st bernard parish school board

What st bernard parish school board does

St. Bernard Parish School Board is a political subdivision of the State of Louisiana that operates the St. Bernard Parish Public School System, a unified K-12 public school district serving students and families across St. Bernard Parish in Southeast Louisiana. The district runs 12 schools — seven elementary, three middle, one high school (Chalmette High School with a 9th Grade Academy), and one alternative school (C.F. Rowley) — all rebuilt as state-of-the-art facilities after Hurricane Katrina. Programs span a universal tuition-free Pre-K 4 program, comprehensive K-12 academic instruction, gifted and special education, the Cultural Arts Program (including the CHS Cultural Arts Center and Performing Arts Academy), competitive athletics anchored by Olympic swimming facilities, the Academic Games program, and the district-run PEN-TV production studio. The Maumus Center adds a planetarium, 125-seat auditorium, professional teaching kitchen, and gallery spaces.

The district's technology stack is a standard K-12 edtech portfolio: Google Workspace for Education, GoGuardian for student monitoring, IXL for adaptive learning, Illuminate for assessment and data, Edgenuity for online curriculum, Typing Agent, Tyler Technologies myRideK12 for bus routing, Munis Self-Service for HR, BoardDocs for board management, and SafeSchools for compliance training. There is no proprietary AI/ML capability; adaptive learning is delivered through third-party platforms.

The business model is tax-funded public education. Revenue derives from local property taxes, Louisiana Minimum Foundation Program state aid, and federal categorical grants (Title I, Title IV, IDEA). Core K-12 instruction is free to residents; fee-based ancillary revenue comes from elementary aftercare, summer programs, and facility rentals. The Teach St. Bernard alternative certification program addresses teacher supply. Distribution is direct enrollment across the parish with no commercial channels, and customer base is the full parish population of eligible students — a geographic monopoly reinforced by state law.

Name

st bernard parish school board

Legal name

St. Bernard Parish School Board

Website

https://sbpsb.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

St. Bernard Parish School Board is a Louisiana public school district operating 12 schools across St. Bernard Parish, delivering tuition-free K-12 education, universal Pre-K 4, cultural arts, and athletics to all parish-resident students and families.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public K-12 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Elementary and Secondary Schools (61111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public K–12 Combined Schools (EDAJAAAE)

Keywords

• Public K-12 education
• Early childhood programs
• Special education services
• School transportation services
• Arts education programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Chalmette

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices13 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Public Education Funding: The district operates as a public school system funded primarily through local property taxes, state education funding from Louisiana Department of Education, and federal education grants and programs including Title I, Title IV, and IDEA special education funding.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

St. Bernard Parish Public Schools operates as a unified public school district delivering tuition-free K-12 education across 12 state-of-the-art schools in St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana, including a universal Pre-K 4 program, elementary, middle, high school, and alternative education. Core services encompass academic instruction aligned to state standards, special education with gifted and talented tracks, Cultural Arts and Performing Arts Academy programs, transportation, food services, student health services, literacy programs, and community-facing facilities such as the Maumus Center planetarium and PEN-TV media studio.

Product overview

St. Bernard Parish Public School System operates as a unified school district offering comprehensive educational services through 12 state-of-the-art schools (7 elementary, 3 middle, 1 high school, 1 alternative school). The district provides a complete Pre-K through 12 educational portfolio including its flagship Universal Pre-K 4 Program (one of Louisiana's few tuition-free programs), extensive Cultural Arts Program featuring Broadway-caliber productions at the CHS Cultural Arts Center, the Performing Arts Academy, and the Maumus Center with its planetarium and STEAM facilities. Core operational services include Special Education with Gifted and Talented tracks, comprehensive Literacy Programs, Student Health Services, Food Services with differentiated menus, Transportation via Tyler Technologies integration, and the Academic Games competitive program. The district's mission centers on providing quality educational instruction to develop responsible, productive citizens and life-long learners through rigorous, standards-aligned curricula and state-of-the-art facilities rebuilt after Hurricane Katrina.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• PEN-TV: Parish Educational Network - the district's TV studio that produces original content including 'Super News', 'Kidnections', and 'Hindsight' shows, and covers school board meetings.
• TEACH St. Bernard
• Maumus Center
• Cultural Arts Program

Products and services

• Universal Pre-K 4 Program One of the few tuition-free, universal prekindergarten programs in Louisiana, providing early childhood education as part of the district's Early Childhood Program for parish families with 4-year-old children.
• Cultural Arts Program Comprehensive K-12 arts education program delivered through the CHS Cultural Arts Center, featuring Broadway-caliber theater productions (Shrek, Anastasia, The Little Mermaid, Peter Pan, Cinderella), dance studios, music labs, recording studio, costume shop, and the Performing Arts Academy.
• Maumus Center Community education facility featuring a planetarium, 125-seat auditorium, professional teaching kitchen, and gallery spaces; hosts STEAM summer camps, planetarium shows such as the Accidental Astronauts, and serves as a learning field-trip destination for district students and the community.
• Academic Games Competitive academic program where district students participate in national tournaments, including contests held in Charlotte NC (2026), Arlington Virginia (2025), and Atlanta Georgia (2024).
• K-12 Registration System District enrollment and registration services for all grade levels K-12 across the district's 12 schools, supporting families through the registration process.
• Transportation Services School bus transportation for eligible students, with route finder integration, trip tracking, and driver management through Tyler Technologies myRideK12 and Smart Find Express systems.
• Food Services Breakfast and lunch programs with differentiated menus for PK-8, high school, and C.F. Rowley Alternative School students, including nutritional meal planning and support resources.
• Special Education Services Comprehensive special education program including Child Search screening, Gifted and Talented programs, the SEAC advisory council, behavioral health services, and elementary gifted programs for identified students.
• Literacy Programs District-wide literacy initiative including the Steve Carter Literacy Tutoring Program, the District Literacy Plan, and age-specific literacy activities spanning preschool through high school.
• Student Health Services Student health services including medication administration, immunization tracking, Type 1 Diabetes support, lice management, and school nursing services across district schools.
• Teach St. Bernard Alternative Certification Program District-run alternative teacher certification pathway enabling aspiring educators in Louisiana to obtain certification and address teacher shortages in the region.
• Elementary Aftercare Program Fee-based after-school care program for elementary school students, billed monthly to families who need extended-day coverage.

Quantifiable outcome

• One of Louisiana's top-performing districts for student achievement and teacher effectiveness

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration14 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Nunez Community CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNunez Community College is a local higher education partner where board member Katherine Lemoine serves as Associate Vice Chancellor of Advancement. The district maintains connections with the college for student pathways and educational continuity.
• Louisiana Department of EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe district operates under state educational standards and accountability systems established by the Louisiana Department of Education, participating in state assessments and aligned curricula.
• Access Health LouisianaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity health partner providing healthcare access resources to students and families through support programs and services.
• Chalmette Refining / ValerominorOthersLocal refinery operates in St. Bernard Parish with community presence supporting economic development and community initiatives.
• St. Bernard Chamber of CommerceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal business organization supporting community engagement and economic development partnerships with the district.
• St. Bernard Economic Development FoundationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEconomic development organization fostering business growth and community prosperity in St. Bernard Parish.
• United Way of Southeast LouisianaminorOthersNonprofit partner supporting community services and resource coordination for families.
• St. Bernard Parish Rotary ClubminorOthersService organization recognizing district educators and supporting community initiatives.
• Ochsner Health SystemminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare partner with St. Bernard Parish Hospital location providing health services and resources.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Jefferson Parish Public School System: Neighboring Louisiana public K-12 district in the greater New Orleans metro with comparable public-school mission, state-funding model, and Pre-K-12 grade span; directly competes for families and shared regional resources.
• Calcasieu Parish School Board: Louisiana parish-level public K-12 system with similar structure, funding mix, and state accountability; comparable operating model and program portfolio including arts, athletics, and special education.
• St. Tammany Parish Public Schools: High-performing southeast Louisiana parish K-12 district often cited alongside St. Bernard for academic results; comparable model and serves as a regional benchmark for top-performing district status.
• East Baton Rouge Parish School System: Larger Louisiana public K-12 district operating under the same state standards; directly comparable governance, funding model, and grade structure, though at greater scale.
• Caddo Parish School Board: Mid-sized Louisiana parish public school district governed by an elected board; directly comparable in governance, tax-funded revenue model, and K-12 instructional scope.
• Plaquemines Parish School Board: Neighboring coastal Louisiana parish school district of similar small-to-mid scale; same state-funding and hurricane-exposure profile, making it a tight operational peer for St. Bernard Parish.
• Orleans Parish School Board (NOLA Public Schools): Adjacent Louisiana parish school district serving the city of New Orleans; directly comparable as a public K-12 system governed by an elected board under the same Louisiana Department of Education accountability framework.
• Tangipahoa Parish School System: Louisiana parish-level K-12 public school district in southeast Louisiana; comparable size, funding mix, and exposure to regional economic dynamics.
• Iberia Parish School System: Louisiana parish public K-12 system with comparable governance, funding, and program portfolio; useful peer for benchmarking operational scale and instructional programming.
• Bossier Parish School System: Louisiana parish school district operating under identical state regulatory and funding frameworks; comparable K-12 scope, athletics, arts, and special-education offerings.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@parisheducationalnetwork
• Facebookfacebook.com/St.BernardSchools

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles17 records

Subsidiaries12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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