1,114

The average class size is 22-24 students.

Research affirms that adolescent girls perform better academically, feel more positive about school, have greater educational aspirations and hold more favorable attitudes toward academic study in an all-girl environment. The presence of a greater number of successful female role models and more opportunities for leadership are key contributing factors. For more on the All-Girl Advantage, visit our Why All Girls page. 

There are 60 different elementary schools represented across the student body, with the freshman class of 2027 coming from 28 different schools. Our students come from Catholic, private, public and charter schools, as well as being homeschooled. We welcome girls of all faiths and backgrounds.

This is our 155th year of excellence. The school was founded in 1868 by the Sisters of St. Joseph on St. Anthony Street (Seventh Street today). The school was moved to the current location in 1941. SJA is the oldest Catholic non-parochial school in Baton Rouge.

The admission application for 2023-2024 opens on September 29, 2023. For more details, visit the Apply to SJA page.

Acceptance letters are mailed in February of each year. For more details, visit the Apply to SJA page.

There are 274 students in this year’s freshman class.

We have Mass approximately once a month – always on holy days and feast days. We pray together in our classes daily, and we hold retreats for each grade level every year. For more on Faith Development, visit our Faith page.

There are 40+ co-curricular clubs/organizations and 12 athletic teams. For more on Student Life, visit the Student Life page.

An incoming student-athlete must meet the requirements established by the Louisiana High School Athletic Association in order to participate in athletics during her freshman year. For details, contact Athletic Director Erin Hart at harte@sjabr.org or (225) 388-2260.

• President: Jan Rhorer Breen
• Principal: Stacia B. Andricain
• Dean of Academics: Aubrey DeJohn
• Dean of Curriculum & Instruction: Aimee Wiles Urdiales '93
• Dean of Women: Christina Myles

For the 2023-2024 academic year, tuition is $12,674. Seniors pay an additional $440 senior fee for a total of $13,114. Tuition for the 2024-2025 academic year will be published in February 2024. For more details on tuition, visit our Tuition & Financial Aid page.

Yes. SJA offers endowed scholarships (tuition assistance) to qualifying families. An application for tuition assistance must be submitted annually. The Josephine Bahlinger Award, Mother Alice Award and 1868 Award are merit-based scholarships awarded to qualifying incoming 9th graders. For more details on financial assistance, visit our Tuition & Financial Aid page.

The tablet computer is owned by the school and is compatible with our network. Students may not use their own computers on campus or in our classes. The tablet is a tool for learning, just as textbooks and lab equipment are, and it is essential that students use the computer issued by the school.

The tablet computer will be used to enhance the quality of teaching and learning in all academic areas. Students and teachers can use their tablet computers to access the school’s network and the internet through both hard-wired and wireless networks.

There are plenty of social events with the guys from Catholic High School; for example, dances and some intramural activities. Also, several of the clubs at the two schools meet together, and there are some shared classes.