Catholic Schools Office Diocese of Baton Rouge

What Catholic Schools Office Diocese of Baton Rouge does

The Catholic Schools Office Diocese of Baton Rouge is the central administrative office of the Catholic school system serving the Diocese of Baton Rouge, a non-profit religious educational organization operating under the authority of Bishop Michael Duca and the Roman Catholic Church. Headquartered at the Catholic Life Center (1800 South Acadian Thruway, Baton Rouge, LA), the office oversees and supports 31+ Catholic schools across 9 geographic deaneries in Southeast Louisiana (Ascension, Assumption, Central, East Baton Rouge, Iberville, Pointe Coupee, St. James, Tangipahoa, and West Baton Rouge), serving students from PreK through grade 12. Seven schools in the network have been awarded the U.S. Department of Education National Blue Ribbon School Award since 1982, and the office maintains Lumen Accreditation under National Standards and Benchmarks for Effective Catholic Elementary and Secondary Schools. Dr. Mary Patricia 'Pattie' Davis serves as Superintendent.

The office delivers shared services and programs across the network, including the DBR Learning Standards curriculum framework (ELA, Mathematics, Science, Religion, Social Studies, World Language, Technology, and Social Emotional Learning for PK-12), the Catholic Schools Athletic Association (CSAA) interscholastic sports league, a Special Education Program serving exceptional children ages 6-21, and a centralized Child Nutrition Program. Underlying technology is a standard SaaS stack rather than proprietary infrastructure: the csobr.org website runs on the eCatholic content management platform, tuition and financial aid are processed through FACTS Grant & Aid, and HR/candidate management is handled by Dayforce HCM.

The business model is tuition-funded: individual schools charge tuition to families, with diocesan tuition assistance administered centrally through FACTS, and operational/governance support flowing from the parent Diocese of Baton Rouge. Customer acquisition occurs primarily through parish referral networks across the 9 deaneries, the School Finder tool on the website, community events including the annual Catholic Schools Week, and social media channels (Facebook, X, Pinterest, LinkedIn). Reported student outcome metrics — ACT composites of 23.2-24.1 versus Louisiana state averages of 18.4-19.5 and national averages of 20.3-21.0, plus cited 99% national Catholic school graduation rate — are the central value proposition.

Name

Catholic Schools Office Diocese of Baton Rouge

Legal name

Catholic Schools Office Diocese of Baton Rouge

Website

https://csobr.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Catholic Schools Office Diocese of Baton Rouge is the central administrative office of the Diocese's K-12 Catholic school system, overseeing 31+ schools across 9 parishes in Southeast Louisiana and serving PreK-12 students and their families through shared curriculum, athletics, tuition assistance, and child nutrition programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Catholic Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (61111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Faith-Based (Religious) K–12 Schools (EDAJABAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Education Professionals (Teacher/Administrator CE, CPD) (EDAAALAE)

Keywords

• K-12 Catholic education
• Diocesan school network
• Faith-based schooling
• Religious education services
• Catholic school administration

Headquarters

HQ city

Baton Rouge

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition Revenue: Schools charge tuition to families for educational services. Individual school tuition rates vary by institution. Financial assistance is available through the FACTS Grant & Aid Application system.
2. Tuition Assistance Programs: Diocesan tuition assistance available to help families offset the cost of Catholic education. Managed through FACTS Tuition Management.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The Catholic Schools Office (CSO) of the Diocese of Baton Rouge is the central administrative body that oversees and supports a network of more than 30 Catholic schools serving students from PreK through 12th grade across nine geographic deaneries in southeast Louisiana. It delivers faith-based K-12 education, manages shared programs such as athletics, special education, and child nutrition, and sets diocesan-wide curriculum, accreditation, and tuition-assistance policies.

Product overview

The Catholic Schools Office Diocese of Baton Rouge is a network of over 30 Catholic schools providing faith-based education across 9 geographic deaneries. The organization operates as a centralized office supporting schools with curriculum (DBR Learning Standards), athletics (CSAA), special education, child nutrition, and technology programs. The Schools Finder tool helps parents locate schools by region. Key offerings include the Catholic Schools Athletic Association with sports programs (football, basketball, volleyball), comprehensive learning standards for PK-12, and support services for special education and nutrition.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Catholic Schools Athletic Association (CSAA): Provides an organized structure of interscholastic athletic programs for students of the Diocese, emphasizing fair competition, developing character, good sportsmanship, and building teams as moral communities.

Products and services

• Diocesan Catholic School Network (PreK-12) Faith-based K-12 education delivered through elementary, middle, and high schools that integrate Catholic values with academic instruction for families across southeast Louisiana.
• Catholic Schools Athletic Association (CSAA) Organized interscholastic athletic program for diocesan Catholic school students, emphasizing fair competition, character development, sportsmanship, and team-based community.
• Special Education Program Specialized educational services for exceptional children ages 6-21 across the Diocese of Baton Rouge Catholic schools.
• Child Nutrition Program Centralized meal services providing nutritional support to students across all diocesan Catholic schools.
• Tuition Assistance Program Financial assistance program helping families afford Catholic K-12 education, administered through the FACTS Grant & Aid application system.

Quantifiable outcome

• ACT scores 23.2-24.1 vs state 18.4-19.5 vs national 20.3-21.0
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• FACTS Tuition ManagementcoreTechnology or IntegrationFACTS provides tuition management and financial aid processing services for the diocese. Families use the FACTS Grant & Aid Application system to apply for tuition assistance. This partnership enables standardized financial assessment and streamlined tuition collection across all diocese schools.
• National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)minorOthersProfessional organization for Catholic education providing resources, advocacy, and professional development for Catholic school educators and administrators. CSO website links to NCEA resources.
• United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB)minorOthersNational body providing guidance and resources for Catholic education. CSO website links to USCCB resources.
• Diocese of Baton Rouge (diobr.org)coreOthersThe Catholic Schools Office operates under the umbrella of the Diocese of Baton Rouge. The diocese provides institutional oversight and support for all Catholic schools in the region.
• Diocese of Baton Rouge Child Nutrition ProgramcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerProvides nutritional meal services to students across all Catholic schools in the diocese. Located at 3300 Hundred Oaks Ave, Baton Rouge, LA 70808.
• WBRZminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal news station providing media coverage of Catholic Schools Week and other diocese events, increasing community awareness and visibility.
• eCatholiccoreTechnology or IntegrationWebsite platform provider powering the csobr.org website with content management, photo albums, calendars, and other digital tools.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA): National professional organization for Catholic education that CSO already partners with for resources and advocacy. Comparable as an industry body serving similar diocesan school offices.
• FACTS (FACTS Tuition Management): Existing technology partner that provides tuition management and financial aid processing for the diocese. Comparable as a key enabling vendor supporting the same diocesan Catholic school operational model nationwide.
• USCCB Committee on Catholic Education: National episcopal body providing guidance and resources for Catholic education. Functions as an ecosystem-level authority comparable to what diocesan offices like CSO operate under.

Direct peers

• Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston Catholic Schools: Large Catholic school system in the Gulf Coast region operating dozens of schools with shared diocesan administrative structure. Comparable scale and operational model with similar faith-based K-12 education delivery.
• Diocese of Shreveport Catholic Schools: Another Louisiana Catholic diocese operating K-12 schools. Comparable peer diocesan school office with similar regional scope and faith-based education mission in the same state.
• Archdiocese of New Orleans Catholic Schools: Operates the largest Catholic school system in Louisiana under similar diocesan governance, serving K-12 students across the New Orleans metro. Directly comparable as a peer diocesan Catholic school office structure with shared curriculum, athletics, and tuition models.
• Diocese of Lafayette Catholic Schools: Another Louisiana Catholic diocese operating multiple K-12 schools across Acadiana parishes. Highly comparable governance, revenue model, and Catholic education delivery approach within the same state regulatory environment.
• Archdiocese of Miami Catholic Schools: Faith-based K-12 Catholic school system operating across multiple parishes with similar diocesan governance and tuition-based funding model in the U.S. Gulf/Southeast region.

Broad incumbents

• Diocese of Baton Rouge (parent): Parent organization providing institutional oversight. Comparable as the broader diocesan entity encompassing schools, parishes, and other ministries under unified Catholic Church authority.

Regional players

• Catholic Education Foundation: Non-profit organization providing tuition assistance and fundraising support for Catholic schools, addressing the same affordability challenge that the diocese's FACTS-based tuition assistance program addresses.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/csobr
• Facebookfacebook.com/csobr
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/catholic-schools-office-diocese-of-baton-rouge

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries31 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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