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Archbishop Blenk High School (Closed 2006)

17 Gretna Boulevard
Gretna, LA 70053
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About the School

  • Archbishop Blenk is an all-girls, Catholic high school on the Westbank of the Mississippi River in metropolitan New Orleans.
  • It is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and by the Louisiana State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education.
  • It is recognized by the US Department of Education as a National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence.
  • The school mascot is the Dove.
  • The motto is "Renovabis Faciem Terrae" (Renew the Face of the Earth).
  • We are dedicated to instilling in our students qualities that promote renewal.
  • We teach our students the ways of democracy and freedom.
  • Students should understand the difference between working together for a common good and working for one's satisfaction.
  • Archbishop Blenk nurtures academic excellence, spiritual growth, and social development.

School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
Students By Grade

Student Body

Total Students
541 students
Student Body Type
% Students of Color
25%
State avg.: 22%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
National avg.:

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling

School Notes

  • Archbishop Blenk is an all-girls, Catholic high school on the Westbank of the Mississippi River in metropolitan New Orleans. It is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and by the Louisiana State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education. It is recognized by the US Department of Education as a National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence. The school mascot is the Dove. The motto is "Renovabis Faciem Terrae" (Renew the Face of the Earth). We are dedicated to instilling in our students qualities that promote renewal. We teach our students the ways of democracy and freedom. Students should understand the difference between working together for a common good and working for one's satisfaction. Archbishop Blenk nurtures academic excellence, spiritual growth, and social development.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the application deadline for Archbishop Blenk High School?
The application deadline for Archbishop Blenk High School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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