<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
<Return xmlns="http://www.irs.gov/efile" xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance" returnVersion="2022v5.0" xsi:schemaLocation="http://www.irs.gov/efile">
  <ReturnHeader binaryAttachmentCnt="0">
    <ReturnTs>2024-05-15T13:23:53-07:00</ReturnTs>
    <TaxPeriodEndDt>2023-06-30</TaxPeriodEndDt>
    <PreparerFirmGrp>
      <PreparerFirmEIN>743168751</PreparerFirmEIN>
      <PreparerFirmName>
        <BusinessNameLine1Txt>Donald R Ford CPA LLC</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
      </PreparerFirmName>
      <PreparerUSAddress>
        <AddressLine1Txt>PO Box 293</AddressLine1Txt>
        <CityNm>Zachary</CityNm>
        <StateAbbreviationCd>LA</StateAbbreviationCd>
        <ZIPCd>70791</ZIPCd>
      </PreparerUSAddress>
    </PreparerFirmGrp>
    <ReturnTypeCd>990</ReturnTypeCd>
    <TaxPeriodBeginDt>2022-07-01</TaxPeriodBeginDt>
    <Filer>
      <EIN>842393911</EIN>
      <BusinessName>
        <BusinessNameLine1Txt>HCS Baton Rouge</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
      </BusinessName>
      <BusinessNameControlTxt>HCSB</BusinessNameControlTxt>
      <PhoneNum>2253465180</PhoneNum>
      <USAddress>
        <AddressLine1Txt>339 Florida Street</AddressLine1Txt>
        <CityNm>Baton Rouge</CityNm>
        <StateAbbreviationCd>LA</StateAbbreviationCd>
        <ZIPCd>70801</ZIPCd>
      </USAddress>
    </Filer>
    <BusinessOfficerGrp>
      <PersonNm>Preston J Castille Jr</PersonNm>
      <PersonTitleTxt>President</PersonTitleTxt>
      <SignatureDt>2024-05-15</SignatureDt>
      <DiscussWithPaidPreparerInd>true</DiscussWithPaidPreparerInd>
    </BusinessOfficerGrp>
    <SigningOfficerGrp>
      <PersonFullName>
        <PersonFirstNm>Preston J Castille</PersonFirstNm>
        <PersonLastNm>Jr</PersonLastNm>
      </PersonFullName>
      <SSN>999009999</SSN>
    </SigningOfficerGrp>
    <IRSResponsiblePrtyInfoCurrInd>true</IRSResponsiblePrtyInfoCurrInd>
    <PreparerPersonGrp>
      <PreparerPersonNm>Donald R Ford</PreparerPersonNm>
      <PTIN>P01326489</PTIN>
      <PhoneNum>2255738005</PhoneNum>
      <SelfEmployedInd>X</SelfEmployedInd>
    </PreparerPersonGrp>
    <AdditionalFilerInformation>
      <TrustedCustomerGrp>
        <TrustedCustomerCd>2</TrustedCustomerCd>
        <AuthenticationAssuranceLevelCd>AAL1</AuthenticationAssuranceLevelCd>
        <IdentityAssuranceLevelCd>IAL1</IdentityAssuranceLevelCd>
        <FederatedAssuranceLevelCd>FAL1</FederatedAssuranceLevelCd>
      </TrustedCustomerGrp>
    </AdditionalFilerInformation>
    <TaxYr>2022</TaxYr>
    <BuildTS>2023-04-26 12:10:37Z</BuildTS>
  </ReturnHeader>
  <ReturnData documentCnt="7">
    <IRS990 documentId="IRS990" referenceDocumentId="IRS990ScheduleO" softwareId="22015565" softwareVersionNum="2022v5.0">
      <PrincipalOfficerNm>Preston J Castille Jr</PrincipalOfficerNm>
      <GrossReceiptsAmt>4238199</GrossReceiptsAmt>
      <GroupReturnForAffiliatesInd>false</GroupReturnForAffiliatesInd>
      <Organization501c3Ind>X</Organization501c3Ind>
      <WebsiteAddressTxt>www.helixcommunityschools.org</WebsiteAddressTxt>
      <TypeOfOrganizationCorpInd>X</TypeOfOrganizationCorpInd>
      <FormationYr>2019</FormationYr>
      <LegalDomicileStateCd>LA</LegalDomicileStateCd>
      <ActivityOrMissionDesc>THE MISSION OF HCS BATON ROUGE IS TO CREATE A RELEVANT AND VIBRANT PROJECT BASED LEARNING ENVIRONMENT THAT PREPARES ALL STUDENTS TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN COLLEGE, CAREER, AND CITIZENSHIP.</ActivityOrMissionDesc>
      <VotingMembersGoverningBodyCnt>7</VotingMembersGoverningBodyCnt>
      <VotingMembersIndependentCnt>7</VotingMembersIndependentCnt>
      <TotalEmployeeCnt>15</TotalEmployeeCnt>
      <TotalGrossUBIAmt>0</TotalGrossUBIAmt>
      <PYContributionsGrantsAmt>1187446</PYContributionsGrantsAmt>
      <CYContributionsGrantsAmt>4216260</CYContributionsGrantsAmt>
      <CYProgramServiceRevenueAmt>21939</CYProgramServiceRevenueAmt>
      <CYInvestmentIncomeAmt>0</CYInvestmentIncomeAmt>
      <CYOtherRevenueAmt>0</CYOtherRevenueAmt>
      <PYTotalRevenueAmt>1187446</PYTotalRevenueAmt>
      <CYTotalRevenueAmt>4238199</CYTotalRevenueAmt>
      <CYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt>0</CYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt>
      <CYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt>0</CYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt>
      <PYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt>680245</PYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt>
      <CYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt>1353859</CYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt>
      <CYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt>0</CYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt>
      <CYTotalFundraisingExpenseAmt>0</CYTotalFundraisingExpenseAmt>
      <PYOtherExpensesAmt>930559</PYOtherExpensesAmt>
      <CYOtherExpensesAmt>1710341</CYOtherExpensesAmt>
      <PYTotalExpensesAmt>1610804</PYTotalExpensesAmt>
      <CYTotalExpensesAmt>3064200</CYTotalExpensesAmt>
      <PYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt>-423358</PYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt>
      <CYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt>1173999</CYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt>
      <TotalAssetsBOYAmt>440250</TotalAssetsBOYAmt>
      <TotalAssetsEOYAmt>1981251</TotalAssetsEOYAmt>
      <TotalLiabilitiesBOYAmt>582016</TotalLiabilitiesBOYAmt>
      <TotalLiabilitiesEOYAmt>917122</TotalLiabilitiesEOYAmt>
      <NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOYAmt>-141766</NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOYAmt>
      <NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt>1064129</NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt>
      <MissionDesc>THE MISSION OF HCS BATON ROUGE IS TO CREATE A RELEVANT AND VIBRANT PROJECT BASED LEARNING ENVIRONMENT THAT PREPARES ALL STUDENTS TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN COLLEGE, CAREER, AND CITIZENSHIP.</MissionDesc>
      <SignificantNewProgramSrvcInd>false</SignificantNewProgramSrvcInd>
      <SignificantChangeInd>false</SignificantChangeInd>
      <ExpenseAmt>1766614</ExpenseAmt>
      <Desc>HCS BATON ROUGE IS A PROJECT BASED LEARNING SCHOOL THAT EMPHASIZES COLLEGE, CAREER, AND CITIZENSHIP PREPARATION AND DEVELOPMENT.</Desc>
      <TotalProgramServiceExpensesAmt>1766614</TotalProgramServiceExpensesAmt>
      <DescribedInSection501c3Ind referenceDocumentId="IRS990ScheduleA">true</DescribedInSection501c3Ind>
      <ScheduleBRequiredInd referenceDocumentId="IRS990ScheduleB">true</ScheduleBRequiredInd>
      <PoliticalCampaignActyInd>false</PoliticalCampaignActyInd>
      <LobbyingActivitiesInd>false</LobbyingActivitiesInd>
      <SubjectToProxyTaxInd>false</SubjectToProxyTaxInd>
      <DonorAdvisedFundInd referenceDocumentId="IRS990ScheduleD">false</DonorAdvisedFundInd>
      <ConservationEasementsInd referenceDocumentId="IRS990ScheduleD">false</ConservationEasementsInd>
      <CollectionsOfArtInd referenceDocumentId="IRS990ScheduleD">false</CollectionsOfArtInd>
      <CreditCounselingInd referenceDocumentId="IRS990ScheduleD">false</CreditCounselingInd>
      <DonorRstrOrQuasiEndowmentsInd referenceDocumentId="IRSScheduleD">false</DonorRstrOrQuasiEndowmentsInd>
      <ReportLandBuildingEquipmentInd referenceDocumentId="IRS990ScheduleD">true</ReportLandBuildingEquipmentInd>
      <ReportInvestmentsOtherSecInd referenceDocumentId="IRS990ScheduleD">false</ReportInvestmentsOtherSecInd>
      <ReportProgramRelatedInvstInd referenceDocumentId="IRS990ScheduleD">false</ReportProgramRelatedInvstInd>
      <ReportOtherAssetsInd referenceDocumentId="IRS990ScheduleD">true</ReportOtherAssetsInd>
      <ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd referenceDocumentId="IRS990ScheduleD">true</ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd>
      <IncludeFIN48FootnoteInd referenceDocumentId="IRS990ScheduleD">false</IncludeFIN48FootnoteInd>
      <IndependentAuditFinclStmtInd referenceDocumentId="IRS990ScheduleD">false</IndependentAuditFinclStmtInd>
      <ConsolidatedAuditFinclStmtInd referenceDocumentId="IRS990ScheduleD">false</ConsolidatedAuditFinclStmtInd>
      <SchoolOperatingInd referenceDocumentId="IRS990ScheduleE">true</SchoolOperatingInd>
      <ForeignOfficeInd>false</ForeignOfficeInd>
      <ForeignActivitiesInd>false</ForeignActivitiesInd>
      <MoreThan5000KToOrgInd>false</MoreThan5000KToOrgInd>
      <MoreThan5000KToIndividualsInd>false</MoreThan5000KToIndividualsInd>
      <ProfessionalFundraisingInd>false</ProfessionalFundraisingInd>
      <FundraisingActivitiesInd>false</FundraisingActivitiesInd>
      <GamingActivitiesInd>false</GamingActivitiesInd>
      <OperateHospitalInd>false</OperateHospitalInd>
      <GrantsToOrganizationsInd>false</GrantsToOrganizationsInd>
      <GrantsToIndividualsInd>false</GrantsToIndividualsInd>
      <ScheduleJRequiredInd>false</ScheduleJRequiredInd>
      <TaxExemptBondsInd>false</TaxExemptBondsInd>
      <EngagedInExcessBenefitTransInd>false</EngagedInExcessBenefitTransInd>
      <PYExcessBenefitTransInd>false</PYExcessBenefitTransInd>
      <LoanOutstandingInd>false</LoanOutstandingInd>
      <GrantToRelatedPersonInd>false</GrantToRelatedPersonInd>
      <BusinessRlnWithOrgMemInd>false</BusinessRlnWithOrgMemInd>
      <BusinessRlnWithFamMemInd>false</BusinessRlnWithFamMemInd>
      <BusinessRlnWith35CtrlEntInd>false</BusinessRlnWith35CtrlEntInd>
      <DeductibleNonCashContriInd referenceDocumentId="IRS990ScheduleM">true</DeductibleNonCashContriInd>
      <DeductibleArtContributionInd referenceDocumentId="IRS990ScheduleM">false</DeductibleArtContributionInd>
      <TerminateOperationsInd>false</TerminateOperationsInd>
      <PartialLiquidationInd>false</PartialLiquidationInd>
      <DisregardedEntityInd>false</DisregardedEntityInd>
      <RelatedEntityInd>false</RelatedEntityInd>
      <RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd>false</RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd>
      <TrnsfrExmptNonChrtblRltdOrgInd>false</TrnsfrExmptNonChrtblRltdOrgInd>
      <ActivitiesConductedPrtshpInd>false</ActivitiesConductedPrtshpInd>
      <ScheduleORequiredInd>true</ScheduleORequiredInd>
      <IRPDocumentCnt>3</IRPDocumentCnt>
      <IRPDocumentW2GCnt>0</IRPDocumentW2GCnt>
      <BackupWthldComplianceInd>true</BackupWthldComplianceInd>
      <EmployeeCnt>15</EmployeeCnt>
      <EmploymentTaxReturnsFiledInd>true</EmploymentTaxReturnsFiledInd>
      <UnrelatedBusIncmOverLimitInd>false</UnrelatedBusIncmOverLimitInd>
      <ForeignFinancialAccountInd>false</ForeignFinancialAccountInd>
      <ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd>false</ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd>
      <TaxablePartyNotificationInd>false</TaxablePartyNotificationInd>
      <NondeductibleContributionsInd>false</NondeductibleContributionsInd>
      <QuidProQuoContributionsInd>false</QuidProQuoContributionsInd>
      <Form8282PropertyDisposedOfInd>false</Form8282PropertyDisposedOfInd>
      <Form8282FiledCnt>0</Form8282FiledCnt>
      <RcvFndsToPayPrsnlBnftCntrctInd>false</RcvFndsToPayPrsnlBnftCntrctInd>
      <PayPremiumsPrsnlBnftCntrctInd>false</PayPremiumsPrsnlBnftCntrctInd>
      <Form8899Filedind>false</Form8899Filedind>
      <Form1098CFiledInd>false</Form1098CFiledInd>
      <IndoorTanningServicesInd>false</IndoorTanningServicesInd>
      <SubjToTaxRmnrtnExPrchtPymtInd>false</SubjToTaxRmnrtnExPrchtPymtInd>
      <SubjectToExcsTaxNetInvstIncInd>false</SubjectToExcsTaxNetInvstIncInd>
      <InfoInScheduleOPartVIInd>X</InfoInScheduleOPartVIInd>
      <GoverningBodyVotingMembersCnt>7</GoverningBodyVotingMembersCnt>
      <IndependentVotingMemberCnt>7</IndependentVotingMemberCnt>
      <FamilyOrBusinessRlnInd>false</FamilyOrBusinessRlnInd>
      <DelegationOfMgmtDutiesInd>false</DelegationOfMgmtDutiesInd>
      <ChangeToOrgDocumentsInd>false</ChangeToOrgDocumentsInd>
      <MaterialDiversionOrMisuseInd>false</MaterialDiversionOrMisuseInd>
      <MembersOrStockholdersInd>false</MembersOrStockholdersInd>
      <ElectionOfBoardMembersInd>false</ElectionOfBoardMembersInd>
      <DecisionsSubjectToApprovaInd>false</DecisionsSubjectToApprovaInd>
      <MinutesOfGoverningBodyInd>true</MinutesOfGoverningBodyInd>
      <MinutesOfCommitteesInd>true</MinutesOfCommitteesInd>
      <OfficerMailingAddressInd>false</OfficerMailingAddressInd>
      <LocalChaptersInd>false</LocalChaptersInd>
      <Form990ProvidedToGvrnBodyInd>true</Form990ProvidedToGvrnBodyInd>
      <ConflictOfInterestPolicyInd>true</ConflictOfInterestPolicyInd>
      <AnnualDisclosureCoveredPrsnInd>true</AnnualDisclosureCoveredPrsnInd>
      <RegularMonitoringEnfrcInd>true</RegularMonitoringEnfrcInd>
      <WhistleblowerPolicyInd>true</WhistleblowerPolicyInd>
      <DocumentRetentionPolicyInd>true</DocumentRetentionPolicyInd>
      <CompensationProcessCEOInd>true</CompensationProcessCEOInd>
      <CompensationProcessOtherInd>true</CompensationProcessOtherInd>
      <InvestmentInJointVentureInd>false</InvestmentInJointVentureInd>
      <UponRequestInd>X</UponRequestInd>
      <BooksInCareOfDetail>
        <PersonNm>The Organization</PersonNm>
        <PhoneNum>2255905623</PhoneNum>
        <USAddress>
          <AddressLine1Txt>339 Florida Street</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>Baton Rouge</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>LA</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>70801</ZIPCd>
        </USAddress>
      </BooksInCareOfDetail>
      <NoListedPersonsCompensatedInd>X</NoListedPersonsCompensatedInd>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>Arthur Cooper</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>Chairman</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>0.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>Wendi Berthelot</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>Director</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>0.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>Veronica Sizer</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>Director</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>0.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>Timothy S Burbach</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>Director</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>0.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>Luria Young</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>Director</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>0.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>Renee Chatelain</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>Director</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>0.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>Michael Victorian</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>Director</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>0.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <IndivRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt>0</IndivRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt>
      <FormerOfcrEmployeesListedInd>false</FormerOfcrEmployeesListedInd>
      <TotalCompGreaterThan150KInd>false</TotalCompGreaterThan150KInd>
      <CompensationFromOtherSrcsInd>false</CompensationFromOtherSrcsInd>
      <CntrctRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt>0</CntrctRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt>
      <InfoInScheduleOPartVIIIInd>X</InfoInScheduleOPartVIIIInd>
      <GovernmentGrantsAmt>3050100</GovernmentGrantsAmt>
      <AllOtherContributionsAmt>1166160</AllOtherContributionsAmt>
      <NoncashContributionsAmt>1121160</NoncashContributionsAmt>
      <TotalContributionsAmt>4216260</TotalContributionsAmt>
      <ProgramServiceRevenueGrp>
        <Desc>School/Athletic Fees</Desc>
        <BusinessCd>900099</BusinessCd>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>21939</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <ExclusionAmt>21939</ExclusionAmt>
      </ProgramServiceRevenueGrp>
      <TotalProgramServiceRevenueAmt>21939</TotalProgramServiceRevenueAmt>
      <InvestmentIncomeGrp>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>0</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
      </InvestmentIncomeGrp>
      <IncmFromInvestBondProceedsGrp>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>0</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
      </IncmFromInvestBondProceedsGrp>
      <RoyaltiesRevenueGrp>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>0</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
      </RoyaltiesRevenueGrp>
      <NetRentalIncomeOrLossGrp>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>0</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
      </NetRentalIncomeOrLossGrp>
      <NetGainOrLossInvestmentsGrp>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>0</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
      </NetGainOrLossInvestmentsGrp>
      <NetIncmFromFundraisingEvtGrp>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>0</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
      </NetIncmFromFundraisingEvtGrp>
      <NetIncomeFromGamingGrp>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>0</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
      </NetIncomeFromGamingGrp>
      <NetIncomeOrLossGrp>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>0</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
      </NetIncomeOrLossGrp>
      <OtherRevenueTotalAmt>0</OtherRevenueTotalAmt>
      <TotalRevenueGrp>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>4238199</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <ExclusionAmt>21939</ExclusionAmt>
      </TotalRevenueGrp>
      <GrantsToDomesticOrgsGrp>
        <TotalAmt>0</TotalAmt>
      </GrantsToDomesticOrgsGrp>
      <GrantsToDomesticIndividualsGrp>
        <TotalAmt>0</TotalAmt>
      </GrantsToDomesticIndividualsGrp>
      <ForeignGrantsGrp>
        <TotalAmt>0</TotalAmt>
      </ForeignGrantsGrp>
      <BenefitsToMembersGrp>
        <TotalAmt>0</TotalAmt>
      </BenefitsToMembersGrp>
      <CompCurrentOfcrDirectorsGrp>
        <TotalAmt>0</TotalAmt>
      </CompCurrentOfcrDirectorsGrp>
      <CompDisqualPersonsGrp>
        <TotalAmt>0</TotalAmt>
      </CompDisqualPersonsGrp>
      <OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp>
        <TotalAmt>1125184</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>1036964</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>88220</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp>
      <PensionPlanContributionsGrp>
        <TotalAmt>12381</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>11940</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>441</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </PensionPlanContributionsGrp>
      <OtherEmployeeBenefitsGrp>
        <TotalAmt>134647</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>56739</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>77908</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </OtherEmployeeBenefitsGrp>
      <PayrollTaxesGrp>
        <TotalAmt>81647</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>77508</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>4139</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </PayrollTaxesGrp>
      <FeesForServicesManagementGrp>
        <TotalAmt>0</TotalAmt>
      </FeesForServicesManagementGrp>
      <FeesForServicesLegalGrp>
        <TotalAmt>704</TotalAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>704</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </FeesForServicesLegalGrp>
      <FeesForServicesAccountingGrp>
        <TotalAmt>0</TotalAmt>
      </FeesForServicesAccountingGrp>
      <FeesForServicesLobbyingGrp>
        <TotalAmt>0</TotalAmt>
      </FeesForServicesLobbyingGrp>
      <FeesForServicesProfFundraising>
        <TotalAmt>0</TotalAmt>
      </FeesForServicesProfFundraising>
      <FeesForSrvcInvstMgmntFeesGrp>
        <TotalAmt>0</TotalAmt>
      </FeesForSrvcInvstMgmntFeesGrp>
      <FeesForServicesOtherGrp>
        <TotalAmt>0</TotalAmt>
      </FeesForServicesOtherGrp>
      <AdvertisingGrp>
        <TotalAmt>0</TotalAmt>
      </AdvertisingGrp>
      <OfficeExpensesGrp>
        <TotalAmt>0</TotalAmt>
      </OfficeExpensesGrp>
      <InformationTechnologyGrp>
        <TotalAmt>0</TotalAmt>
      </InformationTechnologyGrp>
      <RoyaltiesGrp>
        <TotalAmt>0</TotalAmt>
      </RoyaltiesGrp>
      <OccupancyGrp>
        <TotalAmt>203044</TotalAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>203044</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </OccupancyGrp>
      <TravelGrp>
        <TotalAmt>0</TotalAmt>
      </TravelGrp>
      <PymtTravelEntrtnmntPubOfclGrp>
        <TotalAmt>0</TotalAmt>
      </PymtTravelEntrtnmntPubOfclGrp>
      <ConferencesMeetingsGrp>
        <TotalAmt>0</TotalAmt>
      </ConferencesMeetingsGrp>
      <InterestGrp>
        <TotalAmt>22402</TotalAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>22402</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </InterestGrp>
      <PaymentsToAffiliatesGrp>
        <TotalAmt>0</TotalAmt>
      </PaymentsToAffiliatesGrp>
      <DepreciationDepletionGrp>
        <TotalAmt>151940</TotalAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>151940</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </DepreciationDepletionGrp>
      <InsuranceGrp>
        <TotalAmt>0</TotalAmt>
      </InsuranceGrp>
      <OtherExpensesGrp>
        <Desc>Contracted Services</Desc>
        <TotalAmt>546236</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>79739</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>466497</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </OtherExpensesGrp>
      <OtherExpensesGrp>
        <Desc>Material and supplies</Desc>
        <TotalAmt>349363</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>349363</ProgramServicesAmt>
      </OtherExpensesGrp>
      <OtherExpensesGrp>
        <Desc>Operating lease</Desc>
        <TotalAmt>180452</TotalAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>180452</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </OtherExpensesGrp>
      <OtherExpensesGrp>
        <Desc>Student transportation</Desc>
        <TotalAmt>93896</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>93896</ProgramServicesAmt>
      </OtherExpensesGrp>
      <AllOtherExpensesGrp>
        <TotalAmt>162304</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>60465</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>101839</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </AllOtherExpensesGrp>
      <TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp>
        <TotalAmt>3064200</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>1766614</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>1297586</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>0</FundraisingAmt>
      </TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp>
      <CashNonInterestBearingGrp>
        <BOYAmt>44754</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>114030</EOYAmt>
      </CashNonInterestBearingGrp>
      <SavingsAndTempCashInvstGrp>
        <EOYAmt>0</EOYAmt>
      </SavingsAndTempCashInvstGrp>
      <PledgesAndGrantsReceivableGrp>
        <EOYAmt>0</EOYAmt>
      </PledgesAndGrantsReceivableGrp>
      <AccountsReceivableGrp>
        <BOYAmt>62803</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>288133</EOYAmt>
      </AccountsReceivableGrp>
      <ReceivablesFromOfficersEtcGrp>
        <EOYAmt>0</EOYAmt>
      </ReceivablesFromOfficersEtcGrp>
      <RcvblFromDisqualifiedPrsnGrp>
        <EOYAmt>0</EOYAmt>
      </RcvblFromDisqualifiedPrsnGrp>
      <OthNotesLoansReceivableNetGrp>
        <EOYAmt>0</EOYAmt>
      </OthNotesLoansReceivableNetGrp>
      <InventoriesForSaleOrUseGrp>
        <EOYAmt>0</EOYAmt>
      </InventoriesForSaleOrUseGrp>
      <PrepaidExpensesDefrdChargesGrp>
        <EOYAmt>0</EOYAmt>
      </PrepaidExpensesDefrdChargesGrp>
      <LandBldgEquipCostOrOtherBssAmt>1573021</LandBldgEquipCostOrOtherBssAmt>
      <LandBldgEquipAccumDeprecAmt>206452</LandBldgEquipAccumDeprecAmt>
      <LandBldgEquipBasisNetGrp>
        <BOYAmt>332693</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>1366569</EOYAmt>
      </LandBldgEquipBasisNetGrp>
      <InvestmentsPubTradedSecGrp>
        <EOYAmt>0</EOYAmt>
      </InvestmentsPubTradedSecGrp>
      <InvestmentsOtherSecuritiesGrp>
        <EOYAmt>0</EOYAmt>
      </InvestmentsOtherSecuritiesGrp>
      <InvestmentsProgramRelatedGrp>
        <EOYAmt>0</EOYAmt>
      </InvestmentsProgramRelatedGrp>
      <IntangibleAssetsGrp>
        <EOYAmt>0</EOYAmt>
      </IntangibleAssetsGrp>
      <OtherAssetsTotalGrp>
        <EOYAmt>212519</EOYAmt>
      </OtherAssetsTotalGrp>
      <TotalAssetsGrp>
        <BOYAmt>440250</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>1981251</EOYAmt>
      </TotalAssetsGrp>
      <AccountsPayableAccrExpnssGrp>
        <BOYAmt>168996</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>222728</EOYAmt>
      </AccountsPayableAccrExpnssGrp>
      <MortgNotesPyblScrdInvstPropGrp>
        <BOYAmt>77843</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>149550</EOYAmt>
      </MortgNotesPyblScrdInvstPropGrp>
      <UnsecuredNotesLoansPayableGrp>
        <BOYAmt>133495</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>200001</EOYAmt>
      </UnsecuredNotesLoansPayableGrp>
      <OtherLiabilitiesGrp>
        <BOYAmt>201682</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>344843</EOYAmt>
      </OtherLiabilitiesGrp>
      <TotalLiabilitiesGrp>
        <BOYAmt>582016</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>917122</EOYAmt>
      </TotalLiabilitiesGrp>
      <OrganizationFollowsFASB117Ind>X</OrganizationFollowsFASB117Ind>
      <NoDonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp>
        <BOYAmt>-141766</BOYAmt>
      </NoDonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp>
      <DonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp>
        <EOYAmt>1064129</EOYAmt>
      </DonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp>
      <TotalNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp>
        <BOYAmt>-141766</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>1064129</EOYAmt>
      </TotalNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp>
      <TotLiabNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp>
        <BOYAmt>440250</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>1981251</EOYAmt>
      </TotLiabNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp>
      <ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt>1173999</ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt>
      <PriorPeriodAdjustmentsAmt>31896</PriorPeriodAdjustmentsAmt>
      <MethodOfAccountingAccrualInd>X</MethodOfAccountingAccrualInd>
      <AccountantCompileOrReviewInd>false</AccountantCompileOrReviewInd>
      <FSAuditedInd>true</FSAuditedInd>
      <FSAuditedBasisGrp>
        <ConsolidatedBasisFinclStmtInd>X</ConsolidatedBasisFinclStmtInd>
      </FSAuditedBasisGrp>
      <AuditCommitteeInd>false</AuditCommitteeInd>
      <FederalGrantAuditRequiredInd>false</FederalGrantAuditRequiredInd>
    </IRS990>
    <IRS990ScheduleA documentId="IRS990ScheduleA" softwareId="22015565" softwareVersionNum="2022v5.0">
      <SchoolInd>X</SchoolInd>
    </IRS990ScheduleA>
    <IRS990ScheduleB documentId="IRS990ScheduleB" softwareId="22015565" softwareVersionNum="2022v5.0">
      <ContributorInformationGrp>
        <ContributorNum>RESTRICTED</ContributorNum>
        <ContributorBusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1>RESTRICTED</BusinessNameLine1>
        </ContributorBusinessName>
        <ContributorUSAddress>
          <AddressLine1>RESTRICTED</AddressLine1>
          <AddressLine2>RESTRICTED</AddressLine2>
          <City>RESTRICTED</City>
          <State>RESTRICTED</State>
          <ZIPCode>RESTRICTED</ZIPCode>
        </ContributorUSAddress>
        <TotalContributionsAmt>RESTRICTED</TotalContributionsAmt>
      </ContributorInformationGrp>
    </IRS990ScheduleB>
    <IRS990ScheduleD documentId="IRS990ScheduleD" softwareId="22015565" softwareVersionNum="2022v5.0">
      <LeaseholdImprovementsGrp>
        <OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt>281592</OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt>
        <BookValueAmt>281592</BookValueAmt>
      </LeaseholdImprovementsGrp>
      <EquipmentGrp>
        <OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt>1291429</OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt>
        <DepreciationAmt>206452</DepreciationAmt>
        <BookValueAmt>1084977</BookValueAmt>
      </EquipmentGrp>
      <TotalBookValueLandBuildingsAmt>1366569</TotalBookValueLandBuildingsAmt>
      <OtherAssetsOrgGrp>
        <Desc>Intercompany Receivable</Desc>
        <BookValueAmt>116933</BookValueAmt>
      </OtherAssetsOrgGrp>
      <OtherAssetsOrgGrp>
        <Desc>Right-of-use assets - Financing lease</Desc>
        <BookValueAmt>2647</BookValueAmt>
      </OtherAssetsOrgGrp>
      <OtherAssetsOrgGrp>
        <Desc>Right-of-use assets - Operating lease</Desc>
        <BookValueAmt>92939</BookValueAmt>
      </OtherAssetsOrgGrp>
      <TotalBookValueOtherAssetsAmt>212519</TotalBookValueOtherAssetsAmt>
      <OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp>
        <Desc>Due To Management Company, net</Desc>
        <Amt>238824</Amt>
      </OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp>
      <OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp>
        <Desc>Financing lease liability</Desc>
        <Amt>2685</Amt>
      </OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp>
      <OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp>
        <Desc>Operating lease liability</Desc>
        <Amt>103334</Amt>
      </OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp>
      <TotalLiabilityAmt>344843</TotalLiabilityAmt>
    </IRS990ScheduleD>
    <IRS990ScheduleE documentId="IRS990ScheduleE" softwareId="22015565" softwareVersionNum="2022v5.0">
      <NondiscriminatoryPolicyStmtInd>true</NondiscriminatoryPolicyStmtInd>
      <PolicyStmtInBrochuresEtcInd>true</PolicyStmtInBrochuresEtcInd>
      <PlcyPblczdViaBroadcastMediaInd>true</PlcyPblczdViaBroadcastMediaInd>
      <MaintainRacialCompRecsInd>true</MaintainRacialCompRecsInd>
      <MaintainScholarshipsRecsInd>false</MaintainScholarshipsRecsInd>
      <MaintainCpyOfBrochuresEtcInd>true</MaintainCpyOfBrochuresEtcInd>
      <MaintainCpyOfAllSolInd>true</MaintainCpyOfAllSolInd>
      <DiscriminateRaceStdntsRghtsInd>false</DiscriminateRaceStdntsRghtsInd>
      <DiscriminateRaceAdmissPlcyInd>false</DiscriminateRaceAdmissPlcyInd>
      <DiscriminateRaceEmplmFcultyInd>false</DiscriminateRaceEmplmFcultyInd>
      <DiscriminateRaceSchsInd>false</DiscriminateRaceSchsInd>
      <DiscriminateRaceEducPlcyInd>false</DiscriminateRaceEducPlcyInd>
      <DiscriminateRaceUseOfFcltsInd>false</DiscriminateRaceUseOfFcltsInd>
      <DiscriminateRaceAthltProgInd>false</DiscriminateRaceAthltProgInd>
      <DiscriminateRaceOtherActyInd>false</DiscriminateRaceOtherActyInd>
      <GovernmentFinancialAidRcvdInd>true</GovernmentFinancialAidRcvdInd>
      <GovernmentFinancialAidRvkdInd>false</GovernmentFinancialAidRvkdInd>
      <ComplianceWithRevProc7550Ind>true</ComplianceWithRevProc7550Ind>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Schedule E, Line 3 - Racially Nondiscriminatory Policy Publicized</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>THE POLICY IS STATED IN THE CHARTER, WHICH IS PROVIDED TO OUTSIDE ORGANIZATIONS FOR GRANTS AND IS INCLUDED IN THE SCHOOL HANDBOOK PROVIDED TO FAMILIES OF POTENTIAL STUDENTS.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Schedule E, Line 4 - Explanation of Records and Materials Not Maintained</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>THE ORGANIZATION IS A PUBLIC SCHOOL AND DOES NOT HAVE SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR STUDENTS. ALL STUDENTS ATTEND SCHOOL TUITION FREE, AND EXPENSES ARE PAID BY GRANTS TO BENEFIT SPECIFIC PROGRAMS FOR THE SCHOOLS.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Schedule E, Line 5 - Explanation of Organization Discrimination by Race</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Schedule E, Line 6 - Explanation of Aid or Assistance from Governmental Agency</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>AS A PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL, THE SCHOOL RECEIVES FINANCIAL SUPPORT FROM SEVERAL GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES. THE BULK OF THIS SUPPORT PROVIDES FOR THE OPERATIONAL NEEDS OF THE SCHOOL. ADDITIONAL SUPPORT IN THE FORM OF GRANTS IS AWARDED FOR SPECIFIC GOALS AND OBJECTIVES AND REQUIRES THE SCHOOL TO REPORT SUCH EXPENSES INCURRED TO ACHIEVE THESE GOALS AND OBJECTIVES.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
    </IRS990ScheduleE>
    <IRS990ScheduleM documentId="IRS990ScheduleM" softwareId="22015565" softwareVersionNum="2022v5.0">
      <OtherNonCashContriTableGrp>
        <NonCashCheckboxInd>X</NonCashCheckboxInd>
        <ContributionCnt>1</ContributionCnt>
        <NoncashContributionsRptF990Amt>1121160</NoncashContributionsRptF990Amt>
      </OtherNonCashContriTableGrp>
      <AnyPropertyThatMustBeHeldInd>false</AnyPropertyThatMustBeHeldInd>
      <ReviewProcessUnusualNCGiftsInd>false</ReviewProcessUnusualNCGiftsInd>
      <ThirdPartiesUsedInd>false</ThirdPartiesUsedInd>
    </IRS990ScheduleM>
    <IRS990ScheduleO documentId="IRS990ScheduleO" softwareId="22015565" softwareVersionNum="2022v5.0">
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>A COPY OF THE FORM 990 IS PROVIDED TO THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR REVIEW AND APPROVAL PRIOR TO FILING.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>ANNUALLY FILE TIER 3 PERSONAL FINANCE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT WITH LOUISIANA BOARD OF ETHICS. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS COMPLETES THE MANDATORY ETHICS TRAINING ON AN ANNUAL BASIS.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15b</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>THERE IS AN ANALYSIS OF COMPARABLE DATA OF THE AVERAGE COMPENSATION OF POSITION PAY AND APPROVAL BY THE BOARD.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>THE ORGANIZATION DOES MAKE THE GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Form 990, Part III, Line 1</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>HCS BATON ROUGE IS A PROJECT-BASED LEARNING SCHOOL THAT EMPHASIZES HANDS ON PROJECTS.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
    </IRS990ScheduleO>
  </ReturnData>
</Return>
