1544385551/mountcarmel/a7chdogzvdfn2wqnvuef/nativity-awaitingjesus.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1544385551/mountcarmel/a7chdogzvdfn2wqnvuef/nativity-awaitingjesus.jpg","width":640}])
![WMCA: December 7, 2018]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1544217328/mountcarmel/j4x9mqqe8n3p23xv5xfs/WMCA-xmas.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1544217328/mountcarmel/j4x9mqqe8n3p23xv5xfs/WMCA-xmas.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1544217328/mountcarmel/j4x9mqqe8n3p23xv5xfs/WMCA-xmas.jpg","width":798}])
WMCA's Christmas Show
![College Signing: Volleyball]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1544214256/mountcarmel/yp07ae4z8cvavnvgz2xe/MadelynKeen-Volleyball_MissCollege-1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1544214256/mountcarmel/yp07ae4z8cvavnvgz2xe/MadelynKeen-Volleyball_MissCollege-1.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1544214256/mountcarmel/yp07ae4z8cvavnvgz2xe/MadelynKeen-Volleyball_MissCollege-1.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1544214256/mountcarmel/yp07ae4z8cvavnvgz2xe/MadelynKeen-Volleyball_MissCollege-1.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1544214256/mountcarmel/yp07ae4z8cvavnvgz2xe/MadelynKeen-Volleyball_MissCollege-1.jpg","width":1425}])
Madelyn Keene signed to play volleyball at Mississippi College.
![Christmas Concert]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1544207616/mountcarmel/l9adr5uxt3cmjnzam6qr/ChristmasConcert-27.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1544207616/mountcarmel/l9adr5uxt3cmjnzam6qr/ChristmasConcert-27.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1544207616/mountcarmel/l9adr5uxt3cmjnzam6qr/ChristmasConcert-27.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1544207616/mountcarmel/l9adr5uxt3cmjnzam6qr/ChristmasConcert-27.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1544207616/mountcarmel/l9adr5uxt3cmjnzam6qr/ChristmasConcert-27.jpg","width":1392}])
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Spotlight
![Spring Fling logo]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1544041493/mountcarmel/nem9p2eufdolv3wwjmvq/SpringFling.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1544041493/mountcarmel/nem9p2eufdolv3wwjmvq/SpringFling.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1544041493/mountcarmel/nem9p2eufdolv3wwjmvq/SpringFling.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1544041493/mountcarmel/nem9p2eufdolv3wwjmvq/SpringFling.png","width":1200}])
Considering sponsoring MCA's annual fundraising gala.
![Cub Shoppe for the Holidays!]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1543935545/mountcarmel/shmlvadlkiablyittys6/CubShoppe-7.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1543935545/mountcarmel/shmlvadlkiablyittys6/CubShoppe-7.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1543935545/mountcarmel/shmlvadlkiablyittys6/CubShoppe-7.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1543935545/mountcarmel/shmlvadlkiablyittys6/CubShoppe-7.jpg","width":1200}])
Find the perfect gift for all the Cubs on your list!
![CityBusiness logo with MCA as Winner for Reader Rankings 2018]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1531776687/mountcarmel/ssvmsfyx7kyrjv1tcet2/ReaderRankings2018logo_MountCarmel.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1531776687/mountcarmel/ssvmsfyx7kyrjv1tcet2/ReaderRankings2018logo_MountCarmel.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1531776687/mountcarmel/ssvmsfyx7kyrjv1tcet2/ReaderRankings2018logo_MountCarmel.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1531776687/mountcarmel/ssvmsfyx7kyrjv1tcet2/ReaderRankings2018logo_MountCarmel.png","width":900}])
MCA ranks at the top of New Orleans CityBusiness 2018 Reader Rankings.
![MCA in Gambit's 2018 Best of New Orleans]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1535468811/mountcarmel/igzwnbv4kojjhpjaaegv/Gambit-ThankYou_.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1535468811/mountcarmel/igzwnbv4kojjhpjaaegv/Gambit-ThankYou_.png","width":309}])
Mount Carmel was listed in 2018 "Best High School" category.
15
Average Class Size
50+
Student Clubs & Activities
9
Full-time Counselors
$24.7M
in Scholarships by Class of 2018
45
AP & Honors Courses
1328
College Credit Hours Earned by Class of 2018
11
Athletic 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
Anna
MCA is preparing me for the future through exposure to technology and the resources available. The counselors are always seeking to help me plan for what lies ahead, and I am always reminded of how important it is to give my best performance every year.
Taylor
At Mount Carmel you are not just a student; you are a sister and friend. You are loved not only by your classmates, but by all students, teachers, and staff. I love that MCA is not just a school for us; it is a home.
Caroline
What I love most about Mount Carmel is the supportive and loving environment. I love the positivity and the sisterhood I am a part of, and I love being in an environment where I am flourishing not only academically, but spiritually and socially as well.
Hayley
Mount Carmel has impacted my life spiritually by giving me countless opportunities to grow in my faith, including weekly masses, daily rosary prayer, many clubs and activities focused on spirituality, and much more. Everything is centered on faith, which is one of its unique, wonderful assets.