West Bank Living

Ask any native New Orleanian that question and the answer will almost always be the name of their high school.  It doesn’t matter if they have a doctorate from the most prestigious Ivy League university in the country, in New Orleans it’s all about what high school you attended!  Folks who relocate to New Orleans may find this a little odd, especially given the great colleges and universities located right here in the city, but to me it’s just part of the charm of my hometown.

Despite the fact that we are all proud of our high school alma mater, New Orleans is also home to some of the finest institutions of higher learning in the region.  Could one of these be right for you or your child?

Delgado Community College  Delgado has 2 campus locations in New Orleans, the City Park campus and the West Bank campus.   As part of the Delgado program, the Charity School of Nursing is ranked #8 in the nation among associate degree nursing programs.  The West Bank campus of Delgado is located right next door to the NSA New Orleans base in Algiers.

Dillard University   The academic divisions of Dillard include Business, Humanities, Nursing, Educational and Psychological Studies, Natural Sciences and public Health and Social Sciences.  Despite wide spread damage during Hurricane Katrina, Dillard has reopened and is continuing it’s 138 year tradition of educating students in New Orleans.

LSU Health Sciences New Orleans  One of the premier health related universities, LSUHS offers academic programs in Allied Health, Dentistry, Graduate Studies, Medicine, Nursing and Public Health.

Loyola University  Offering over 60 degrees programs in 5 different colleges:  Humanities and Natural Science, Social Sciences, Business, Music and Fine Arts and Law.  Loyola also offers bachelor’s and master’s degree program for non-traditional students in both day and evening classes.

Our Lady of Holy Cross College  A small, Catholic college located on the West Bank in Algiers, OLHCC offers undergraduate programs in a number of fields, including nursing, business administration, education and multiple branches of science.  The graduate program offers advanced degrees in education, arts theology and arts counseling.

Southern University at New Orleans  Offering both undergraduate and graduate programs, SUNO has on-line degree programs for students in Criminal Justice, Early Childhood Education and General Studies.

Tulane University  With a student body made up of representatives of all 50 states and 40 countries, Tulane is truly a diverse university.  Schools and colleges that are part of the Tulane system include the School of Architecture, AB Freeman School of Business, Continuing Studies, Law, Liberal Arts, Medicine, Public Health and Tropical Medicine, Science and Engineering and Social Work.

University of New Orleans  Located near Lake Pontchartain, UNO offers a curriculum that includes Business Administration, Education and Human Development, Engineering, Liberal Arts, Sciences and Business Graduate Programs.  Masters programs are available in Accounting, Business Administration, Health Care Management and Hospitality and Tourism.  UNO also offers an Executive MBA program along with several other specialized fields of study.

Xavier University  Xavier offers studies in the College of Arts and Sciences, a graduate program in Education and the only College of Pharmacy in the state of Louisiana.

Don’t think that your relocation to New Orleans means that your children won’t have access to outstanding collegiate educational opportunities - they will.  In addition to all of the history, culture and architecture that the city has to offer,  we are a great college town too!

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Any relocation, civilian or military, is filled with questions about your destination.  Top of the list for families with children is "How are the schools?"   Every parent wants their child to attend the best possible school, but how do you go about choosing one in a new city?  That answer, of course, depends on where you decide to purchase or rent your new home.  In the New Orleans metropolitan area, there are many options for parents to choose from.

Orleans Parish Schools (City of New Orleans)

Post Hurricane Katrina, the public school system in New Orleans became a complex network of schools run by the School Board, the State of Louisiana and a system of charter schools.  The application process has often been confusing to parents and left them wondering if they made the right choice.  Additionally, there are private and parochial school choices, adding to the often overwhelming job of picking the right fit for your child.

There are some terrific resources available to help research all of the options in New Orleans schools.

New Orleans Public and Charter School Information

New Orleans Parochial School Information

Is your child a budding artist, musician, dancer or actor?  The New Orleans  Center for Creative Arts is an exclusive institution that serves as a training ground for these students with specialized classes held on their riverfront campus.  Attendance is selective and an audition may be a requirement for admission to the program.  Note that NOCCA does not offer core academic subjects, but serves as an adjunct to the student’s regular school.

New Orleans Center for Creative Arts

Jefferson Parish Schools

Jefferson Parish public schools, while suffering damage from Katrina, have not evolved into the spider web of school systems like Orleans Parish has.  School boundaries are generally determined by your home address, so doing a little research prior to your relocation is critical to ensuring you choose to live in an area that is served by your favorite public school.  Of course, private and parochial schools are also available to students who live both in and outside of the parish.

Jefferson Parish Public School Information

Jefferson Parish Parochial School Information - select the Outside of New Orleans link on this page for elementary and high school information

Plaquemines Parish Schools

Plaquemines Parish has long held the reputation for excellent schools, making this a sought after area for parents who want to take advantage of the public school system.  While private and parochial schools accept students regardless of their home address, Plaquemines Parish requires proof of residency for enrollment into any of their public schools.

Plaquemines Parish Public School Information

Plaquemines Parish Parochial School Information - select the Outside of New Orleans link on this page for elementary and high school information

Special Options for Military Families

On the West Bank of New Orleans, the NAS JRB New Orleans offers an on-base school option for military families with elementary and middle school age children.  Belle Chasse Academy is a charter school with the goal of providing an excellent educational environment for the children of military families in the New Orleans area.

Related articles:

Education Week - 2008 Report on Louisiana Schools

If you need local expertise and assistance with your relocation to the New Orleans area, please feel free to contact me by phone at (504) 616-6262 or by email at lisa@lisaheindelsells.com.  I’d love to help you discover your new home in your new city!

• West Bank Homes for Sale – Find a home for sale on the West Bank or other New Orleans metropolitan area.
• Contact Lisa Heindel for help buying or selling your New Orleans area home
• Free online home evaluation of your New Orleans West Bank home

Copyright 2008. Lisa Heindel, All rights reserved.