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Caddo Parish Public Schools encompasses the flavor and diversity of the community we serve. Our district is comprised of 54 schools representing students from rural, suburban, and urban areas of Caddo Parish. Caddo is home to 12 National Blue Ribbon Schools of Excellence, earning 17 awards as designated by the U.S. Department of Education while boasting several of the state’s top-performing schools. As one of the largest school districts in the state of Louisiana, Caddo serves approximately 33,000 students in grades prekindergarten through 12th grade. Mirroring the community we serve, 71 percent of students attending Caddo Parish Public Schools represent minority populations with 72 percent of students in poverty. The district is also one of the largest employers in the region with nearly 5,000 employees. Understanding the integral role education plays in the success of a community, Caddo Parish Public Schools embraces the challenge of serving as a central architect in propelling the city, parish and state in a progressive direction. It is essential that all Caddo’s schools provide each student the foundation needed to be successful and globally competitive in college and career. We are Caddo is more than a slogan. It is a battle cry and a charge upon this school system to expect nothing less than the best. We are strong. We are committed. We are Caddo!

Join KIPP New Orleans Schools in preparing students for lives full of choices! We have made tremendous progress since opening our first school in 2005 and have stayed true to our mission - empowering students with the knowledge and skills necessary for success in college and in life. As we see our students thriving in high school and college academics, developing strong character and leadership skills, and matriculating into and completing college in record numbers, we see the impact that our talented teachers and leaders are making. We are seeing our students succeed, and we are proud of our progress. As a member of the KIPP family, you will benefit from the flexibility to build your own classroom culture, while utilizing the support and tools of your fellow school leaders and teachers. KIPP New Orleans is a place for teacher collaboration and innovation, as they work to achieve a consistent vision, and where teachers are growing and learning every day. We attract the best teachers from across the U.S. because they understand the importance of their contribution to instilling a love of learning in our students. At KIPP, you can grow and learn! You can make a meaningful impact in the lives of kids! At KIPP, together, we can impact the future of New Orleans!