Admissions
Important Dates
NCAP applications are available online | November 7, 2022 |
Willow Supplemental Form available | November 7, 2022 |
Deadline to submit NCAP | January 20, 2023 |
Deadline to submit Willow Supplemental Form | January 23, 2023 |
Deadline to submit required supporting documents | January 25, 2023 |
Why Willow?
The Willow School's renowned academic program engages students and challenges them to think critically, analytically, and creatively. A National Blue Ribbon School in partnership with university affiliates, The Willow School has mastered the art of balancing a rigorous academic program, with accompanying higher expectations, and student well-being.
Our unique curriculum is founded on the concept of arts integration. The school believes strongly in the power of combining critical thinking skills and creativity to prepare its students for a successful academic future and to help them develop and grow into adulthood.
An Orleans Parish public school, serving more than 1900 students on three campuses, The Willow School maintains an A rating with the Louisiana Department of Education. It is the highest-rated K-12 school in the State.

Understanding the Admissions Process
All New Orleans public schools participate in the NOLA-PS Common Application Process (NCAP). The Willow School is one of three Orleans Parish public schools with an academic admissions requirement. All applicants must complete the following:
the NCAP application, with The Willow School, ranked as a choice
the Willow Supplemental Admissions Form (SAF) which is emailed to applicants upon completion of the NCAP
an eligibility assessment at The Willow School
Please use the Learn More tab on the left for more information or call our Admissions Office. We are happy to assist you.
Thank you for your interest in The Willow School!