Lycee Francais De La Nouvelle

Lycee Francais De La Nouvelle

Bilingual K-12 public charter school.

Overview

LFNO is a public charter school system in New Orleans that delivers bilingual education in French and English for students from kindergarten through high school across multiple campuses. Its core offering blends American and French curricula to meet standards from both education systems, supported by public funding, grants, and donations. The school provides services such as academic tutoring, test preparation, and job search assistance, and engages in extracurricular activities and community involvement to support a well-rounded experience. Unlike many single-language or single-system schools, LFNO integrates two educational traditions, serves a diverse local and international student body, and focuses on financial sustainability through efficient resource management and community support. The goal is to provide high-quality, dual-language education that prepares students for success in both American and French contexts while maintaining fiscal stability.

About Lycee Francais De La Nouvelle

Simplify's Rating
Why Lycee Francais De La Nouvelle is rated
C+
Rated B on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated D+ on Differentiation

Industries

Government & Public Sector

Education

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

New Orleans, Louisiana

Founded

2011

Get referred to Lycee Francais De La Nouvelle

See people who can refer or advise you

Simplify Jobs

Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • LFNO budgeted 970 students and $14.1 million revenue for FY25 above 838 K-12 actuals.
  • The school plans to open the McDonogh 15 building, expanding lower-elementary capacity in 2026.
  • LFNO's 2026 bac results show 80.6% pass rates, strengthening its French brand.

What critics are saying

  • Educators voted to unionize in November 2025 after at least 15 nonrenewals.
  • Parents now face reserve depletion after LFNO paid $408,385 in unexpected Leonidas taxes.
  • A failed campus expansion or reserve crisis triggers state intervention and enrollment flight.

What makes Lycee Francais De La Nouvelle unique

  • LFNO is Louisiana's only large K-12 public charter delivering French immersion statewide.
  • Its dual-track curriculum serves Orleans students and families across Louisiana, not just parochial enclaves.
  • BESE renewed LFNO's charter for six years in December 2022, signaling system-level confidence.

Help us improve and share your feedback! Did you find this helpful?

Growth & Insights

Headcount

6 month growth

1%

1 year growth

1%

2 year growth

1%

Recently Posted Jobs

Sign up to get curated job recommendations

Lycee Francais De La Nouvelle is Hiring for 7 Jobs on Simplify!

Find jobs on Simplify and start your career today

Don't see your dream role? Check out thousands of other roles on Simplify. Browse all jobs →