Saint Katharine Drexel Preparatory School has a long legacy. Found in the Uptown New Orleans neighborhood of West Riverside, the college preparatory school was established in 1915 by the Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament. Originally named Xavier University Preparatory School, the institution was taken over by six alumni in 2013 when Xavier Prep was set to close. The alumni began administering the campus and changed the name to honor St. Katharine Drexel, a nun who worked in New Orleans educating minority children.
The school enrolls 270 students and serves girls from seventh grade through 12. Classes are kept small, and the student-to-teacher ratio is 14–1, ensuring each pupil is given one-on-one time with their teachers. The school is a private Catholic institution, and tuition is dependent on grade level, although the highest fee is $8,850 for seniors. St. Katharine’s is successful in its mission to prepare students for college as 98% of graduating seniors go on to a four-year university.
For athletically inclined students, the school offers volleyball, softball, basketball, and track and field. It also encourages its students to take part in co-curricular activities and clubs. There are nearly 20 to choose from, including band, robotics, theater, modern dance and student council.
Saint Katharine Drexel Preparatory School
Private Middle, High School
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Grade 7-12
5116 Magazine St,
New Orleans, LA
268
Students
B-
School Details
Head of School
Cheryllyn Branche
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Average SAT Score
1100
Average ACT Score
19
Average GPA
3.3
Annual Tuition
$8,850
Religious Affiliation
Catholic
Niche Grade
B+
C
C-
C
C+
A-
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.3
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
23
Full Time Teachers
15
Part Time Teachers
8
College Prep
Average SAT
1100
Math
550
Verbal
550
Average ACT
19
Math
17
English
20
Reading
20
Science
19
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
98%
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
English
28%
State Average
10%
Math
1%
State Average
31%
Science
7%
State Average
6%
Student Diversity
Black
99.3%
Hispanic
<1%
Two or more races
<1%
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Colleges Students are Considering
Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Louisiana State University
93 Students
Xavier University of Louisiana
77 Students
Southern University & A&M College
71 Students
University of Louisiana at Lafayette
69 Students
Dillard University
63 Students
Southeastern Louisiana University
61 Students
Nicholls State University
61 Students
Grambling State University
60 Students
Loyola University New Orleans
51 Students
University of Southern Mississippi
50 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing
32 Students
Psychology
26 Students
Business
23 Students
Biology
23 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
18 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
17 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration
10 Students
Chemistry
8 Students
Sport and Fitness Management
8 Students
Biomedical Sciences and Molecular Medicine
6 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
5/22/2020
My experience at Drexel Prep was rocky. I truly believe this school has made a drastic change over the years and not for the best. Although the sisterhood is phenomenal; the order, structure and the way things are ran lacks. The school needs to make a change and start listening to the students for once.
1/6/2020
After spending my first semester at Xavier, I definitely found it hard to get used to it since it was so different from my previous school. The school offers help from so many different perspectives. Hard work, determination, and passion drove me to finish my semester strong. The school overall encourages me to become a leader to promote a more just society.
1/9/2019
My overall experience at St. Katharine Drexel Prep has been very good. The bond between the students and staff is amazing.
GreatSchools Reviews
4/18/2013
Xavier Prep has a wonderful climate that fosters leadership and sisterhood. Students leave from Prep with a sense of confidence in their abilities to excel in whatever areas they choose to pursue.
12/7/2012
How dare anyone say that there are public schools better. As a Xavier University Preparatory High School graduate I can assure you, I was prepared from stem to stern for everything I was to experience in Washington, DC when I was graduated from THE PREP. If you prefer to send your child to a public...
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About West Riverside
List Price Range
$57K - $887K
Homes For Sale
5
Average Home Value
$696,978
Median Lot Size
3,049 Sq Ft
% Renters
51%
Household Income
$132,147
% of College Grads
65.6%
Median Age
44
Average House Size
2,011 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
47.6%
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