Louisiana is reducing the number of state assessments in high school from six to four, streamlining the testing experience for students and educators. Beginning with students entering ninth grade in 2026–2027, new comprehensive exams in English language arts and math will replace current multi-test formats.

New national Advanced Placement (AP) data released by the College Board shows Louisiana high school students are making significant progress. The share of AP exams where students have earned a score that qualifies for college credit has increased by 24.5 percentage points since 2021, representing nearly two-thirds growth in four years.

The Louisiana Department of Education released 2025 LEAP results showing overall student proficiency in grades 3–8 increased to 35 percent, up one point from last year. Notably, math proficiency rose by two percentage points across these grades.

Louisiana is reducing the number of state assessments in high school from six to four, streamlining the testing experience for students and educators. Beginning with students entering ninth grade in 2026–2027, new comprehensive exams in English language arts and math will replace current multi-test formats.

New national Advanced Placement (AP) data released by the College Board shows Louisiana high school students are making significant progress. The share of AP exams where students have earned a score that qualifies for college credit has increased by 24.5 percentage points since 2021, representing nearly two-thirds growth in four years.

The Louisiana Department of Education released 2025 LEAP results showing overall student proficiency in grades 3–8 increased to 35 percent, up one point from last year. Notably, math proficiency rose by two percentage points across these grades.