St. Bernard Parish

Headquartered at 200 East St. Bernard Highway in Chalmette, Louisiana, St. Bernard Parish Public Schools serves as a cornerstone of learning for the suburban community within the greater New Orleans-Metairie metropolitan area. Operating as an open, traditional public school district, St. Bernard Parish encompasses 12 operational schools that provide a continuous, comprehensive educational pipeline spanning from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. The district currently serves 7,592 enrolled students, offering a fully integrated academic journey designed to guide children from their first steps in early childhood education to high school graduation.

Reflecting the vibrant diversity of its surrounding community, the student body includes 3,147 White students, 2,377 Black students, 1,511 Hispanic students, 359 multiracial students, and 172 Asian students, alongside American Indian and Pacific Islander learners. To support this student population, St. Bernard Parish maintains a robust staffing context backed by a workforce of over 1,700 full-time equivalent (FTE) employees. This dedicated team includes nearly 1,080 classroom teachers, approximately 118 instructional aides, and more than 505 support staff members. This comprehensive human infrastructure ensures that schools maintain low student-to-teacher engagement ratios, robust specialized services, and a supportive, well-resourced environment for families, students, and educational researchers alike.