Special School District

District Overview
Located at 2888 Brightside Lane, Building F, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, the Special School District is an active public educational system specifically designed to deliver specialized education and vocational programming. Situated within a midsize city setting in the greater Baton Rouge metropolitan area, this non-charter district operates seven school facilities that accommodate a full academic continuum from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. The district fosters a focused learning environment for a student body of 283 learners, with enrollment notably concentrated across the middle and high school grade levels. This compact, diverse student population benefits from an educational framework structured around targeted, individual advancement rather than a traditional large-scale school model.

A defining feature of the Special School District is its deep commitment to comprehensive student support through an exceptionally high staff-to-student ratio. To serve its specialized mission, the district maintains a robust workforce of approximately 426 full-time equivalent staff members, comprising nearly 166 dedicated teachers, 37 instructional aides, and over 223 specialized support personnel. This extensive staffing structure ensures that students receive intensive, individualized instruction, hands-on instructional assistance, and holistic support services tailored to their unique academic and career preparation goals. For parents, students, and educational researchers, the district stands out as a uniquely resourced public institution engineered to empower learners with diverse educational needs.
7
Total Schools
283
Total Students
165.8
Full-Time Teachers
1.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Special School District
Demographic Student Count
White101
Hispanic17
Black147
Asian9
Two or More7
American Indian2
  • Black
    147 (51.9%)
  • White
    101 (35.7%)
  • Hispanic
    17 (6.0%)
  • Asian
    9 (3.2%)
  • Two or More
    7 (2.5%)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.7%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Special School District
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary0
Middle0
High2
Other16
School Map
District Details
Status:Open
District type:Special Education/Vocational District
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:7
Students:283*
Teachers (FTE):165.8*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:1.7
Schools in Special School District
Found 18 Schools