Our Lady Academy vs. Lighthouse Christian Academy
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School Overview
Top Rankings
Our Lady Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Mississippi for:
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Overview
Our Lady Academy (OLA) is the only all-female Catholic school in the state of Mississippi.
Established in 1971 as a comprehensive college preparatory school, OLA serves young women in grades 7-12, with a student body of close to 250 students.
OLA is on the beachfront property that was formerly St. Joseph Academy (SJA) founded in 1858, also an all-girls school.
OLA is Diocese of Biloxi parish school staffed by dedicated lay professionals. Our school enjoys the affiliation of the Sisters of Mercy and embraces the virtues of Mercy as established by Sister Catherine McAuley.
Strong collaboration between OLA and St. Stanislaus (the all-male Catholic school across the street) maximizes the religious, academic, and social opportunities for the students. OLA offers various extracurricular activities including ten sports.
Lighthouse Christian Academy serves 18 students in grades Prekindergarten, is a member of the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI).
The student:teacher of Lighthouse Christian Academy is 9:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Baptist.
Grades Offered
7-12
PK-PK
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
No
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Learning Difference Programs
Yes
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Students Body
Total Students
266 students
18 students
Student Body Type
All-girls
All-girls
% Students of Color
8%
44%
Students by Grade
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Students by Grade
Grade 7 Students
43
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Grade 8 Students
50
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Grade 9 Students
40
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Grade 10 Students
44
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Grade 11 Students
48
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Grade 12 Students
41
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Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
2 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
60%
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Average Class Size
18
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Number of AP Classes
7
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Teacher : Student Ratio
1:13
1:9
Average ACT score
25
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Matric. DataMatriculation Data
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Classroom Dress Code
Formal
(Uniform)
(Uniform)
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Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$6,000
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Tuition Notes
Catholic Rate
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Sports
Total Sports Offered
13
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Sports
Archery, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Dance, Golf, Sailing, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball
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