A Mount Carmel education is committed to cultivating curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking.Learning at Mount Carmel Academy is about more than memorizing answers. It means asking thoughtful questions, exploring beyond the textbook through hands-on projects and experiments, and approaching challenges with curiosity and resilience. Students collaborate with peers, view setbacks as opportunities to grow, and learn to navigate an ever-changing and complex world.

Our teachers are passionate about their subjects and generous with their time, both in and out of the classroom. With 37 honors courses and 10 AP options, our curriculum challenges students while allowing them to explore their individual interests. An average class size of 15 creates a learning environment that is interactive, inclusive, and personal.

Students are supported by eight full-time guidance counselors and a full-time college counselor, providing academic, social, and emotional guidance every step of the way.

At Mount Carmel Academy, students learn how to think, not what to think. They graduate with confidence in themselves, compassion for others, and the preparation they need to succeed in college and beyond.

Mount Carmel Academy is the first high school in New Orleans to earn STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) Certification from Cognia. This distinction recognizes schools that have successfully integrated STEM education throughout their curriculum while demonstrating excellence in teaching and learning.  Learn more.