Berchmans- A school built for him

A school built for him.

Empowering Boys Since 2006

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50 COLLEGE ACCEPTANCE RATE

UPPER SCHOOL STUDENTS PARTICIPATE IN ATHLETICS OR EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

15:1 STUDENT TO FACULTY RATIO

16 average number of years of teacher experience

$2.2M total scholarshipsreceived in 2023

ZIP CODES REPRESENTED

20% of students are Sacred Heart legacies

500 hours of annual professional development

49% of faculty & staff hold advanced degrees

49% AWARDED IN TUITION ASSISTANCE

$1,000 - $19,000 RANGE OF TUITION ASSISTANCE AWARDS $1M AWARDED IN TUITION ASSISTANCE

OUR CAMPUS SETTING

Berchmans Academy is located on 255 acres in historic Grand Coteau, Louisiana. The site of a Vatican recognized miracle in 1866, the campus is known for its tranquil beauty and deep spiritual roots. It is home to Acadiana's only all-boys school.

FREE TO BE HIMSELF.

Welcome to Berchmans Academy in Grand Coteau, LA. A school where the energy and enthusiasm that boys bring to the classroom is celebrated and supported. Berchmans students are empowered to think critically, trust their own voices, chase their curiosity, and lead with the heart.

WHAT'S BEST FOR BOYS?

At Berchmans Academy, this is the question that we ask ourselves in all areas of campus life, from campus layout to curriculum to course scheduling. As experts in education and formation for boys, we understand the all-boys difference and that boys truly do learn differently.

A break from distractions and steeped in the beauty of God’s creation, our boys not only find themselves, but also meaningful, lasting friendships, and a true lifelong love of learning at Berchmans While walking the paths of saints and visiting the Shrine of St John Berchmans at the exact site of the miracle in 1861, our boys lean into their faith and love of God, and this Catholic identity and charism is woven into everything that we do on campus.

Berchmans boys are supported in their journeys to become their best selves, knowing that no two boys are the same. As we seek to educate the whole child, we help to form his mind, and his heart with tenacity, fortitude, and compassion.

Our identity is founded on the guiding principles of all-boys education and the scientific data that supports that boys perform better academically, grow in confidence and independence, and are unafraid to fail in environments that are specifically tailored to meet their needs.

YVONNE SANDOZ ADLER, PH.D., Head of School

WHERE HE CAN BE HIS BEST.

Our dedicated team of faculty and staff, as well as our families, believe that there is a leader inside of every boy, and we are dedicated to helping each student discover her unique leadership style and strengths.

Our philosophy is engineered to empower boys through their time at Berchmans and beyond through fostering programs that empower with autonomy and independence

Throughout our campus, our message is the same: Cultivate curiosity, have courage to try new things, and seek ways to bring knowledge, peace, and love, all in the formation of the Sacred Heart of Jesus.

We believe that if he leads from these principles, he will change the world. We will help him to find his strengths so that he can draw them out and watch them unfold throughout his life.

THE BOYS' SCHOOL ADVANTAGE

Science has proven that each gender learns in a different manner, accelerating at different rates of learning with varying ability to process the information being presented. Teachers have mastered techniques that are tailored to meet the needs of each gender, and a single-sex school allows for those techniques to be used to their fullest potential. “

ROBERT KENNEDY, The Advantages of an All-Boys School, 2021

Bathed in the charism of the five Goals and Criteria of the Sacred Heart, our Mission and philosophy not only encompass a college preparatory education, but just as importantly, the formation of the whole child to be a wellrounded, purposeful citizen of the world."

D'LANE THOMAS, Director of Admissions

HERE, HE WILL SUCCEED.

A school built for Him.