Frederick Douglass Community School

Westbank Community School, located on Barataria Boulevard in Marrero, Louisiana, serves as an alternative educational facility within the Jefferson Parish Public School System. Designed primarily to support students who have struggled in traditional classroom environments, the school focuses on providing a structured, supportive atmosphere that emphasizes behavioral intervention and credit recovery. The institution’s mission is to help students get back on track toward graduation by addressing both their academic needs and the personal or social challenges that may have hindered their previous educational progress.

The school is characterized by its smaller, more personalized learning environment, which allows for closer monitoring of student progress and increased mentorship from staff. By offering a curriculum tailored to individual pacing and a focus on self-discipline, Westbank Community School aims to prepare its students for a successful transition back to a traditional high school setting or toward post-secondary opportunities. Through its targeted approach, the school serves as a vital resource for the local community, ensuring that students have a pathway to academic achievement despite past setbacks.