Get Ready! It's High School Admissions Season!

Dear Families,

We are pleased to announce that high school admissions season is underway for Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of New Orleans!

In our Catholic high schools, it is our hope and prayer that each student will grow in faith and knowledge and that each student grows in relationship with Jesus Christ on the path towards lifelong discipleship. We are excited to walk with you as you enter the high school years at one of our excellent area Catholic schools.

To help you navigate this process, the Archdiocesan admissions webpage offers several important resources including open house dates, high school admissions dates and timeline, high school application process for parents, Frequently Asked Questions and the official Catholic high school application.

We encourage you to explore these resources and make plans to learn more about the options available to your family. 

Please note that our Catholic high schools begin at 8th grade – meaning 8th-grade admissions follow the archdiocesan guidelines and calendar, while admissions for 9th through 12th grades are handled directly by each school under their respective transfer policies.

Thank you for partnering with us to form and educate your children!

Yours in Christ,

Dr. RaeNell Houston

Superintendent of Catholic Schools/

Executive Director of the Department of Catholic Education & Faith Formation.

Important High School Admissions Dates 2025-2026

Wednesday, September 24, 2025 - High School Information Night at St. Andrew the Apostle, New Orleans

October 2- November 10, 2025 - Open houses and recruitment activities

Wednesday, November 12, 2025 - Archdiocesan Application emailed to schools and posted on Archdiocesan Website

Friday, November 14, 2025 - Applications returned to Catholic Elementary Schools.

Saturday, January 10, 2026 - Academic Assessment Day 

Friday, February 27, 2026 - Notifications of Acceptance sent to students