Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy

3837 Loyola Drive
Kenner, LA 70065
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 2,168 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 2,168 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 69%
  • : 85-89% (Top 50% in LA)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 34% (Top 50%)
  • : 47% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:

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School Overview

Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy's student population of 2,168 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 278 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
2,168 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
278 teachers
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School Rankings

Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy ranks within the top 50% of all 1,237 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (LA)
#385 out of 1237 schools
(Top 50%)
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34%
29%
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47%
40%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
17:1
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American Indian
2%
1%
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Asian
5%
2%
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Hispanic
15%
9%
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Black
12%
42%
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White
31%
43%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.50
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85-89%
83%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
46%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
2%
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Sports

Total Sports Offered
15 sports
Sports
Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Cheering, Cross Country, Cross Country Running, Football, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Swimming and Diving, Tennis, Track, Track and Field, Volley Ball
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

School Notes

  • Student achievement is the most important and first unifying theme. With a shared leadership model which develops school wide ownership, Discovery administrative team and stakeholders established a creative and rigorous academic learning environment with a strong school culture. At the core of our academic philosophy are data-driven planning, high quality instruction, college and career readiness, health & sciences infusion across subjects, 21st century educational technology, hands-on learning, inquiry instruction, and problem solving through synthesis and evaluation.We believe education is a joint effort and commitment from teachers, students, and parents. Kenner Discovery emphasizes and creates multiple opportunities within the school for student-parent relationships to grow and flourish. The entire framework-pedagogy, curriculum, informed, high quality instruction, rigorous assessment, careful and caring character development, health sciences integration, and the home-school partnership-is built to provide students with knowledge and inventive, flexible minds that they will use to continue their education or training to be active citizens in this diverse nation and global world.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy's ranking?
Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy is ranked #385 out of 1,237 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy often compared to?
Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Airline Park For Advanced Studies by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% LA state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy?
The graduation rate of Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy is 85-89%, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 83%.
How many students attend Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy?
2,168 students attend Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
31% of Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy?
Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy offer ?
Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy part of?
Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy is part of Jefferson Parish School District.

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5   1/20/2020
It is an amazing school it is perfect for all students :)
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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 2,168 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 69%
  • : 85-89% (Top 50%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 34% (Top 50%)
  • : 47% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

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