Jesuit High School

Posted: March 30, 2024

Great school in the NOLA area...although the area is not the best. Prepares boys for college fairly well. Definitely would recommend to any boy, who lives in NOLA. If you were on the Northshore...there are great schools in a better area. Jesuit is relatively cheap, when compared to other parochial / private schools in the GNO.

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Posted: February 15, 2023

Almost every teacher there is the best I have ever seen, there is a new disciplinarian now that is much more orderly.

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Posted: November 3, 2019

Many of the teachers at the school are very accommodating in relation to the amount of homework they give. It's not an unbearable amount and can usually be completed within a few hours. As an athlete at the school, I was never forced to stay up late at night to complete tedious homework assignments. There are many programs at the school that offer assistance for particular classes and the teachers are very open and available to help with the homework.

Posted: November 3, 2019

Yes. They're very caring and they truly care for the progression and success of their students. I've been very positively affected by my teachers and their personability. It's helped me feel open enough to approach my teachers at my university for help.

Posted: November 3, 2019

Many of the teachers are role models. They personify character through their kindness, strong faith, and respect for their students. I understand that many students may not like their teachers because of the difficulty of their courses, but looking back at my past teachers I realize that I'm very grateful for what they did for me.

Posted: November 3, 2019

Jesuit builds Men for Others. There are limitless opportunities at this school to become a leader. Not everyone is an academic mastermind or a pure athlete. The diversity in the students' abilities and the amount of clubs and/or extracurricular activities that they can be involved in gives a limitless window for the students to be put into a leadership position.

Posted: November 3, 2019

Some of the students see the different tracts offered at the school as discrimination based on test scores, but they set up the students to succeed in the courses based upon their test scores. The students have the ability to move between different course by talking to their advisors. If they want to be tested they have the opportunity to do so.

Posted: November 3, 2019

Some instances of bullying go unreported because as an all-male college there is a lot of banter between the boys. So, on occasion, there are some instances where legitimate bullying is cast aside as joking. When administration is alerted of bullying they do their best to stop the problem and issue proper punishment. As a whole I feel like many guys don't give a damn about what people they don't associate with say about them. Everybody has their people they associate with. Even if they don't have people to associate with, another student will come along and try to help be a friend. I've witnessed it time and time again.

Posted: November 3, 2019

A1 Steak Sauce. It was one hell of a ride and I couldn't imagine doing it anywhere else. I feel fully prepared for college both socially and academically.

Posted: March 8, 2018

Posted: March 8, 2018

As a student here for only one year, I did not have any character development. My character was destroyed through depression because of the horribly experience I had, I had no help with this situation either.

Posted: March 8, 2018

Posted: March 8, 2018

Jesuit does not offer any help with students with learning differences, to go here you must be willing to help the school's profile of keeping high ACT and SAT scores, and making sure the school has 20+ National Merit Finalists.

Posted: March 8, 2018

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Posted: March 8, 2018

I had an awful experience at Jesuit. Jesuit was a family tradition for me, and I was very excited to start, as I was a third-generation student. This school made me into a person I didn't even know anymore. I was depressed, this school was that awful. Nothing about it was good for me, I had awful/mean teachers, who would not help me with anything. I had a personal injury, and the school/administration would not help me with my accommodations, they simply told me to get over it, which affected my studies and grades. The students here are awful, who think they're too good for the world... this school DOES NOT make you a "Man for others." The only positive I could see of sending your kid here is that they will be prepared for college; the academics are unarguably the best on the Southshore for guys, however, the experience you have personally, which is just as important, is not a good one, in my eyes. I respect the institution... it is effective with its education, however, every other aspect is totally awful. Unless you go to Christian Brothers for elementary school, good luck!

Posted: August 16, 2016

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Posted: August 16, 2016

As a graduate of and former student-athlete (football and track) at Jesuit, I could be biased towards my alma mater. However, living out of Louisiana and raising a son, I realize the benefits of having gone to Jesuit. People may refer to those affiliated with Jesuit 'arrogant'. Well, in a sense, we can be; but it is an arrogance based on our belief in our abilities.

Father McGinn once said, "Jesuit has very high expectations of its students, but we provide them with the resources to meet those expectations." That says a lot about the culture and mindset at Jesuit. Yes, we are taught to be "men for others", as demonstrated by our annual Thanksgiving Food Drive; but we are also taught to expect to be challenged. The number of National Merit and National Achievement acknowledgements we receive each year is an example of Jesuit's academic strengths.

People also have a misconception of Jesuit's being only for "rich kids." We graduate from Jesuit with the "richness" provided by our dedicated faculty, priests, administrators, and coaches; but the student body is very socioeconomically diverse. Please refer to Jesuit's website to see how its tuition compares to other school in the Greater New Orleans area. You might be surprised. As several postings alluded, our alumni and dedicated parents support the school, helping to keep the expenses somewhat reasonable.

My only regret was not considering Jesuit for 8th grade because it may have provided me the opportunity to participate in more honors courses. Very proud to be a Blue Jay!

AMDG!

Posted: July 12, 2016

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My son graduated from Jesuit in 1994. The school taught him discipline and how to excel. The ROTC program taught him the meaning of teamwork. Academically there is no finer school in the south. He earned his PhD in Biochemistry from University of Texas which was made possible by his time spent at Jesuit.

Posted: July 11, 2016

Great academics and athletics. The alumni are a presence in the community. I love this school.

Posted: July 11, 2016

Jesuit High School is the premier High School for boys in New Orleans. the English and Math Departments really did a fantastic job in preparing my son for college. affordable too!

Posted: July 11, 2016

Living here is New Orleans, there are few schools I would send my son to. This is an excellent High School for boys. the athletics and academics are well worth the cost of admission. From what I hear, the alumni are very active and supportive in the community.

Posted: July 11, 2016

As a graduate from 2010, Jesuit High School is one the best schools in America. It gave me the tools and resources to not only be successful, but to strive for greatness. Jesuit will always be a big part of my life.

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As a graduate from 1999, I've experienced first-hand the benefits of their education, network, and discipline that they instilled from day 1.

Posted: July 11, 2016

two members of my team attended this school. they are exceptional individuals who are very educated and motivated. they swear that it was the teachings from this school that made them who they are today.

Posted: July 5, 2016

AMDG. This is the best school in New Orleans for young boys to develop into great men.

Posted: February 21, 2016

Easily the best school In Louisiana and one of the best schools in the country. It's simple actually, if you want your son to have the opportunity to be involved with others and get the best education possible and high testing scores on the ACT and SAT, send your son go Jesuit. The average ACT score is a 29 which is outrageously higher than any other school in LA and it had 43 national merit semifinalists. That is doubled from the next highest school. Easily the best school Louisiana.

Posted: February 23, 2014

The review before must have had a hard time with the structure and prestige of the Jesuit environment. I assure you that they are academically advanced compared to any high school in the STATE. I suppose that for some this environment is overwhelming... the boys are forced to grow up and either fail or succeed. Anyone that has a negative thing to say about Jesuit is probably making excuses because they didn't have what it took to excel amongst the elite.

Posted: December 11, 2013

This school is learning at a lower two grades younger than their level. This school focuses too much on athletics and unless you are athletic you can not play sports. Too many kids feel left out at Jesuit like my son. There is too many restrictions and the uniforms hurt the schools reputation. When my son graduated he said he felt like he just escaped from prison. I have heard of lots of kids get caught from drinking, smoking and drugs.

Posted: April 5, 2013

Jesuit High School was a wonderful experience for all of my sons. I cannot say enough about how well they were prepared for college and beyond---medical school. Thanks for the wonderful experience!

Posted: March 31, 2013

This school is, without a doubt, the best high school in America. The quality and aspiration for excellence is the standard. Plus, the motto is " Be a man for others."

Posted: February 12, 2012

I am a member of the Class of 1963. The experience of becoming a Blue Jay and the formation I underwent during my years at Jesuit prepared me to embrace the Ignatian ideal of being 'A Man for Others'. The academic training was rigorous and unrelenting and the concept of taking responsibility for my actions was deeply imprinted on my character. I learned that the essence of leadership is contained in just two words: FOLLOW ME! I truly believe that whatever good there is in me comes directly from being a Blue Jay. On my first day as a new boy I was challenged by the thought provoking question, "When God gave you a brain do you suppose He had in mind that you do something with it?" I have tried my best to live up to the challenges presented by Jesuit and I will continue to do so until I have to account for myself before God. Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam! Pierre duQuesnay Kirk Colonel, Ret. Barrister-at-Law (UK)

Posted: September 10, 2011

As a graduate quickly approaching his 15-year reunion, I thought I'd speak to the quality of men this school produces. My group of friends/alumni may not be entirely representative of the school, but at our ten-year reunion, my friends all had Masters, PhDs, JDs, or MBAs and were all successful and happy in our chosen professions. I have no doubt that the competition among us to succeed in school carried through our post-Jesuit days when we parted ways after high school. The teachers are generally hard but fair. Students who want to succeed will be given the opportunity to attain a top notch education.

Posted: July 16, 2011

My son is bright and did well but was "lost" in the crowd. He is shy and was not encouraged or inspired by his teachers to develop his interests and talents. If you're not "into" sports and the "connections" you may use later in the New Orleans area it may not be for your son. The academics are good but I would have preferred a school that was "happy to have him" rather than one that thought he should be happy "they allowed him" to attend. The Myth is greater than the Reality.

Posted: June 30, 2011

Jesuit offers an outstanding educational, personal, and spiritual experience. If your child is fortunate enough to gain admission, rest assured that he will receive a top notch education and grow to become a"man for others." I attended a top Ivy League university after Jesuit and had skills that were second to none. Jesuit prepares you for life. Still, Jesuit may not be for everyone, however. The young men who enter it's doors are expected to hit the ground running. That is not to say that counseling services are not offered and good, but stepping up in a rigorous environment takes strength of character. Those who do become Blue Jays.

Posted: January 30, 2011

Excellent all around. My three sons have all been given a great education. From academics to the arts to athletics there is no school better in the state.