Mount Carmel Academy

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Mount Carmel Academy is a private, all-girls Catholic high school (grades 8-12) in New Orleans operated by the Sisters of Our Lady of Mount Carmel since 1840, serving approximately 1,250 students through a college-preparatory curriculum with STREAM education, fine arts, and athletics.

Company typePrivate
Founded1840
HeadquartersNew Orleans, United States
Headcount101–250
GTM typeB2C
OfferingServices

What Mount Carmel Academy does

Mount Carmel Academy is a private, all-girls Catholic high school (grades 8-12) located in the Lakeview neighborhood of New Orleans, Louisiana, operated by the Sisters of Our Lady of Mount Carmel since 1840. The institution serves approximately 1,250 students with about 182 faculty and staff on a nine-acre campus, delivering a college-preparatory curriculum that includes 46 AP & Honors courses, an integrated STREAM (Science, Technology, Religion, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics) program with Cognia STEM Certification, 12 competitive sports (27 teams), comprehensive fine arts, and 50+ extracurricular organizations. Facilities include the 36,000 sq ft Phyllis M. Taylor Maker Lab equipped with seven 3D printers and a laser engraver, the WMCA television production studio, three gymnasiums, the Fitzmorris Performing Arts Center, and the Mother Thérèse Chevrel Assembly Center.

The school's core technology stack consists of a 1:1 MacBook Air device program, the Canvas learning management system, the Naviance college counseling platform, and a Finalsite-powered website; the school reports a 9:1 student-to-teacher ratio and an average class size of 15. It is the first high school in New Orleans to earn Cognia STEM Certification and is a Newman Guide Recommended School.

Revenue is generated primarily through annual tuition ($11,700 for returning students in the 2026-27 academic year), supplemented by an $800 one-time new-student enrollment fee, MCA Summer Camp programming for grades 2-8 ($90-$115 weekly), event revenue (Susie Anderson Angeron Golf Classic, Holiday Marketplace), and alumnae/development giving through Parent Annual Giving, Alumnae Annual Giving, Benefector Annual Giving, and capital campaigns such as 'Our Sisters' Legacy.' The go-to-market motion is direct-to-consumer via campus-based enrollment: Open House events, 'Spend the Day' shadow visits for 5th-7th grade girls, the three-week Cub Connection orientation, and a structured application cycle administered through the Archdiocese of New Orleans.

Mount Carmel Academy firmographics

Firmographics

Name: Mount Carmel Academy
Legal name: Mount Carmel Academy
Website: https://mcacubs.com
Company type: Private
Founded year: 1840
Operating status: Operating
Headcount range: 101–250 employees
Short description: Mount Carmel Academy is a private, all-girls Catholic high school (grades 8-12) in New Orleans operated by the Sisters of Our Lady of Mount Carmel since 1840, serving approximately 1,250 students through a college-preparatory curriculum with STREAM education, fine arts, and athletics.
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Mount Carmel Academy industry classification

Industry

Product category: Private Secondary Education
NAICS: Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Educational Services (611)
SIC: Services-Educational Services (8200)
akta.pro primary industry: Faith-Based (Religious) K–12 Schools (EDAJABAC)

Keywords

Private catholic education
Secondary girls school
College preparatory curriculum
Strem stem education
Summer camp programs

Where Mount Carmel Academy is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city: New Orleans
HQ country: United States
HQ region: North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

Mount Carmel Academy business model

Business model

GTM type: B2C
Offering type: Services
Cost components: Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

Tuition: Annual tuition for grades 8-12, the primary revenue stream for the private school. Tuition for 2026-27 is $11,700 for returning students.
Enrollment Fees: One-time enrollment fee of $800 for new students entering the school
Summer Camp Programs: MCA Summer Camp for girls entering grades 2-8, running June 1-26, 2026. Camp fees are $90-$115 per weekly session plus $50 registration fee per child. Morning care is free; aftercare is $40/week or $10/day.
Alumni/Development Giving: Annual giving programs including Parent Annual Giving, Alumnae Annual Giving, Benefactor Annual Giving, Memorial & Tribute Gifts, and capital campaigns such as 'Our Sisters' Legacy' capital campaign
Event Revenue: Revenue from events including Susie Anderson Angeron Golf Classic, Holiday Marketplace, Breakfast with St. Nick, and other alumnae events

Pricing tiers

Model	Billing	Price
Subscription	Annual	Annual Tuition 2026-27
One time/ perpetual license	Pay-as-you-go	New Student Enrollment Fee
Subscription	Annual	Academic Scholarships
Unit Pricing	Pay-as-you-go	Summer Camp - Junior (Grades 2-4)
Unit Pricing	Pay-as-you-go	Summer Camp - Specialty (Grades 5-8)

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels15 records

Mount Carmel Academy product offering

Product offering

Core offering

Mount Carmel Academy is a private, all-girls Catholic secondary school serving grades 8 through 12 in the Archdiocese of New Orleans. It delivers college-preparatory education with 46 AP and Honors courses, STREAM-integrated curriculum, and a 1:1 MacBook Air program, alongside extensive extracurricular offerings in athletics, fine arts, and community service. The school also operates an MCA Summer Camp program for girls entering grades 2-8.

Product overview

Mount Carmel Academy is a private, all-girls Catholic high school (grades 8-12) operated by the Sisters of Our Lady of Mount Carmel since 1840. The institution offers a comprehensive educational program including academic curriculum, STREAM (Science, Technology, Religion, Engineering, Art, Mathematics) education, athletics, fine arts programs, and summer camp activities. The school is located in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

Mount Carmel Academy (Grades 8-12 Catholic Secondary Education) Private, all-girls Catholic college-preparatory day school for grades 8-12, conducted by the Sisters of Our Lady of Mount Carmel under the Archdiocese of New Orleans. Offers 46 AP and Honors courses, STREAM-integrated curriculum, 1:1 MacBook Air program, 27 athletic teams, extensive fine arts, and a 9:1 student-teacher ratio with average class size of 15.
MCA Summer Camp Summer day camp program for girls entering grades 2-8 featuring diverse activities in arts, sciences, and athletics. Camp fees are $90-$115 per weekly session plus a non-refundable $50 registration fee per child, with free morning care and optional aftercare at $40/week or $10/day.

Quantifiable outcome

$32.8 million in scholarships earned by Class of 2025
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Companies that use Mount Carmel Academy

Customer profile

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Mount Carmel Academy technology and API

Technology

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API: No
API docs
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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Mount Carmel Academy partnerships and signals

Strategic signal

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

Pigeon CaterersminorOthersPigeon Caterers provides food services for MCA students, offering home-style menu, gourmet options, homemade soups, wraps, salad bar, and more through the Louviere Dining Center and Café Campbell.
Ochsner Eat Fit NOLAminorOthersOchsner Health partnered with Pigeon Catering and MCA to provide nutritious meal and snack offerings through the Eat Fit NOLA program, designed to enhance mental and physical performance and promote healthy choices.
Louisiana School Athletic Association (LHSAA)coreOthersMCA is a member of LHSAA, which regulates and directs interscholastic athletic activities of Louisiana high schools. All student-athletes must meet LHSAA eligibility requirements.
Lake PontchartrainminorOthersThe school is located a few blocks from the shores of Lake Pontchartrain in Lakeview neighborhood. The lake proximity enables the school's Sailing Team program and provides a distinctive location benefit.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves16 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Mount Carmel Academy competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Broad incumbents

Brother Martin High School: Catholic all-boys college-prep high school in New Orleans; competes for Catholic families in the same market, and frequently considered as the brother-school counterpart for MCA families.
Metairie Park Country Day School: Independent (non-Catholic) coed PK-12 college-prep school in the New Orleans metro; competes for tuition-paying families seeking rigorous college-prep alternatives, including Catholic families leaving the parochial system.
Jesuit High School New Orleans: Elite Catholic all-boys college-prep school in New Orleans; competes for the same donor and reputation pool as MCA and is a natural cross-application sibling school for Catholic families.
Holy Cross School New Orleans: Catholic all-boys college-prep school in New Orleans; part of the same Archdiocese ecosystem and competes for Catholic family mindshare and feeder pipeline in the region.

Direct peers

Academy of the Sacred Heart New Orleans: An all-girls Catholic independent school in New Orleans offering college-prep curriculum; directly competes with MCA for Catholic families seeking single-sex secondary education in the same geography.
Ursuline Academy New Orleans: The oldest continuously operating school in the United States and a fellow all-girls Catholic college-prep high school in New Orleans; competes directly with MCA for the same families in the same metropolitan market.
Dominican High School New Orleans: Catholic coed college-prep school in the New Orleans market; draws from the same Archdiocese feeder pipeline and competes for academically focused families in the region.
St. Mary's Dominican High School: Catholic all-girls college-prep high school in the New Orleans area (Dominican Sisters); competes with MCA for Catholic families seeking rigorous single-sex secondary education.
Archbishop Chapelle High School: Catholic, all-girls high school in Metairie (Greater New Orleans) operated under the Archdiocese; a near-substitute competitor for the same demographic and feeder pipeline as MCA.

Emerging players

Sacred Heart Academy (Louisville, KY): All-girls Catholic college-prep school in Louisville; a comparable institutional model (single-sex Catholic high school with STEM, arts, athletics) that benchmarks how similar schools operate outside the New Orleans market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Mount Carmel Academy financial estimates

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Mount Carmel Academy leadership team

Management profile

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Mount Carmel Academy funding detail

Funding detail

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Mount Carmel Academy M&A and investment

M&A and investment

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Mount Carmel Academy

What does Mount Carmel Academy do?

Is Mount Carmel Academy a public or private company?

Mount Carmel Academy is a private company. It is classified as nonprofit foundation owned and is currently operating.

When was Mount Carmel Academy founded?

Mount Carmel Academy was founded in 1840. It employs 101 to 250 people.

Where is Mount Carmel Academy based?

Mount Carmel Academy is headquartered in New Orleans, United States, in the North America region.

How does Mount Carmel Academy make money?

Five revenue lines are on record. Tuition is the primary driver. The others are enrollment Fees, summer Camp Programs, alumni/Development Giving and event Revenue.

Who are Mount Carmel Academy's main competitors?

Broad incumbents on record are Brother Martin High School, Metairie Park Country Day School, Jesuit High School New Orleans and Holy Cross School New Orleans. Direct peers are Academy of the Sacred Heart New Orleans, Ursuline Academy New Orleans, Dominican High School New Orleans, St. Mary's Dominican High School and Archbishop Chapelle High School. Sacred Heart Academy (Louisville, KY) is listed as an emerging player.

Does Mount Carmel Academy have an API?

No public API is recorded for Mount Carmel Academy.

What industry is Mount Carmel Academy in?

Mount Carmel Academy's product category is Private Secondary Education. Its primary akta.pro industry code is EDAJABAC, Faith-Based (Religious) K–12 Schools. Its NAICS code is 6111 and its SIC code is 8200.