Archbishop Shaw has offered a quality college preparatory education to boys on the Westbank since 1962.
Archbishop Shaw High School is an Archdiocesan school administered under the auspices of the Salesians of St. John Bosco.
It is approved by the Louisiana State Department of Education and the Southern Association of Secondary Schools and Colleges.
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 414 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
Student Body
Total Students
414 students
Student Body Type
% Students of Color
37%
State avg.: 23%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Admissions Director
Mr. Matthew Ducote
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Archbishop Shaw High School?
The application deadline for Archbishop Shaw High School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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