Expanding Education Options for All Students

LOUISIANA SCHOOL CHOICE

School Choice Options for Louisiana Students

Expanding educational choice for student and families is one of Louisiana's Education Priorities. Parents are their child’s first and foremost teachers, and are in control of their child’s education. Families should have the freedom to choose the educational setting that best meets their needs. That’s why we are committed to school choice options, from high-quality traditional public schools to public charters, non-public schools, and home-study programs. No child should be limited by their zip code.

School Choice

LA GATOR Scholarship Program Charter Schools BESE-Approved Nonpublic Schools Nonpublic Schools Not Seeking State Approval BESE-Approved Home Study Program Louisiana Scholarship Program School Choice Program for Certain Students with Exceptionalities Tuition Donation Credit Program

School Choice in Louisiana

These are some of the options families in Louisiana have when choosing the best education environment for their child. Click on the links at the top of this page to learn more and access resources for families, educators, and system leaders.

Traditional Public Schools

Public schools serve local communities and are open to all students. They follow state-approved curriculum standards and are funded by taxpayer dollars to ensure a well-rounded, accessible education.

Charter Schools

Charter schools offer innovative approaches to education and greater flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods. They’re publicly funded and open to all students, with accountability to state standards and school performance.

Nonpublic Schools

Approved nonpublic schools offer families a private school option that meets specific state requirements. They may provide unique curricula, faith-based programs, or specialized instruction to fit family preferences.

Nonpublic Schools Not Seeking State Approval

These private schools operate independently without state oversight. They offer more freedom in curriculum design, though they aren’t required to meet state standards or performance reporting.

Home Study

The home study option allows families to develop a personalized education experience at home. It’s a flexible, parent-led program with state registration available to meet certain criteria and access select state resources.

Louisiana Comeback Campuses performing at higher levels in reading and math than before pandemic

(BATON ROUGE, LA) - The Louisiana Department of Education (LDOE) is recognizing the impact educators have made with students despite facing extraordinary obstacles over the past two years. The Department today recognized 41 schools as Louisiana Comeback Campuses. These schools have made significant gains in both math and English language arts since the pandemic and the impact of two historically active hurricane seasons.

“Louisiana’s students are coming back stronger, and this movement is being led by students, families, and educators,” said State Superintendent Dr. Cade Brumley. “I look forward to visiting these campuses to recognize their progress and learn how we can accelerate further growth for the children of this state.”

Louisiana Comeback Campuses are schools that are performing at higher levels in reading and math than before the pandemic. These schools increased the percentage of students scoring Mastery and above and decreased the percentage of students scoring unsatisfactory in both math and ELA on 2022 statewide assessments when compared to 2019. High school Comeback Campuses also increased their ACT score. Statewide, 41 schools representing 29 school systems earned this prestigious honor.

Dr. Brumley or a member of his leadership team will visit every Comeback Campus over the next few months to personally congratulate educators and students as well as to conduct a learning walk. The learning walk around campus will allow LDOE leaders to see the specific efforts that led to student growth and better understand how they can be used to benefit students across Louisiana.

Comeback Campuses gain a variety of benefits such as recognition on Louisiana School Finder and an official banner presentation.

Louisiana Comeback is a coordinated campaign to recover and accelerate learning lost due to challenges from the pandemic and hurricane-related school disruptions. In 2021, the LDOE asked school systems across the state to join the Louisiana Comeback by committing to invest a portion of their pandemic relief fund into three primary areas: attendance and wellbeing, recovery and acceleration, and professional learning. You can learn more at louisianacomeback.com.

The 2022 Louisiana Comeback Campuses schools can be viewed below:

Acadia Parish: Church Point Middle School
Advantage Charter Academy: Advantage Charter Academy
Avoyelles Parish: Marksville High School
Bienville Parish: Gibsland-Coleman High School
Bienville Parish: Saline High School
Bossier Parish: Bossier Elementary School
Caddo Parish: Atkins Technology Elementary School
Calcasieu Parish: A. A. Nelson Elementary School
Calcasieu Parish: DeQuincy Elementary School
Calcasieu Parish: Oak Park Elementary School
Cameron Parish: South Cameron High School
Claiborne Parish: Haynesville Jr./Sr. High School
East Baton Rouge Parish: Park Elementary School
Educators for Quality Alternatives: The NET 2 Charter High School
Iberia Parish: North Lewis Elementary School
Jackson Parish: Quitman High School
Jefferson Parish: Woodmere School
Lafayette Parish: Broussard Middle School
Lafayette Parish: Early College Academy
Lafayette Parish: Edward J Sam Accelerated School of Lafayette
Lafayette Parish: Lafayette Middle School
Lafayette Parish: Myrtle Place Elementary School
Lafourche Parish: Galliano Elementary School
Natchitoches Parish: Marthaville Elementary & Junior High School
Orleans Parish: Travis Hill School
Ouachita Parish: Boley Elementary School
Plaquemines Parish: Phoenix High School
Rapides Parish: Martin Park Elementary School
Rapides Parish: Northwood High School
Red River Parish: Red River Elementary School
Southern University Lab School: Southern University Laboratory Virtual School
St. Mary Parish: Patterson Junior High School
St. Tammany Parish: Folsom Junior High School
Tangipahoa Parish: Greenville Park Leadership Academy
Tangipahoa Parish: Jewel M. Sumner Middle School
Tangipahoa Parish: Midway Elementary School
Terrebonne Parish: Village East Elementary School
Vermilion Parish: Rene A. Rost Middle School
Washington Parish: Franklinton Junior High School
Washington Parish: Pine School
Washington Parish: Varnado High School

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