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
Welcome to NOLA Public Schools.
We are a community of public schools devoted to educating and preparing all our students to thrive in life. For 180 years, public education in New Orleans has been a part of this vibrant and multicultural city’s complicated history.
Today, we work to be the ‘good change' in public education; work to overcome adversity; and work to champion resilience to pursue the promise of a quality education for all students. In our district, students can grow and learn to be well-prepared, engaging leaders in the community, in business, and in public life. We have immense pride in the many generations of New Orleans public school graduates who are making a difference in New Orleans and beyond.
68
Schools
41
Elementary
23
High Schools
3
K-12 Schools
2,480
Graduates (2022)
43,952
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 2023-2024Our Diversity
New Orleans Students Pre vs. Post Katrina
Graduation Rate
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TOPS Eligibility Rate
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College Entry Rate
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2017
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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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.
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.NOLA-PS Evolve
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.
