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School choice reportedly caused graduation rates, college acceptance to skyrocket in Louisiana’s high crime areas

Louisiana's GATOR Scholarship Program provides families scholarships for private school tuition in high crime areas, serving mostly economically disadvantaged, single-parent households.
Students in GATOR program schools have a 97.5% high school graduation rate and over 81% college enrollment, outperforming public schools despite similar neighborhood crime levels.
GATOR schools have 95% fewer bullying and suspension incidents, higher staff-to-student ratios, and foster parent engagement, creating safer and more supportive environments for students.
The program costs the state less per student on average than public schools, with high demand prompting the governor to consider doubling funding to expand it.

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School Choice Reportedly Caused Graduation Rates, College Acceptance To Skyrocket In State's High Crime Areas

Louisiana's school choice program is improving education outcomes for students disadvantaged by crime and economic disparities, a recent report found.

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