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
66
Schools
42
Elementary
21
High Schools
2
K-12 Schools
2713
Graduates (2022)
41,822
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 2024-2025Our Diversity
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 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
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.
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.
