Denham Springs Freshman High School
Tel:
(225) 665-7890
- Denham Springs Freshman High School serves 614 students in grades 8-9.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 84% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 64%) for the 2017-18 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 23:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 55% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Denham Springs Freshman High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
- Category Attribute
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Denham Springs Freshman High School's student population of 614 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 35% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 8-9 |
| Total Students | 614 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 27 teachers |
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School Comparison
- The diversity score of Denham Springs Freshman High School is 0.36, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (LA) |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 84% | 64% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) (16-17) | 88% | 69% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 23:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 8% | 7% |
| Black | 11% | 43% |
| White | 79% | 45% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 1% | 2% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.36 | 0.61 |
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| Graduation Rate | ≤20% | 82% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 15% | 52% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16) | 7% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Livingston Parish School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (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 | 1,576 student
0.1 miles
1000 North Range Avenue
Denham Springs, LA 70726
(225) 665-8851 0.1 10-12 1,576 - Denham Springs Northside Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 408 students
0.3 miles
1090 Robbie Street
Denham Springs, LA 70726
(225) 664-4223 0.3 PK-5 408 - Denham Springs Denham Springs Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 466 students
0.7 miles
306 North Range Avenue
Denham Springs, LA 70726
(225) 665-5855 0.7 PK-5 466 - Denham Springs Denham Springs Junior High School Grades: 6-8 | 790 students
0.9 miles
401 Hatchell Lane
Denham Springs, LA 70726
(225) 665-8898 0.9 6-8 790 - Denham Springs Freshwater Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 333 students
0.9 miles
1025 Cockerham Road
Denham Springs, LA 70726
(225) 665-5371 0.9 PK-5 333
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