Dalton Charter School

Celerity Dalton Charter School, located in Sorrento, Louisiana, serves as a public charter school within the Ascension Parish school system. The school was established under the Celerity Schools network, which was originally founded with the goal of providing high-quality, tuition-free college preparatory education to students in underserved communities. Its mission is centered on fostering an environment of academic excellence, personal responsibility, and character development, aiming to prepare students to succeed in higher education and become productive, engaged citizens in their local communities.

In recent years, the institution has undergone significant shifts in governance. Following the closure of the broader Celerity network in Louisiana due to regulatory and financial oversight issues, the school underwent restructuring to ensure continuity for its students. Today, it operates under the oversight of the Louisiana Department of Education and the local school board, maintaining a focus on core subjects—such as English language arts and mathematics—while striving to provide a structured, supportive learning environment that emphasizes student achievement and school-wide accountability.