Louisiana High School Named One Of Most Expensive In America

All parents in Louisiana want to ensure that their children have access to the greatest education possible. Additionally, some wealthy families decide to pay for their child's education at a private institution. One Louisiana high school was recently listed as one of the most expensive in the US, meaning that tuition there might cost parents as much as a college education.

A publication named Alot Education recently ranked the Most Expensive High School In Every State. The average tuition to attend a private high school in Louisiana is $9,566, but one school in the Bayou State blows that average away.

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What is the most expensive private school in Louisiana?

• McGehee School in New Orleans

Louise McGehee founded the institution, which opened in September 1912. The school was formerly known as Mrs. Chapman's School. Later on, it relocated to a Garden District mansion. It was listed as one of New Orleans' most well-liked private schools in the 1938 Works Progress Administration New Orleans City Guide.

Here's what Alot Education said about McGehee School:

McGehee School in Louisiana is a prestigious and historic all-girls school. It prides itself on student involvement and the empowerment of the women who are educated there. They hold really high standards for their students, and 100% of their graduates go to college.

$26,020 is actually on the cheaper side of this list, so McGehee School might be a good option for your daughter if you are looking for this type of prestige.

Here are some facts about the school on McGehee School's website:

• 100% of school graduates attend college
• 432 students
• 8:1 student to teacher ratio
• Campus consists of 10 buildings and 6 historic homes
• 65 members of faculty have advanced degrees

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