Donaldsonville High School
Tel:
(225)391-7900
- Donaldsonville High School serves 457 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 70-74% (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 55-59% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 69%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 55%.
Top Placements
Donaldsonville High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Donaldsonville High School's student population of 457 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 457 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 35 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Donaldsonville High School's student:teacher ratio of 13:1 has increased from 11:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Donaldsonville High School is 0.10, 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 | #887 out of 1,277 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 70-74% | 63% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55-59% | 69% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 |
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| Hispanic | 1% | 6% |
| Black | 95% | 44% |
| White | 4% | 45% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.10 | 0.36 |
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| Graduation Rate | 85-89% | 79% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 90% | 60% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 3% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Ascension Parish School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, LA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Donaldsonville High School is White Castle High School (9.9 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Lowery Middle School (1.5 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Lowery Elementary School (1.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Donaldsonville Lowery Elementary School Grades: 3-5 | 377 students
1.5 miles
2389-b Hwy 1 South
Donaldsonville, LA 70346
(225)391-7500 1.5 3-5 377 - Donaldsonville Lowery Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 354 students
1.5 miles
2389-a Hwy 1 South
Donaldsonville, LA 70346
(225)391-7550 1.5 6-8 354 - Geismar Donaldsonville Primary School Grades: PK-2 | 489 students
2.5 miles
38210 Hwy 3089
Geismar, LA 70734
(225)391-7600 2.5 PK-2 489 - Belle Rose Belle Rose Primary School Grades: PK-4 | 260 students
4.1 miles
7100 Hwy 308
Belle Rose, LA 70341
(225)473-7706 4.1 PK-4 260 - Belle Rose Belle Rose Middle School Grades: 4-8 | 150 students
4.4 miles
7177 Hwy 1
Belle Rose, LA 70341
(225)473-8917 4.4 4-8 150
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