I worked harder here than I ever have in college. And that includes my current studies in nursing…read moreschool, though they're very nearly tied in beating me senseless with paperwork. The kids were fantastic. Anyone with the brains to get in can and will fit in here. The faculty is great. The administration was such a problem that I can't give more than three stars. In fact, the administration is what I attribute my pure hatred for high school. Unfortunately there's a school board that oversees the principal. So even though there are huge problems with the current (not personal experience with this one, just from having spoken to several members of the faculty) and previous (good riddance!) principal, it's next to impossible to convince the board that there needs to be a change. If the principal is allowed to pick on teachers he or she doesn't like, it affects how the teachers treat each other and thus how the teachers treat the students. This is a very liberal school. I wish the dress code were less strict. The point of going to Franklin was supposed to be having the ability to be yourself, and to learn who you are. Why can't kids in high school shave a mo-hawk or dye their hair blue if they want to?

This review is for the original Ben Franklin on Carrollton. We did not have Any sports teams at…read moreall, but we got a great education. It was before computers. U really cannot compare the two.

Obviously, I did not attend school here...but my Dad did...back when it was where you sent your son…read moreto get him to behave. Add in an uncle, a bunch of cousins and now my nephew and I guess I do have a good family connection. My reviews are for the chapel and the theater space...where I've spent the most time. The chapel is BEAUTIFUL. Love the domed stained glass...and I was sure I had a photo of it to post. Maybe later. The theater space is good and really state of the art in many ways. The a/c can be spotty so if you're always hot, sit towards the outside walls and if you're usually cold than stay towards the middle.

Best school for young men. I have one that graduated during covid and the school did the best under…read morethe conditions. I have a son that is starting 8th grade and looking forward to the next 5 yrs. We Love Jesuit and are a Jesuit family. Father Brown is a great leader.

Darn it, Jen. L! I thought I could get a "1st to review!"…read more But I guess I will be the 1st person to review this place that actually attended this school.. so here it goes! I started Ursuline as a freshman. When I got there, a few girls had attended the school since kindergarden. Those girls that had been there for a while were pretty smart because their curriculum allowed them the opportunity to get ahead. So by the time I got there, they were in advanced classes. Just being a high school student there was a great experience. Ursuline puts on this one huge event every year in October called Rally. It may seem like a bunch of crazy girls screaming at the top of their lungs in costumes and face paint, but it is so much more than that. And you don't really understand until you are in the Ursuline family. Every class has a mascot that is passed on to the incoming freshmen by their big sister seniors. So it rotates every year. You have 2 and a half months to come together as a class and organize your theme, costumes, songs, cheers, and a lot more to put on a performance. The first prize winners get their mascot name and year on a plaque on the wall... winning rally not only gives you bragging rights, but also respect. When your class wins rally, the other classes respect you and look up to you because it means that your class' organizational and leadership skills surpassed theirs. The concept of rally prepares young ladies to develop leadership and teamwork skills. No one can will rally alone or by doing everything individually... it requires a lot of communication. I can proudly say that my class - the Sioux class of 2008 won rally for 3 years in a row and the one year we did not win, we got runner up. Ursuline also teaches young women the importance of "serviam" to serve others, in addition to Courtesy, Loyalty, and Courage. These are the 4 critical elements of an Ursuline education. I'm proud to say I attended Ursuline Academy and that the education I received here led me to become a better leader, an active member of my community with courtesy, courage and loyalty.

I have three daughters at Ursuline and it has been so great for all three girls. The early…read morechildhood education building is fantastic. They do such a great job of making school a fun and engaging environment. The elementary school is a wonderful environment with low student-teacher ratios, a beautiful blend of the traditional classroom with art and music built into the day. The middle school is wonderful. Small classes, personal attention, a great mix of fun, academics, and art. I have seen incredible personal growth for all three of my daughters. I am so thankful my girls get to attend Ursuline and join their incredible rich history of educating catholic young women.

John M Donald ran a shipping and receiving business out of Baltimore…read more In 1845 he shut his business down (where he employed slaves) and moved his business to NOLA. Before he left Baltimore, he freed all of his slaves and gave them money to start their lives. Then he opened a success port business in NOLA . He brought 100 acres of the 1600 acre park and donated it to the City Park Foundation. Before he died, he freed all of his New Orleans slaves, and also gave them money to start a life with. He build homes for the poor and pretty much gave them away. When he died, he had given money to start public schools in New Orleans and Baltimore. Prior to hurricane Katrina there were 42 John McDonald schools. He was a very generous man and gave away most of his life's savings.

Oh McMain, how I love thee... The school of my Junior High School & High School years…read more Affectionately called the Birthday Cake School because of the look of tiers & the colors. The school faces the corner Nashville & Claiborne, St Joseph & Claiborne; across the street from Ursuline Academy & down the way from Alcee Fortier currently Lusher. At the time of my attendance, this school was 2nd in the district, only to 1st in Louisiana, Benjamin Franklin High School. Unfortunately, post-katrina, they no longer hold this distinction. 3 floors. Large 2 storied auditorium thats often utilized for non-McMain School functions. Spacious classrooms. Moderate cafeteria area for the student body. 3 stars because the condition of the building post-katrina. I've heard of negative events & press as it relates to McMain; it saddens my heart to see a once GREAT school allowed to be run in the ground for lack of concern by the powers that be.

I went to 8th and 9th grade here. Was bullied a lot in gym locker room. They had gymnastics, and a…read moregreat civics and math teacher. The school was big. I think I got a decent education there.

I credit St Augustine's marching band and Jon Batiste for showcasing what an amazing school St…read moreAugustine is. An all boys Catholic high school in New Orlean's 7th ward that was founded in 1951 as a place for excellence. The school's Marching 100 Band is a city treasure and shows up in parades and in Batiste's song "We Are."

Not what it used to be…read more Growing up in the community at large; "St Aug/The Aug" was the placed that ALLLLLL the "aspiring to be young professional African Am Men" strived to go. The parents of said young men also had it in their minds this was the "place to be" for young African American Men. Well that "reputation" has since expired. I've had the not so fortunate pleasure of witnessing 1st hand the reputation & standards of the school spiral out of control. The most recent changing of the guards (administration) is the #1 reason for said displeasure. Additionally, the mismanagement of classrooms, lack of proper student teacher parent communication, unavailability of required supplies... Only adds to the failing reputation. Just not at all what it used to be... I'm saddened to know "St Aug/The Aug" as of late.

What a beautiful campus! Holy Cross is an expansive campus with beautiful and up to date buildings…read more They have great technology, creative labs (I Especially liked the one with various snakes, spiders and a baby alligator) and dedicated teachers and staff, that seem to teach even the most traditional of subjects (such as Math) in creative and engaging ways. I could not have been more impressed by this school and my visit here. It is worth top consideration for anyone who is looking for a school for their son in the New Orleans area!

The campus is beautiful and the sports are good. But, only conventional rote learners with high…read morefunctioning executive skills can survive here. The portal is abysmal; every teacher has a different way of posting to it or not using it at all. I don't know why they don't just use Google Classroom. My son developed severe anxiety and was even throwing up consistently from such a punitive and unsupportive environment. It is really a "no excuses" style school without the support for students. The counselors are overworked and ineffective, and we could not get any help. There is no program to assist ADHD or other common learning differences, only detention and other shaming, as the disciplinarian routinely calls the boys morons. The teachers are painfully ignorant about ADHD, in fact, I was told many times that my son is too smart to have a learning disability and that he just was lazy and not trying. Outside testing proved otherwise. The one accommodation they have to provide by law is extra time for tests, and he was denied that service on multiple occasions. There is also a lot of racism at the school that goes unaddressed, which was deeply unsettling. The years we tried to make this school work were traumatizing for the whole family and we are happily back at public school now.

I mean, it's Edna Karr and I didn't leave the office. The…read morestaff is friendly and accommodating, the kids hate to leave school, and the parents are hilarious.

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This is a special place with a deep commitment to growing and nurturing young people to be complete…read moremembers of our community. The teachers are sincere, the students are happy, and the new President is nothing short of awesome. Go spend a day at DLS and you'll see what I'm talking about. This isn't just another Catholic school. Full disclosure - I graduated from De La Salle in 1999 as was asked to serve on their (new) Board of Trustees in 2012. This is not the same school it was when I graduated in 1999, after the Storm in 2006, or even 2012.

This is a great school. I have two kids at this school with one graduating this year. My senior…read morestarted here as a sophomore and my youngest started in eighth grade. This has been the best move for my kids. The teachers care about the students and go above and beyond for them. My only issue with the school has been some and only some of the administration. I believe there is a lack of authority when needed sometimes. I seems as though if it is a student with parents who are donators or of some importance those kids are not disciplined in the same way as others. I have seen some kids get expelled or suspended and others just get a slap on the wrist for the same or even worse discrepancies. With an administration change this school could be amazing!

Even on Dreary New Orleans Mornings…read moreLusher Arts Brighten the Day! #Nola_Haiku #Smarts&Arts #LusherPride

Amazing! Lusher is a powerhouse of academics and arts. It is a wonderful place for your child to…read moreflourish and grow. The teachers are the best in the city and care about their students. The curriculum is rich and diverse.