Louise S. McGehee School

Louise S. McGehee School

Private Pre-K, Elementary, Middle, High School | Grade Pre-K-12
2343 Prytania St,  New Orleans, LA
4.4
4.6
510 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Eileen F. Powers
Student Teacher Ratio
5:1
Average SAT Score
1370
Average ACT Score
27
Average GPA
3.49
Graduation Rate
100%
Annual Tuition
$28,895

Niche Grade

A+
Academics
B+
Teachers
A-
College Prep
A
Resources/Facilities
A-
Clubs and Activities
B
Sports
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.49
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
5:1
Teachers
119
Full Time Teachers
110
Part Time Teachers
9
College Prep
Average SAT
1370
Math
680
Verbal
690
Average ACT
27
Math
25
English
29
Reading
29
Science
26
Number of AP Courses
15
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
100%
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

White
77.2%
Two or more races
9.9%
Black
7.7%
Hispanic
2.8%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2.3%

School Rankings

#1 Best All Girls Schools in Louisiana
#6 Best Private K12 Schools in Louisiana
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Louisiana State University 58 Students
Tulane University 31 Students
Loyola University New Orleans 23 Students
University of Colorado Boulder 19 Students
New York University 18 Students
University of Mississippi 18 Students
College of Charleston 11 Students
University of Louisiana at Lafayette 11 Students
Sewanee - The University of the South 11 Students
University of Georgia 10 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 21 Students
Biology 21 Students
Psychology 20 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 17 Students
Political Science and Government 14 Students
Communications 8 Students
Pre-Law Studies 7 Students
Computer Science 6 Students
Environmental Science 6 Students
Anthropology 6 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.4 54 Reviews
1.0 Parent
8/8/2022
This school is for those that want the cliche of the private school girl and to pay almost thirty thousand a year with some of the worst facilities in the city.
4.0 Senior
9/23/2021
Mcgehee really shaped me as a learner, and I had some wonderful teachers. the small class sizes were great for me to come out of my shell and participate in the classroom.
4.0 Senior
2/6/2021
The school has provided an excellent eduction and college preparation. Safety has never been an issue. However, there is a lack of diversity and minimal efforts to ensure inclusion of all students socially.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.6 11 Reviews
3.0 other
9/25/2023
Here is a possible review for Louise S. McGehee School based on your input:Louise S. McGehee School is a good school that offers a high-quality education for girls from pre-K to 12th grade. The school has a beautiful campus, a supportive community, and a variety of extracurricular activities. The sc...
5.0 parent
5/19/2022
McGehee has been everything to my daughters. It is their happy place - where they are supported by their teachers and classmates and always guided to be and do their best.
5.0 parent
5/16/2022
The mission for whole child education is clear and there is total buy in among teachers and families. They don’t just talk the talk.
5.0 parent
5/16/2022
My experience with the Lower School at McGehee has been nothing but positive. The children are excited about school each day. The teachers support their development and engage with them in great ways making learning fun for the kids.

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Louise S. McGehee School is a private school for students in grades Pre-K-12 located at 2343 Prytania St in New Orleans, LA. Annual tuition is $28,895. The school has a total enrollment of 510 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 5:1. Louise S. McGehee School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A. The average GPA is 3.49, the graduation rate is 100%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1370 and an ACT score of 27. The average home value in this area is $1,080,260. Discover additional schools in the area, like De La Salle High School, Isidore Newman School, Academy Of The Sacred Heart, and more. Learn more about what New Orleans has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Louise S. McGehee School.

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