The school's student body was 35.1% (93) White, 23.4% (62) Black, 15.8% (42) two or more races, 13.6% (32) Hispanic and 12.1% (32) Asian.

[1] The school was founded in 1920, and named for Pere Henri Lacordaire, a Dominican priest who lived in post-revolution Paris.

[9] Lacordaire Academy provides many clubs and organizations that students can join based on their own interests and availability.

At Lacordaire, a student can create any club that she desires as long as they find a moderator and people to join.

[10] Sports offered include:[2] A runner from the school was the Non-Public B individual champion in 2002.