On a mission to brighten the path for every Louisiana student.
Bright Path Analytics was founded by educators and data scientists who believe districts already have the data they need to change outcomes. Our job is to make it clear, timely, and usable.

Data should serve educators, not overwhelm them
We started Bright Path Analytics after watching talented district teams drown in reports that never quite answered their questions. Spreadsheets piled up, but the insights that could actually help a student stayed buried.
So we built Pathway AI: a tool that does the heavy analysis and hands educators clear, trustworthy answers. Today we partner with districts across Louisiana to turn everyday data into earlier support and better outcomes.
Founded in Baton Rouge
Districts served across Louisiana
Student records analyzed
Louisiana-based support team
What we value
Students first
Every feature we ship is measured against one question: does this help a student succeed?
Partners, not vendors
We work alongside district teams, on the ground in Louisiana, for the long haul.
Trust and privacy
We treat student data with the care it deserves, with FERPA-aligned practices from day one.
Rooted in Louisiana
We understand the state's schools, standards, and communities because they are ours too.
Leadership
A team of Louisiana educators, data scientists, and district partners.
Dr. Renée Fontaine
Chief Executive Officer
Marcus Boudreaux
Chief Technology Officer
Alicia Nguyen
Head of District Success
James Portier
Head of Data Science
See what Pathway AI can do for your district
Book a walkthrough with our Louisiana-based team. We'll map your data sources and show you insights from a district like yours.