St. Joseph School vs. Holy Ghost School
Should you attend St. Joseph School or Holy Ghost School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
Top Rankings
St. Joseph School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Louisiana for:
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School History
Holy Ghost School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Louisiana for:
Overview
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Holy Ghost Catholic School founded in 1912, was opened by five Dominican sisters as St.
Thomas Aquinas School.聽Holy Ghost School was named from the Third Person of the Blessed Trinity, the Holy Ghost / Holy Spirit.
The Holy Spirit is symbolic of peace and security.聽The members of our community ask in prayer, schoolwork, or in leisure that the Holy Sprit guides us and is the center of our school life.
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-8
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Learning Difference Programs
No
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Year Founded
1896
1912
Students Body
Total Students
487 students
671 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
23%
11%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
40
132
Kindergarten Students
56
72
Grade 1 Students
56
58
Grade 2 Students
52
56
Grade 3 Students
51
50
Grade 4 Students
54
60
Grade 5 Students
48
74
Grade 6 Students
48
41
Grade 7 Students
45
53
Grade 8 Students
37
75
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
34 teachers
Number of AP Classes
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4
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
20:1
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Please check website under Admissions for current tuition information.
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