in New Orleans returned to the supervision of the OPSB. RSD school data Achievement, 2014–15 RSD schools outpace the state with a 29 percentage point increase from 2008-2014 in the percent of students performing at basic and above, compared to a 9 percentage point increase across the state. In 4th and 8th grade (retention grades), proficiency citywide has more than doubled in both English language arts and math. More students are prepared for college and career with 39% of RSD 12th graders scoring 18+ on ACT in 2011 to 49% of students in 2014. Demographics, 2014–15 Though enrollment has been steadily increasing, student enrollment in New Orleans is still only about 70% of pre-katrina levels. RSD serves 90% economically disadvantaged students; RSD serves over 11% special education students; and RSD serves just over 95% African American students. New Orleans school governance, 2015–16 The Recovery School District governed 52 charter schools, under the direction of Superintendent Patrick Dobard. There are no longer any direct-run RSD schools. The Louisiana Board of Elementary and Secondary Education governed 4 charter schools, under the direction of State Superintendent John White. The Louisiana Legislature governed 1 independent school, the New Orleans Center for Creative Arts. The Orleans Parish School Board governed 24 schools—6 district-run, 18 charters, under the direction of Superintendent Henderson Lewis, Jr. Leadership Since January 2012, the Recovery School District has been led by Patrick Dobard, former deputy superintendent for the Recovery School District. In his previous position, Dobard oversaw all community engagement and outreach activities, as well as establishing and implementing education policy for the Recovery School District (RSD). See also New Orleans Public Schools Firstline Schools Collegiate Academies References External links Recovery School District School districts in Louisiana Education in New Orleans 2003 establishments in Louisiana School districts established in 2003