About McGehee School Founded in 1912, the Louise S. McGehee School is the only independent, secular, all-girls Pre-K–12 school in New Orleans. McGehee’s mission is to foster the individual potential of each student, preparing her to think critically, act with high character, and lead with confidence. In McGehee’s dynamic, inclusive community, academic excellence and personal growth go hand-in-hand. Girls learn to embrace curiosity, pursue discovery, and engage in their community as thoughtful citizens. From the earliest grades through senior year, McGehee girls are immersed in a curriculum that is both challenging and inspiring, and designed to spark intellectual curiosity. With every l