St. Tammany Parish Public Schools is a public school district serving the children of St. Tammany Parish, located along the Northshore banks of Lake Pontchartrain in southeast Louisiana, United States. The district's Central Office is located in downtown Covington, on the site of the original Covington High School and the former sites of the Covington Grammar School and C.J. Schoen Middle School. The district also has an annex location in Slidell, Louisiana, to serve the east side of St. Tammany Parish.
The district is entirely in, and includes all of, the parish.[2]
STPPS was again rated as an "A" district by the Louisiana Department of Education in 2017.[3][better source needed] The fifth-largest school district in the state, St. Tammany Parish Public Schools serves nearly 39,000 students in 55 schools.[4][better source needed] It is the largest employer in St. Tammany Parish, employing more than 5,800 people. All STPPS teachers are certified with more than 50 percent of all teachers holding a master's degree or more.[4][better source needed] In 2018-2019, STPPS students posted an average composite score of 21.2 on the ACT, leading the state of Louisiana.
St. Tammany Parish Public School System programs, students, and employees are widely recognized throughout the nation. Students continue to score above national and state levels on standardized tests used to measure student achievement. A majority of graduates choose to further their education and are accepted at colleges and universities throughout the country.
In addition to being a leader in education, the St. Tammany Parish Public School System is an economic engine for the region and a good steward of taxpayer dollars. It has the highest bond rating of any public school board in Louisiana.[4][better source needed]
[4][better source needed] In 2018–2019, more than 2,370 students graduated and they received a combined $100 million in scholarships and TOPS funding. During the same school year, STPPS students earned 15,519 dual enrollment credit hours and 5,261 industry-based certifications earned in career tech programs.
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STPPS is a public school system in the state of Louisiana with 55 schools serving St. Tammany Parish.[1][5]
[6] Fourteen superintendents have led the St. Tammany Parish Public School System since its inception in 1900. Four current STPPS schools are named after former superintendents - Lancaster Elementary, Lyon Elementary, Pitcher Junior High, and Monteleone Junior High. The current superintendent, Frank Jabbia, took the position in October 2020.
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This article needs additional citations for verification Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources Unsourced material may be challenged and removed Find sources St Tammany Parish Public Schools news newspapers books scholar JSTOR January 2019 Learn how and when to remove this template message St Tammany Parish Public Schools is a public school district serving the children of St Tammany Parish located along the Northshore banks of Lake Pontchartrain in southeast Louisiana United States The district s Central Office is located in downtown Covington on the site of the original Covington High School and the former sites of the Covington Grammar School and C J Schoen Middle School The district also has an annex location in Slidell Louisiana to serve the east side of St Tammany Parish St Tammany Parish Public SchoolsAddress321 N Theard Street Covington Louisiana 70433 2835 United StatesDistrict informationGradesPK 12 1 Schools55 1 Budget 497 271 000 2017 18 1 NCES District ID2201650 1 Students and staffStudents38 041 2018 19 1 Teachers2 049 91 FTE 1 Student teacher ratio18 56 1 Other informationWebsitewww wbr stpsb wbr orgThe district is entirely in and includes all of the parish 2 STPPS was again rated as an A district by the Louisiana Department of Education in 2017 3 better source needed The fifth largest school district in the state St Tammany Parish Public Schools serves nearly 39 000 students in 55 schools 4 better source needed It is the largest employer in St Tammany Parish employing more than 5 800 people All STPPS teachers are certified with more than 50 percent of all teachers holding a master s degree or more 4 better source needed In 2018 2019 STPPS students posted an average composite score of 21 2 on the ACT leading the state of Louisiana St Tammany Parish Public School System programs students and employees are widely recognized throughout the nation Students continue to score above national and state levels on standardized tests used to measure student achievement A majority of graduates choose to further their education and are accepted at colleges and universities throughout the country In addition to being a leader in education the St Tammany Parish Public School System is an economic engine for the region and a good steward of taxpayer dollars It has the highest bond rating of any public school board in Louisiana 4 better source needed Contents 1 Preparing Students for Success 2 Schools 3 History 4 School Board members 5 References 6 External linksPreparing Students for Success edit 4 better source needed In 2018 2019 more than 2 370 students graduated and they received a combined 100 million in scholarships and TOPS funding During the same school year STPPS students earned 15 519 dual enrollment credit hours and 5 261 industry based certifications earned in career tech programs Schools editSTPPS is a public school system in the state of Louisiana with 55 schools serving St Tammany Parish 1 5 School Grades Location Mascot EstablishedAbita Springs Elementary School Pre K 3 Abita Springs Bees 1978Abita Springs Middle School 4 6 Abita Springs Warriors 1923Abney Early Childhood Center Pre K K Slidell Spartan Sprouts 2011Abney Elementary School 1 5 Slidell Little Spartans 1964Alton Elementary School Pre K 5 Slidell Rams 1957Bayou Lacombe Middle School 4 6 Lacombe Cardinals 1956Bayou Woods Elementary School Pre K 3 Slidell Alligators 1986Bonne Ecole Elementary School Pre K 6 Slidell Superstars 1975Boyet Junior High School 7 8 Slidell Rebels 1963Brock Elementary School Pre K 5 Slidell Beavers 1909Carolyn Park Middle School 4 6 Slidell Eagles 1966Chahta Ima Elementary School Pre K 3 Lacombe Choctaws 1953Clearwood Junior High School 4 8 Slidell Cougars 1978Covington Elementary School Pre K 3 Covington Little Lions 1956Covington High School 9 12 Covington Lions 1913Creekside Junior High School 6 8 Pearl River Gators 2002Cypress Cove Elementary School Pre K 1 Slidell Eagles 1994Fifth Ward Junior High School Pre K 8 Bush Falcons 1949Florida Avenue Elementary School Pre K 3 Slidell Tigers 1956Folsom Elementary School Pre K 5 Folsom Tigers 1949Folsom Junior High School 6 8 Folsom Hawks 1970Fontainebleau High School 9 12 Mandeville Bulldogs 1994Fontainebleau Junior High School 7 8 Mandeville Hurricanes 1996Honey Island Elementary School 2 3 Slidell Honey Bees 1988Lake Harbor Middle School 4 6 Mandeville Owls 2001Lakeshore High School 9 12 Mandeville Titans 2009Lancaster Elementary School 3 6 Madisonville Sea Turtles 2011Lee Road Junior High School Pre K 8 Covington Rebels 1941Little Oak Middle School 4 6 Slidell Oak Trees 1981Little Pearl Elementary School Pre K K Pearl River Pearls 2008Lyon Elementary School Pre K 3 Covington Lil Lions 1964Madisonville Elementary School Pre K 2 Madisonville Minnows 1959Madisonville Junior High School 7 8 Madisonville Eagles 1956Magnolia Trace Elementary School 2 3 Mandeville Catahoula Hounds 1999Mandeville Elementary School Pre K 3 Mandeville Whales 1966Mandeville High School 9 12 Mandeville Skippers 1921Mandeville Junior High School 7 8 Mandeville Patriots 1979Mandeville Middle School 4 6 Mandeville Seagulls 1977Marigny Elementary School Pre K 1 Mandeville Starfish 2009Mayfield Elementary School Pre K 6 Slidell Black Bears 2011Monteleone Junior High School 7 8 Mandeville Marlins 2005Northshore High School 9 12 Slidell Panthers 1982Pearl River High School 9 12 Pearl River Rebels 1968Pine View Middle School 4 6 Covington Tigers 1965Pitcher Junior High School 7 8 Covington Panthers 1978Pontchartrain Elementary School Pre K 3 Mandeville Eagles 1994Riverside Elementary School 1 5 Pearl River Bears 1987St Tammany Junior High School 6 8 Slidell Wildcats 1921Salmen High School 9 12 Slidell Spartans 1965Sixth Ward Elementary School Pre K 5 Pearl River Cardinals 1904Slidell High School 9 12 Slidell Tigers 1908Slidell Junior High School 7 8 Slidell Tigers 1972Tchefuncte Middle School 4 6 Mandeville Gators 1994Whispering Forest Elementary School Pre K 3 Slidell Critters of the Forest 1989Woodlake Elementary School Pre K 3 Mandeville Pelicans 1987History edit 6 Fourteen superintendents have led the St Tammany Parish Public School System since its inception in 1900 Four current STPPS schools are named after former superintendents Lancaster Elementary Lyon Elementary Pitcher Junior High and Monteleone Junior High The current superintendent Frank Jabbia took the position in October 2020 Joseph B Lancaster 1900 1904 H A Verret 1904 1905 W G Evans 1905 1909 A B Peters 1909 1910 H B Messick 1910 1911 Elmer E Lyon 1911 1937 William Pitcher 1937 1967 Cyprian J Cyp Schoen 1967 1986 Richard Tanner 1986 Acting Terry J Bankston 1986 1995 Leonard P Monteleone 1995 2003 Gayle Sloan 2003 2010 W L Trey Folse III 2010 2019 Peter J Jabbia Interim 2020 Frank Jabbia 2020 present School Board members edit 7 Matthew E Greene District 1 Elizabeth B Heintz District 2 Michael J Dirmann District 3 Stephen J Jack Loup III District 4 C Brandon Harrell District 5 Vice President Michael C Nation District 6 President Shelta J Richardson District 7 Michael E Winkler District 8 Sharon Lo Drucker District 9 Ronald Ron Bettencourtt District 10 Tammy Lamy District 11 Richard Rickey Hursey Jr District 12 James Braud District 13 Dennis S Cousin District 14 Lisa M Page District 15References edit a b c d e f g h Search for Public School Districts District Detail for ST Tammany Parish National Center for Education Statistics Institute of Education Sciences Retrieved February 27 2021 2020 CENSUS SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP St Tammany Parish LA PDF U S Census Bureau Retrieved March 3 2024 Text list STPPS Remains A School District www stpsb org a b c d 2018 2019 District Fast Facts PDF www stpsb org School Directory www stpsb org Our History www stpsb org School Board Members www stpsb org External links editSt Tammany Parish Public Schools Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title St Tammany Parish Public Schools amp oldid 1211725963, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
