As a leader in education, our School System educates almost 37,000 students in 55 schools across St. Tammany Parish. We are committed to providing innovative instruction and learning opportunities for students so they are prepared today for the opportunities of tomorrow.
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School Directory
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We will meet all childrenwhere they are and provide support and resources for them to grow from Pre K to graduation.
About Us
- Shared Beliefs
- Living Statements
- Our Mission
- Our Vision
- Strategic Plan
Shared Beliefs
- We are a good school system, and we must strive to be a great school system.
- Our core business is to create engaging work for every student, every day.
- High-quality schools and exemplary student achievement are the responsibility of the entire community.
- Teachers are leaders and designers who create engaging work for students.
- Student engagement is the key to learning.
- Effective instruction must meet the needs of all students so that every child can learn at expected high levels.
Living Statements
- We are a good school system, and we will be great.
- We make our decisions based on one question: "Is it best for kids?"
- We address the needs of EVERY CHILD, EVERY DAY.
Our Mission
Our mission is to provide a high quality education for all students, resulting in life-long learners who can contribute positively to the society in which they live.
Our Vision
The vision is to provide an exemplary school system, widely respected for high-standards and first-rate performance, and outstanding student achievement. In this System, public schools are valued and supported, and a strong partnership exists between educators, students, families, and the community to help ensure that:
- students have safe, caring environments for learning;
- students are positively challenged, enriched, and inspired;
- students learn to be self-motivated and life-long learners, prepared for life's pursuits; and
- students learn to be responsible and contributing members of a global society.
Strategic Plan
Thestrategic plan guides the work of our district.
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District Facts
Schools
“Every chance I get, I relate the content to real life experiences to not only reach my kids academically but to also teach them life lessons that they will carry with them into their futures.“Emma Burges, Covington Elementary Teacher
Schools: 55
District Size: 845 Square Miles
Elementary Schools: 39
Middle/Junior High Schools: 8
High Schools: 8
4th Largest District in Louisiana
Year District Founded: 1900
Students
“I like STEM Club because it’s fun and it teaches you about engineering. I really want to be an engineer when I grow up.“ Abigail Hereford, Carolyn Park Middle Student
Total Students: 37,212
Average Class Size: Grades K-3: 18.3 Grades 4-12: 21
Economically Disadvantaged:54%
Limited English Proficient:3%
Minority:38%
Students With Exceptionalities (Special Education Including Gifted and Talented): 23%
Employees
“I love working in a job where I feel as though I’m making a difference. I’m giving students an option that they did not know existed. I help some students who have traditionally felt as though school was not for them to feel welcome and able to succeed.“Lathan Tanner, Lakeshore High Teacher
Employees: 6,070
Teachers and Certified Employees: 3,402
Classroom Teachers: 2,781
Support Employees: 2,668
Largest Employer in St. Tammany Parish
Learn More About STPPS
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- Athletics
- Career and College Ready
- Collaboration for Success
- Early Childhood
- Employees
- Finance
- Leader In Education
- Our District
- Safety
- School Meals
- Schools
- Schools and Support Facilities
- Special Education and Federal Programs
- Students
- Supporting and Inspiring Employees
- Supporting Students
- Technology
- Transportation
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A Leader In Education
Highest Rated Large District in the State
District Performance Score: 84.5
Top Gains Honored Schools: 29
Opportunity Honored Schools: 16
Comeback Campuses: 3
National Blue Ribbon Schools of Excellence: 9
Composite ACT Score: 20.3 (Second highest in state and continues to exceed the national average)
National Merit Finalists in the Last Five Years: 46
22-23 LEAP scores grew in all grades in ELA, Math, Science and Social Studies
All schools and the district are Cognia accredited
Athletics
Students Participating in Athletics: Over 5,000
Sports Offered: 18
Team State Championships: 77
- Artificial turf on high school fields
- Live streaming games for high schools and some junior highs
- Tickets can be purchased online
Career and College Ready
2,249 Class of 2023 Graduates
TOPS University Graduates: 1,805
TOPS Tech Graduates: 444
Scholarships and TOPS Funding Offered: $82,457,679
Dual Enrollment Students: 2,436
Dual Enrollment College Credits: 14,915
Advanced Placement Courses Taken: Over 1,400
Industry Based Certifications Earned in 22-23: 6,527
Career Tech Path Students: 405
Career and College Expo Attendance: Over 4,000
Junior High Students Invited to Future Focus Family Nights at High Schools: 5,500
Collaboration for Success
- Strong partnerships with community, law enforcement, government and business provide support and resources
- National award-winning communication provides information, highlights success and receives feedback from stakeholders
Monthly District and School Website Views: 1.6 Million
Social Media Followers: Over 63,000
Communication Tools: District and school websites, social media, mobile app, phone and text notifications, Student Progress Center, Moodle, Google Classroom, enewsletter, YouTube, and STPPS TV
Superintendent Advisory Groups: Students, Support Employees, Teachers, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee
Early Childhood
Students in Pre K: 1,444
LA 4 Public School Rating: Excellent
St. Tammany Early Childhood Ready Start Network Childcare Partners: Over 45 childcare centers, daycares and head starts
Network Rating: Highly Proficient
Employees
“I love working in a job where I feel as though I’m making a difference. I’m giving students an option that they did not know existed. I help some students who have traditionally felt as though school was not for them to feel welcome and able to succeed.“Lathan Tanner, Lakeshore High Teacher
Employees: 6,070
Teachers and Certified Employees: 3,402
Classroom Teachers: 2,781
Support Employees: 2,668
Largest Employer in St. Tammany Parish
Finance
General Fund Budget: $480,118,374
Percentage of General Fund Used for Instruction: 79%
General Fund Revenue Sources:
- Local: 57%
- State: 43%
- Federal:Less than 1%
AA Bond Rating by Standard & Poor’s
Received excellence in financial reporting awards for 35 years
Our District
Schools: 55
Area: 846 square miles
Communities: Abita Springs, Bush, Covington, Folsom, Lacombe, Madisonville, Mandeville, Pearl River, Slidell, and Sun
39 Elementary Schools
8 Middle/Junior High Schools
8 High Schools
2 Alternative Program Sites
Safety
Security Cameras in STPPS Schools and Buses: 2,224
Safety Drills Held Yearly: Over 1,100
All schools:
School resource officers
Emergency operations plans
Crisis management team
Electronic door access control
Security cameras
Crisis team training
Crimestoppers tip line
RAVE panic button app
Visitor ID scan searches sex predator database
Digital radios for immediate and direct communication with schools, central office and law enforcement
School Meals
Breakfasts Served Daily: 10,000
Lunches Served Daily: 21,600
- School meals are free for students as part of Community Eligibility Provision (CEP)
- Healthy meals meet and exceed USDA standards
Schools
“Every chance I get, I relate the content to real life experiences to not only reach my kids academically but to also teach them life lessons that they will carry with them into their futures.“Emma Burges, Covington Elementary Teacher
Schools: 55
District Size: 845 Square Miles
Elementary Schools: 39
Middle/Junior High Schools: 8
High Schools: 8
4th Largest District in Louisiana
Year District Founded: 1900
Schools and Support Facilities
Square Feet of Schools and Facilities: 6.6 Million
Support Sites: 14
- Air purifiers installed in classrooms, offices and common spaces
- 13 large capital improvement construction projects complete at 10 schools from 2019 bond issue
- Local taxpayers fund 100% of construction and repair costs.
- STPPS receives no state or federal funds to build or repair schools and facilities
Students
“I like STEM Club because it’s fun and it teaches you about engineering. I really want to be an engineer when I grow up.“ Abigail Hereford, Carolyn Park Middle Student
Total Students: 37,212
Average Class Size: Grades K-3: 18.3 Grades 4-12: 21
Economically Disadvantaged:54%
Limited English Proficient:3%
Minority:38%
Students With Exceptionalities (Special Education Including Gifted and Talented): 23%
Students with Exceptionalities (Special Education) and Federal Programs
Percent of Students Served by Students With Exceptionalities (Special Education): 23%
Gifted/Talented: 6%
Other Exceptionalities/Impairments: 18%
Title I Schools: 28
- Students With Exceptionalities District Leader (SWEDL) on each campus to provide support
- Interventionists (Title 1 Schools and High Schools)
- Instructional Coaches (Pre-K- 3 and Title I Schools)
- Behavior coaches and behavior classes offered across district
- Targeted interventions for at-risk students
- Transition plans for students to thrive after high school
Special Education Programs and Services: Child Search, Early Childhood Development Center, Homebound, SBLC/504/Dyslexia, Gifted and Talented, Mental Health, Speech/ Language, Visually Impaired, Reduced Numbers Classes, Multiple Abilities Classes, Resource/ Inclusion, Behavior Ed. Classrooms, Occupational and Physical Therapy, Thrive Training Centers
Supporting and Inspiring Employees
- Pathways for professional growth at all job levels
- Teach St. Tammany Alternative Certification Program
- LEAD Academy for aspiring administrators
- Employee Assistance Program
- New Teacher Induction Program
- Professional Learning Communities for collaboration
- Job-embedded professional development
- Tuition exemption opportunities
Supporting Students
- All schools have a school nurse on campus
- All schools have a mental health provider on campus
- Leader In Me implemented to build leadership and life skills
Technology
Wireless Access Points: 3,551
Chromebooks for Students and Teachers: Over 45,000 Monthly
Student Progress Center Log Ins: 10,866
Monthly Help Desk Tickets: 3,500
Newline Interactive Boards: Over 1,800
Each student in Pre K-12 issued their own Chromebook
Transportation
School Buses: 420
Miles Driven Daily: 35,000
Students Transported by Buses: 29,725
- Security cameras on every bus Bus tracking app allows parents to get real-time bus information