Saint Martin Parish School Board

The primary occupation is farming, with sugar cane being the dominant crop. The largest cities are Breaux Bridge, with 7,281 residents, and St. Martinville, the parish seat, with 6,989 residents. The St. Martin Parish School District serves about 8,500 students. There are 17 public schools and 3 office complexes. There are also two Catholic schools, one Episcopal school, and one "Christian" school. St. Martin Parish is the only parish in Louisiana that is geographically split into two separate areas. Upper St. Martin Parish contains 16 schools, while Lower St. Martin Parish contains only one school. The city of St. Martinville is historically the original settlement of French Acadian people in Louisiana when they were expelled from Nova Scotia by the British in 1769. Thus, St. Martin Parish is truly the "Birthplace of Acadiana".

Vision Statement To improve education through sound educational practices that enhance teaching and learning and to provide educational opportunities for all stakeholders in an effort to make the St. Martin Parish School District second to none in the region, state, and nation. Mission Statement The St. Martin Parish School District will provide quality educational experiences while utilizing a TEAM approach with all stakeholders focused on SUCCESS. Philosophy It is the philosophy of the St. Martin Parish School District that a focus on attendance, attitude, application, and acclamations while addressing high academic standards will provide a quality education for all students. Its goal is to establish a strong, comprehensive education foundation for all of its students so they may become competent, productive members of society. It operates on the premise that education is a lifelong commitment, and TOGETHER, we will make our communities a better place in which to live.

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