When educators discuss academic growth, conversations often center on grade-level proficiency, standardized test scores or course completion. While these measures are important, they tell only part of the story for students receiving an education in a secure facility. For these students, academic growth extends beyond grade levels. It is reflected in a renewed confidence, increased perseverance, stronger literacy and numeracy skills and the belief that learning is possible de

For students in secure educational settings, every credit earned represents progress, confidence and a path toward graduation. Intentional, high-quality instruction helps students reconnect to learning, build momentum and envision brighter futures beyond their past challenges.

Travis Hill NOLA is partnering with the Krewe of Pyros Foundation to launch a new Summer STEM Program, providing students with hands-on learning, career exploration, and critical thinking opportunities. Together, we’re creating meaningful educational experiences that prepare young people for success beyond graduation while demonstrating the power of community partnerships to transform lives.

Travis Hill NOLA Schools wins the June Kiefer & Kiefer Gives community contest with more than 1,200 votes, highlighting support for education and second chances.

Education is one of the most effective tools for helping justice-involved youth build brighter futures. In New Orleans, juvenile justice education programs play a critical role in reducing recidivism, supporting rehabilitation, and improving long-term outcomes. By providing academic instruction, career preparation, and social-emotional support, schools and secure learning environments help young people overcome challenges and create pathways to success.

Secure school graduation success represents more than earning a diploma—it reflects student resilience, growth, and transformation. In secure school settings, education provides structure, support, and second chances, helping students overcome challenges and achieve meaningful milestones that prepare them for a brighter future.

Porter is proving what’s possible through resilience and determination—maintaining a 3.5+ GPA, earning multiple scholarships, and committing to a brighter future at Alabama State University.

State testing in secure settings offers high school students a powerful opportunity to demonstrate academic growth, resilience, and readiness for the future. At Travis Hill NOLA Schools, assessments highlight progress in reading, writing, math, and critical thinking while guiding educators to strengthen instruction. More than scores, testing reflects perseverance and proves that learning continues in every environment.

Education in secure settings present unique challenges, but it also opens the door for creativity, resilience, and innovation. Schools within secure facilities face barriers not often found in traditional schools - restricted access to technology, limited resources, and the need for heightened structure and supervision. Yet these very constraints can spark bold, evidence -driven innovation that helps students heal, learn, and prepare for life beyond the gate (Na C & Gottfreds

Life skills education prepares students—especially those in secure settings—for success beyond the classroom. By teaching communication, decision-making, financial literacy, health and wellness, work readiness, and independent living, educators help students build confidence and resilience. These skills bridge the gap between school and community, empowering students to reintegrate successfully and thrive in their futures.

Photo by KoolShooters : https://www.pexels.com/photo/a-trophy-in-a-basketball-court-6075882/ At Travis Hill NOLA Schools, we know that academic achievement and emotional growth are deeply connected to physical health. That’s why we view physical education (PE) as more than a class, it’s a vital component of every student’s overall development. Daily movement helps regulate emotions, reduce stress, and improve focus -all critical needs for students who are seeking to transfor

Community partnerships are vital to our students’ success. By joining forces with local organizations, employers, colleges, and dedicated volunteers, we expand opportunities and provide the support our students deserve. We’re seeking new partners to help us grow our impact and show every student that their future is worth investing in. Visit travishillnola.org to get involved.

Travis Hill NOLA celebrates major academic gains, including a 11-point SPS increase, stronger credit earning, reduced dropouts, and statewide Opportunity Honoree recognition.

Education has the power to change lives and break cycles of incarceration. At Travis Hill NOLA Schools, students gain academic knowledge, career readiness, and community support to successfully reenter society. Through programs like Travis Hill Rises, we’re proving that reducing recidivism through education isn’t just possible—it’s happening every day.

In secure settings, student success depends on emotional wellbeing. Many carry trauma and loss, so our school centers mental health. With trauma-informed, restorative practices, we create safety, teach coping strategies, and build resilience—empowering students to learn, grow, and envision positive futures with confidence.

Travis Hill NOLA Schools prepares students in secure settings for life after release through transition programs focused on career readiness, workforce training, reentry skills, and personal growth. With education, support, and real-world tools, we ensure every student has the opportunity to thrive beyond graduation.

Travis Hill NOLA Schools provides accredited alternative high school education for incarcerated youth in New Orleans. Through trauma-informed teaching, personalized learning, and restorative education, students earn credits toward a high school diploma, gain confidence, and break cycles of incarceration. Our second chance education model reduces recidivism and prepares students for college, career, and brighter futures.