St. Tammany Parish Public School System

What St. Tammany Parish Public School System does

St. Tammany Parish Public School System (STPPS) is the public K-12 school district serving St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana, educating 36,384 students across 55 schools (39 elementary, 8 middle/junior high, 8 high schools, and 2 alternative program sites) within an 845-846 square mile footprint. Founded in 1900, STPPS is the 4th largest district in Louisiana and the largest employer in the parish, with 6,051 employees including 3,515 certified teachers. The core product is free public K-12 education, complemented by specialized programs including A3 Virtual Academy (online credit recovery), Career Technical Education, Fine Arts, Special Education (serving 24% of students including 7% gifted/talented), Athletics (18 sports, 78 team state championships), Transportation (430 buses, 29,725 students transported daily), and a free School Meals program under the Community Eligibility Provision serving ~31,500 meals daily. A new Healthcare and STEM Discovery Center is planned under the 2025 bond renewal.

The district operates on a government funding model rather than commercial revenue mechanics: the $491.1M General Fund Budget is sourced from local property taxes (59%), state funding (41%), and minimal federal funds (less than 1%), with 77% directed to classroom instruction. The technology platform includes 65,000+ Chromebooks deployed 1:1 to K-12 students, 1,935 interactive Newline boards, 3,600 wireless access points, 2,382 security cameras, and integration of Google Classroom, Moodle (employee training), JPAMS Student Progress Center (9,000 monthly parent logins), Edulog Parent Portal (bus tracking), and GoFan/NFHS Network (athletic ticketing and streaming). The district holds an AA Bond Rating from S&P, Cognia accreditation, and 9 National Blue Ribbon Schools of Excellence. STPPS holds the highest composite ACT score (20.5) among Louisiana districts and the highest District Performance Score (87.3) among large districts in the state.

Name

St. Tammany Parish Public School System

Legal name

St. Tammany Parish Public School System

Website

https://stpsb.org

Company type

Public

Founded year

1900

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

St. Tammany Parish Public School System is a Louisiana public K-12 district serving 36,384 students across 55 schools, operating as the largest employer in the parish with a $491M General Fund Budget funded primarily by local property taxes.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Public Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public School Districts (K–12) (EDADABAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public High Schools (EDAJAAAD), Public Middle Schools (EDAJAAAC), Public Career & Technical Education (CTE) Centers & Programs (EDAJAAAJ)

Keywords

• Public K-12 education
• Public school district
• Pre K-12 instruction
• Special education services
• Student transportation services

Headquarters

HQ city

Covington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Public Education Funding: Funded primarily through local property taxes (59%) and state funding (41%), with less than 1% federal funds. General Fund Budget is $491,115,207 with 77% used for instruction.
2. Bond Issuance: Local bond measures for capital improvements. 2025 Building Futures, Securing Tomorrow Bond Renewal approved for school upgrades, security, technology, and new Healthcare and STEM Discovery Center. Local taxpayers fund 100% of construction costs.
3. Federal Grants: Federal funding provides less than 1% of general fund revenue. Title I serves 28 schools with federal program support.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

St. Tammany Parish Public School System is a public K-12 school district serving approximately 36,384 students from Pre K through 12th grade across 55 schools spanning an 845-square-mile area in St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana. The district delivers traditional classroom instruction, career and technical education, special education services, athletics, student transportation, school meals, and parent engagement tools such as the Student Progress Center (JPAMS) portal.

Product overview

St. Tammany Parish Public School System operates as a unified educational platform delivering Pre-K to 12th grade instruction through 55 schools. The core offering is traditional K-12 education complemented by specialized programs including A3 Virtual Academy for credit recovery, Career Technical Education (FFA, robotics, STEM), Fine Arts, and Special Education Services. Supporting services include Athletics (18 sports), Student Transportation (430 buses with tracking), School Meals (free CEP program), and the Student Progress Center (JPAMS) parent portal. A new Healthcare and STEM Discovery Center is planned as part of the 2025 bond renewal. The district serves approximately 36,384 students with a focus on college and career readiness.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Traditional K-12 Education Comprehensive Pre-K to 12th grade instructional program delivered across 55 schools (39 elementary, 8 middle/junior high, 8 high schools, 2 alternative program sites), serving approximately 36,384 students with a focus on college and career readiness.
• Pre K / Early Childhood Education Developmentally appropriate early childhood care and education for children birth to age five, including free regular education Pre K for income-eligible 4-year-olds in attendance area and partnerships with over 45 childcare centers, daycares, and head starts through the St. Tammany Early Childhood Ready Start Network.
• A3 Virtual Academy Online credit recovery program providing students with flexible virtual learning opportunities to complete coursework and recover credits.
• Career Technical Education Career and technical education pathways including FFA (Future Farmers of America), robotics, and STEM initiatives preparing students for workforce readiness. Students earned 5,414 industry-based certifications and 18,715 dual enrollment college credits.
• Special Education Services Students With Exceptionalities program serving 24% of district students including gifted/talented (7%) and other exceptionalities (17%), with services such as Child Search, Early Childhood Development Center, Homebound, SBLC/504/Dyslexia, Mental Health, Speech/Language, and Occupational/Physical Therapy.
• Athletics Programs Athletic programs at junior high and high school levels offering 18 sports with over 5,000 student participants and 78 team state championships in 11 sports. Includes live streaming of games via NFHS Network.
• Student Transportation Services School bus transportation fleet of 430 buses covering 35,000 miles daily and transporting 29,725 students, with real-time bus location tracking via the Edulog Parent Portal app.
• School Meals Program Free school meals under the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP), serving approximately 10,000 breakfasts and 21,500 lunches daily and meeting USDA nutritional standards.
• Student Progress Center (JPAMS) Parent and student online portal providing access to grades, attendance, and academic progress tracking, with approximately 9,000 monthly logins.
• Healthcare and STEM Discovery Center New centrally-located facility planned as part of the 2025 Building Futures, Securing Tomorrow Bond Renewal, offering advanced courses in programming, nursing, and other healthcare and STEM subjects.

Quantifiable outcome

• District Performance Score: 87.3 (highest among large districts in Louisiana)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

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No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration13 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Northshore Business and Industry PartnerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on Healthcare and STEM Discovery Center development. Business and industry partners are committed to enhancing educational opportunities, providing real-world experiences, and promoting workforce readiness for students. Partners share resources, expertise, and networks to support academic and professional growth while addressing business community needs.
• Early Childhood Ready Start Network PartnerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOver 45 childcare centers, daycares, and head starts participate in the St. Tammany Early Childhood Ready Start Network, rated as Highly Proficient. Network provides early childhood care and education for children birth to age five.
• Community, Law Enforcement, Government, and Business PartnershipscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrong partnerships provide support and resources for district students and families. Includes collaboration on safety initiatives, career programs, and community engagement.
• Northshore Business CouncilminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEndorsed the 2025 Building Futures, Securing Tomorrow Bond Renewal measure supporting public education investment.
• St. Tammany Chamber PACminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEndorsed the 2025 bond renewal measure for school construction and improvements.
• Town of MadisonvilleminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEndorsed the 2025 bond renewal measure for educational infrastructure.
• Military Road AllianceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEndorsed the 2025 bond renewal measure for school improvements.
• Louisiana State LegislaturecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPassed Act 479 (2025) requiring cameras in Louisiana special education classrooms, driven by advocacy following abuse allegations against school staff in St. Tammany Parish. Building on 2022 law that provided $8 million in state funding for camera installation.

Scale indicators18 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Regional players

• Jefferson Parish Public School System: Large Louisiana school district serving tens of thousands of students. Comparable in scale, public funding model, and demographic mix to STPPS, making it a relevant in-state peer.
• Caddo Parish School Board: Mid-to-large Louisiana public school district. Shares the same state accountability framework, funding mix, and parish-based governance structure as STPPS.
• Calcasieu Parish Public Schools: Southwest Louisiana school district with similar parish-level governance and student demographics. Relevant in-state peer for comparison of academic outcomes and operational scale.
• East Baton Rouge Parish School System: Largest school district in Louisiana serving approximately 40,000 students. Most direct in-state comparable by scale and governance structure, providing a benchmark for academic and operational performance.

Direct peers

• Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools: Large urban-suburban district in North Carolina with diversified programs and significant student population. Comparable to STPPS in scale, demographic profile, and breadth of CTE/academic programming.
• Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District: Large, fast-growing Texas suburban district with strong academic outcomes and significant capital investment program. Comparable to STPPS in scale, growth orientation, and bond-driven facility expansion.
• Fairfax County Public Schools: One of the largest and highest-performing public school districts in the U.S. Comparable to STPPS in its emphasis on academic excellence, comprehensive technology deployment, and strong fiscal management (AAA rated).
• Gwinnett County Public Schools: Large, high-performing suburban district in Georgia often cited alongside the country's best public school systems. Comparable to STPPS on scale, demographic diversity, and outcomes leadership.
• Hillsborough County Public Schools: Eighth-largest school district in the U.S., serving a diverse urban-suburban population. Comparable in scale (~200,000 students) and operational complexity to STPPS at a different size tier.
• Cobb County School District: Large suburban Atlanta-area district with strong academic outcomes and substantial technology investments. Comparable to STPPS as a high-performing large district with similar suburban demographic profile.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/stppschools
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCCMYQjeoZy2MEC8RDKeH3Hw
• Facebookfacebook.com/stppschools
• Instagraminstagram.com/stppschools

Compliance3 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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