Serving 642 students in grades 8-9, Denham Springs Freshman High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 8-9
- Enrollment: 642 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in LA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 58% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Denham Springs Freshman High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Denham Springs Freshman High School's student population of 642 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 8-9
Total Students
642 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
School Rankings
Denham Springs Freshman High School 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 Denham Springs Freshman High School is 0.53, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#393 out of 1237 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
18%
9%
Black
15%
42%
White
65%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
83%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Denham Springs Freshman High School's ranking?
Denham Springs Freshman High School is ranked #393 out of 1,237 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Denham Springs Freshman High School often compared to?
Denham Springs Freshman High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Live Oak High School, Doyle High School, Albany High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% LA state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Denham Springs Freshman High School?
The graduation rate of Denham Springs Freshman High School is 50%, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 83%.
How many students attend Denham Springs Freshman High School?
642 students attend Denham Springs Freshman High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Denham Springs Freshman High School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Denham Springs Freshman High School?
Denham Springs Freshman High School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Denham Springs Freshman High School offer ?
Denham Springs Freshman High School offers enrollment in grades 8-9
What school district is Denham Springs Freshman High School part of?
Denham Springs Freshman High School is part of Livingston Parish School District.
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