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superintendent?s message i hope you enjoy reading the first edition of explore ebr
school
s
, which will highlight the expansive opportunities for
students
and parents in the east baton rouge parish
school
system (ebrpss). this
school
district is the second largest
school
system in the state of louisiana and home to over 41,000
students
. our
students
receive a fantastic education from dedicated, hard- working teachers and employees who devote their lives to educating children. in ebr
school
s
, teaching isn?t just a profession, it is a calling. we believe in serving the unique interests and needs of every child in a welcoming and safe environment. from 21st century technology and new facilities to enhanced programming, including gifted and magnet opportunities, there is something in our
school
s
for every family.
students
receive instruction focused on stem, steam, robotics, and many other innovative programs. our district has 12 national blue ribbon
school
s
, numerous national green ribbon
school
s
, and many nationally recognized teachers. ninety-five percent of our
school
s
grew academically this year, and 72 percent of these grew to an ?a? or ?b? level. in fact, our district, while a ?c? overall, is rated a ?b? in progress. ebrpss ranks first in the state in 2018 for the number of advanced placement tests taken with a qualifying score of three or higher. we are steadily improving and closing the achievement gap. our
school
s
provide a wide variety of extracurricular activities, including championship-caliber athletic programs as well as award-winning instruction in music and visual and performing arts that is second to none. we also provide a 1:1 ratio of computers in grades 4-12, and we offer distance and online learning opportunities. our goal is to ensure our
students
are college and career ready, with a 100 percent graduation rate. i believe we must give our
students
the best we have to offer every day. we encourage you to look, visit, and select a
school
that meets the needs of your child(ren). thank you for your interest in the east baton rouge parish
school
system. we take tremendous pride in ?building the future of baton rouge,? and we hope you will join us on our journey to success. sincerely, warren drake superintendent of
school
s
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