Goal is GOLD or higher on ACT WorkKeys, 20+ on ACT, or 59% on ASVAB

Student Achievement & THRIVE Results

THRIVE Student Achievement

• THRIVE Graduation Cohort Rate increased by 5.4%.

• College and Career Pathways are available at all district high schools.

• THRIVE Norm-Referenced Testing improved by 6.2% (ACT 20+ and ACT WorkKeys Gold+).

• ACT WorkKeys Gold and Platinum certifications increased 61.34% from 2024-2025 to 2025-2026.

• Students earning ACT WorkKeys Silver, Gold, or Platinum while maintaining a 2.5 GPA are eligible for up to two years of TOPS Tech scholarship funding.

• THRIVE Accelerate: Students graduating College and Career Ready increased by 27.7%.

• Overall THRIVE growth reached 39.3%, demonstrating significant progress in preparing students for college, careers, and lifelong success.

Industry-Based Credentials & Workforce Readiness

• Industry-Based Credentials (IBCs) increased 71.3%, growing from 5,915 to 10,132 in one year.

• 100% of district high schools increased the number of Industry-Based Credentials earned.

• 100% of high schools increased Advanced and Basic Bundle Industry-Based Credentials aligned with Louisiana Workforce Commission (LAWorks) high-wage, high-demand careers.

• More than 700 students participated in Work-Based Learning experiences during the 2025-2026 school year.

Industry Credentials Earned (2025-2026)

Architecture & Construction – 152 Credentials

• NCCER

• Certified Carpenter

• REVIT

• Autodesk AutoCAD

• Autodesk Inventor

Arts, A/V Technology & Communications – 560 Credentials

• Adobe Photoshop

• Premiere Pro

• Illustrator

• InDesign

Business – 986 Certifications

• Business of Retail

• Customer Service

Computing – 5,314 Credentials

• Java

• Python

• CIW

• Additional high-demand technology certifications

Agriculture, Environmental & Conservation – 1,659 Credentials

Hospitality & Tourism – 421 Credentials

• ProStart

• ServSafe

Manufacturing – 253 Credentials

• NCCER Core

• Electrical

• Welding

• Instrumentation

• HVAC EPA 608

Health Science – 317 Credentials

• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

• Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA)

• Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)

• Phlebotomy Technician

• Emergency Medical Responder (EMR)

• 911 Dispatcher

Transportation – 179 Credentials

• ASE Automotive

• FAA Part 107 Drone Certification

• 343 Fast Forward Summer students earned industry credentials while receiving high school credit.

Student Success Highlights

• Liberty Magnet High School JROTC earned 1st Place at the Louisiana State Armed Drill Competition (April 2026).

• Woodlawn High School Cadet Amariya Jarvis was named the 6th JROTC Brigade School Year 2025-2026 Annual JROTC Essay Contest Winner.

• Liberty Magnet High School Cybersecurity Cadets presented at the National Conference on Magnet Schools in San Diego, California (April 2026).

• Belaire Magnet High School JROTC Cadets were recognized for accumulating the highest number of volunteer hours at the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank.

• Glen Oaks Magnet High School JROTC Cadets presented the National Colors at two New Orleans Pelicans games.

• 265 seniors participated in Super Saturday Workforce Ready programming, earning:

  • Phlebotomy certifications

  • Advanced Industry-Based Credentials

  • Basic Bundle credentials

  • Additional workforce certifications

Partnerships & Recognition

• Active member of the Louisiana Department of Education STEM Collaboration.

• Recognized by BESE for STEM Diploma Seals.

• Recipient of the Greater Baton Rouge Industry Alliance (GBRIA) Award of Excellence for three consecutive years.

• Partnered with the Mayor's Office to expand Learn & Earn Work-Based Learning opportunities.

Student Projects & Community Impact

Career and Technical Education students applied classroom learning to meaningful community projects, including:

• Food bank shelving

• Concession stands

• Lemonade stands

• Benches and picnic tables

• Pre-K playhouses

• Esports arcade builds

• Small animal barns

Program Growth & Innovation

• Expanded JROTC to include Industry-Based Credentials.

• Increased participation in FFA, HOSA, DECA, SkillsUSA, and JROTC.

• Modernized CTE learning environments with:

  • Culinary kitchens

  • Greenhouses

  • Audio/Visual equipment

  • Media labs

  • Food trailer

  • Carpentry materials

  • Medical labs

  • Agricultural equipment and supplies

• Partnered with LSU STEM to train teachers in Project-Based Learning while expanding access to high-wage, high-demand Industry-Based Credentials across middle and high schools.

Student Experiences

Students participated in a wide variety of hands-on career exploration and workforce experiences throughout the school year, including:

• Community events and career field experiences across multiple industry sectors.

• College and Career presentations delivered to all district students in grades 8-11.

• Career exploration in culinary arts, construction, healthcare, entrepreneurship, manufacturing, agriculture, and technology.

• Career Fairs hosted across the district at area high schools in partnership with business, industry, and postsecondary institutions, connecting students directly with employers, colleges, technical schools, and workforce training opportunities.

• ProStart students catered major events and competed at the state level.

• Nursing, EMT, and Pre-LPN students completed clinical experiences, facility tours, and workforce boot camps.

• Carpentry students constructed and delivered a new concession stand for Tara High School.

• Panther Bites Food Truck showcased collaboration between Construction and ProStart programs.

• Apple Education and the Louisiana Department of Education hosted visits and statewide summits at CTEC.

• Expanded Work-Based Learning through internships, boot camps, Match Day, and Industry Fairs.

• Students competed through SkillsUSA, DECA, robotics, culinary competitions, and JROTC leadership events.

• Hosted leaders from GBRIA, BESE, BRAC, LSU, Apple, and numerous industry partners.

• Career Days, showcases, and field experiences connected students from Pre-K through 12th grade with career opportunities.

• Students visited healthcare, culinary, construction, hospitality, manufacturing, energy, and technology industry sites.

• Students earned certifications including CPR, Stop the Bleed, EMT Psychomotor Exams, and other workforce credentials.

• Faculty participated in ACTE, NACTEI, SUN Conference, WorkKeys, and CTE Summit professional learning.

Workforce & Business Partnerships

• More than 100 teachers earned additional Industry-Based Credentials during the past two years.

• More than 150 business and community partners support student success.

• Students gained real-world experience through internships with 100+ business partners.

Grants & Investments

• $100,000 Fuel Grant from the EBR Foundation to expand innovation and student access.

• $15,000 ADF Grant to construct the Southdowns Pre-K Playhouse.

• $10,000 DEWALT Tools Grant supporting early childhood hands-on learning.

• MERA Grants supporting School-Based Enterprises at district high schools.

• MERA Grant funding professional development for Work-Based Learning.

Healthcare Pathways

• More than 650 students enrolled in CTEC healthcare career pathways.

• Medical pathways expanded at Scotlandville, Capitol, and Glen Oaks High Schools.

• EMT, Medical Assistant, and CNA graduates are helping meet regional healthcare workforce demands.

• HOSA students continue earning recognition in regional and state competitions.

Career Readiness

Students continue to graduate with the knowledge, technical skills, industry credentials, and workplace experiences necessary to succeed in college and high-demand careers.

Highlights include:

• Students earned top honors in SkillsUSA, Robotics, DECA, Culinary, and JROTC competitions.

• Expanded School-Based Enterprises provide authentic entrepreneurship and business experiences.

• Career Fairs throughout the district connected students with employers, industry leaders, and postsecondary institutions.

• Work-Based Learning, internships, clinical experiences, and industry partnerships continue to strengthen the pipeline from classroom to career.

• A record number of students earned Industry-Based Credentials aligned with Louisiana's workforce priorities, further advancing the district's THRIVE goals for college and career readiness.