EQA Schools (Educators for Quality Alternatives)

The mission of EQA Schools is to provide struggling students with the skills, confidence, and experiences necessary to succeed in the education and career paths of their choice. EQA programs are built on the belief that alternative schools should not punish or "fix" young people; they should be vibrant, flexible, and restorative environments that support students in being their best selves.

EQA serves students aged 12 - 21 through a year-round curriculum. EQA Schools operates three alternative high schools: NET: Central City, NET: Gentilly, and the NET: East located at the New Orleans East Opportunity Center, as well as a middle school program called The Bridge for students who struggle in 7th and 8th grades.

True to the moniker, the schools are designed to meet students where they are, provide them with academic, career, and life training, and raise their own, their families', and society's expectations of their abilities and their future prospects.

Students at our high school campuses earn Louisiana High School Diplomas and complete professional internships which help them start their careers.

Testimonials

https://www.wwno.org/show/all-things-new-orleans/2016-01-12/audio-postcard-the-net-charter-high-school-graduation