New Orleans College Prep
Primary and Secondary EducationLouisiana, United States11-50 Employees
New Orleans College Prep operates public schools in New Orleans, providing education from birth through 12th grade. The organization seeks to deliver high-quality, tuition-free schooling for at-risk and underserved children, emphasizing both academic work and life skills to prepare students for college and career. It has expanded from a single school to three campuses, serving more than 1,500 students and reflecting growth across the city. Most students are African-American and from low-income backgrounds, and NOCP highlights notable achievement across its schools, including strong graduation and college-acceptance outcomes. In 2018 the organization announced the appointment of Joel Castro as chief executive officer as part of its ongoing leadership and expansion efforts.