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Our school

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ABOUT
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Our Vision

All students receive a high-quality education that fosters their individual capabilities, while ensuring that they thrive, achieve physical and mental wellness, and are prepared for civic, social, and economic success.

Who We Are

67

Schools

41

Elementary

23

High Schools

3

K-12 Schools

2,480

Graduates (2022)

41,583

Students (2020-2022)

Special thanks to our partners at the Cowen Institute at Tulane University for compiling the following chart of public schools in New Orleans. 

New Orleans Public Schools Governance Chart 2024-2025

Our Diversity

Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.1% American Indian: 0.2% Multiple Races: 1% Asian: 2% White: 7% Hispanic: 7% Black: 82%

HISTORY

One hundred twenty-three years after the founding of New Orleans as a French port city and thirty-eight years after the Louisiana Purchase, the New Orleans Public Schools system was established on March 26, 1841.

GOVERNANCE

NOLA-PS is a community of schools monitored and supported by the District's Central Office, which carries out policies set by the elected Orleans Parish School Board.

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NOLA-PS Evolve

 

NOLA Public Schools (NOLA-PS) is excited to share the unanimous approval of its new five-year Strategic Plan of Action, NOLA-PS Evolve, by the Orleans Parish School Board (OPSB). This transformative plan focuses on educational excellence, emphasizing Equity, Achievement, Transparency, Efficiency, and Transformation. Superintendent Dr. Avis Williams invites the community to participate in shaping the future of education.

 

NOLA-PS Evolve builds on the existing strategic plan, with key commitments, including Effective and Connected Communications, High-Quality Schools, Students, Staff, and Community Wellbeing, and Operational Excellence. Initiatives like the "Portrait of a Graduate," NOLA-PS CAREs program, and mental health promotion are central. The plan prioritizes responsiveness to changing needs and values community engagement for alignment with stakeholders' needs. Your involvement is appreciated as we work together to enhance education.

 

To learn more, please click here or the NOLA-PS Evolve picture on the left.

Portrait of a Graduate

The Portrait of a Graduate is the NOLA Public Schools North Star for a thriving educational experience that prepares the whole child for success today and beyond. It consists of post-secondary skills, traits, and mindsets our students need to excel in an ever-changing world.

Portriat of a Graduate Guidebook

5-Year Portfolio Plan

The NOLA Public Schools Five-Year Portfolio plan is structured around four areas of inquiry, each with key metrics to understand their current performance.

Five-Year Portfolio Plan 2024 Annual Report

Five-Year Portfolio Plan 2024 Technical Report

Contact

Report Fraud

Department of Children and Family Services

Call 1-855-4LA-KIDS (1-855-452-5437) to report child abuse and neglect.

Report Abuse

Hotline Number for Parents
504-527-KIDS

School-based issues or concerns from parents

24-hour Hotline Number for Community
504-522-HELP

School and District based concerns, feedback, & inquiries from school staff or community members

External Resources

NOLA Public Schools. Every Child. Every School. Every Day.

2401 Westbend Parkway
New Orleans, Louisiana 70114

Phone: 504-304-5612

Phone: 504-304-3520

Hotline Number for Parents
504-527-KIDS

School-based issues or concerns from parents

24-hour Hotline Number for Community
504-522-HELP
District based community concerns, feedback, & inquiries from school staff or community members