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Breathing new life into Louisiana education

NSLA acts as a strategic advisor and broker for high-quality school operators and mission-aligned organizations to expand access to excellent, innovative educational opportunities for children across the state of Louisiana.

Opportunity Areas

There is a tremendous need across Louisiana for high quality, innovative public schools. Click the map to explore educational opportunities in the state's largest parishes.

Caddo Parish
School Rating:
C
District Enrollment:
33,243
Students in D/F schools:
11,620 (35%)
Charter Enrollment:
1,756 (5.3%)
Economically disadvantaged:
67.3%
Calcasieu Parish
School Rating:
B
District Enrollment:
28,392
Students in D/F schools:
1,682 (6%)
Charter Enrollment:
2,288 (8%)
Economically disadvantaged:
53.9%
City of Monroe
School Rating:
C
District Enrollment:
8,200
Students in D/F schools:
3,287 (40%)
Charter Enrollment:
0 (0%)
Economically disadvantaged:
76.4%
Jefferson Parish
School Rating:
C
District Enrollment:
47,712
Students in D/F schools:
12,336 (26%)
Charter Enrollment:
7,152 (15%)
Economically disadvantaged:
74.5%
Ouachita Parish
School Rating:
B
District Enrollment:
18,387
Students in D/F schools:
2,704 (15%)
Charter Enrollment:
209 (1%)
Economically disadvantaged:
60.8%

Our Impact in Action

"Through ACE’s partnership with NSLA, I gained access to expert guidance through the development and application process of starting a specialty charter school for students with autism. NSLA fosters an environment of collaboration where ideas for innovation are exchanged freely."
Joellen Freeman
Joellen Freeman
Executive Director, Academy for Collaborative Education (ACE)
"NSLA's support extends far beyond academics by providing experts in the areas of facilities and finance. NSLA wants the best educational options for all students in Louisiana and they invest in leaders who want to bring school choice to all areas in the state."
Maddie Cannon
Maddie Cannon
Board Chair, Academy for Collaborative Education (ACE)
"Louisiana Key Academy was fortunate to partner with NSLA as it enabled LKA to go through months of governance and structural analysis that led to a better and sustainable organization. Inchoate ideas were put into systems that benefit the organization as a whole and the leadership team. We are very grateful."
Dr. Laura Cassidy
Dr. Laura Cassidy
Board Chair, Louisiana Key Academy (LKA)

Demand remains high for excellent, innovative schools in Louisiana's largest parishes.