Together, We Thrive
About Thrive
Leave A Legacy, Give Today
Turning Barriers into Bridges
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Students taken on educational trips to Washington, D.C. at no cost to them.
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Students who have learned to drive in the first two years of our Driver’s Education program.
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Students currently enrolled in swim lessons through the Bulldog Swim Club.
Turning Obstacles into Opportunities
Our mission is to empower students to reach their fullest potential by providing support, resources, and a safe, nurturing environment at Thrive Academy. We strive to create lasting opportunities that uplift students, families, and the Baton Rouge community.
“A” Rating for High School and Middle School Progress
Top Gaines Honoree of 2025
8.3-point growth year-over-year in School Performance Score
Our Impact
Within
Building resilience and confidence through wellness, life skills, and personal growth.
Beyond
Building resilience and confidence through wellness, life skills, and personal growth.
Tomorrow
Building resilience and confidence through wellness, life skills, and personal growth.
You give a little so they can give their all.
Kieron Ross
Thrive Academy Alumnus
Keiron’s family chose Thrive Academy because his father worked long overnight shifts as a firefighter. Thrive offered a place of community and support for Keiron while giving him the freedom to see his family on the weekends.
At Thrive, he found teachers who build real relationships and an environment where every student feels accepted. That foundation of belonging helped him grow in confidence and pursue new opportunities.
Through an internship with ExxonMobil, he explored skilled trades and discovered an interest in engineering. The experience opened his eyes to the many pathways available for a successful future.
At Thrive Academy, students gain more than an education. They gain the support and opportunity to discover what is possible.
Debbie Mire
Vice President of HomeBank
HomeBank stepped in when Thrive Academy first opened. Funding secured the academic side of the school, but the residential dorms relied entirely on philanthropy.
HomeBank recognized that giving to Thrive Foundation was not just about financing a facility. It was about investing in the future of the community. They believed that if students were given the right foundation and a stable environment, they would flourish and go on to build meaningful, successful lives.
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