Denham Springs Freshman High School
Tel:
(225)665-7890
- Denham Springs Freshman High School serves 592 students in grades 8-9.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 83% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 63%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 88% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 69%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Louisiana state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 55%.
School Overview
- Denham Springs Freshman High School's student population of 592 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 8-9 |
| Total Students | 592 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 40 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Denham Springs Freshman High School's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has decreased from 20:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Denham Springs Freshman High School is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.36. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (LA) |
| Overall School Rank | #152 out of 1,277 schools (Top 20%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 83% | 63% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 88% | 69% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 6% | 6% |
| Black | 12% | 44% |
| White | 81% | 45% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.33 | 0.36 |
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| Graduation Rate | <50% | 79% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 53% | 60% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 3% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Livingston Parish School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, LA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Denham Springs Freshman High School is Denham Springs High School (0.1 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Denham Springs Junior High School (0.9 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Northside Elementary School (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Denham Springs Denham Springs High School Grades: 10-12 | 1529 students
0.1 miles
1000 North Range Avenue
Denham Springs, LA 70726
(225)665-8851 0.1 10-12 1529 - Denham Springs Northside Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 351 students
0.3 miles
1090 Robbie Street
Denham Springs, LA 70726
(225)664-4223 0.3 PK-5 351 - Denham Springs Denham Springs Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 386 students
0.7 miles
306 North Range Avenue
Denham Springs, LA 70726
(225)665-5855 0.7 PK-5 386 - Denham Springs Denham Springs Junior High School Grades: 6-8 | 800 students
0.9 miles
401 Hatchell Lane
Denham Springs, LA 70726
(225)665-8898 0.9 6-8 800 - Denham Springs Freshwater Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 363 students
0.9 miles
1025 Cockerham Road
Denham Springs, LA 70726
(225)665-5371 0.9 PK-5 363
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