Donaldsonville High School

100 Tiger Drive
Geismar, LA 70734

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Tel: (225) 391-7900

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Donaldsonville High School serves 448 students in grades 9-12.

Donaldsonville High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 29%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 40%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.

Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 448 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 98%
Graduation Rate
: 85-89% (Top 50% in LA)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Donaldsonville High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:

School Overview

Donaldsonville High School's student population of 448 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Total Students

448 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

32 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Donaldsonville High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,237 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Donaldsonville High School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

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State Level (LA)

Overall Testing Rank

#742 out of 1237 schools
(Bottom 50%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

20-24%

29%

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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

25-29%

40%

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Student : Teacher Ratio

14:1

17:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Donaldsonville High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Louisiana by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

n/a

Hispanic

Black

95%

42%

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White

43%

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.10

0.63

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Graduation Rate

85-89%

84%

This chart display graduation rate of Donaldsonville High School and public school graduation rate of Louisiana by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

75%

53%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Donaldsonville High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Ascension Parish School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Donaldsonville High School's ranking?

Donaldsonville High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%).

What schools are Donaldsonville High School often compared to?

Donaldsonville High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dutchtown High School, East Ascension High School by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% LA state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% LA state average).

What is the graduation rate of Donaldsonville High School?

The graduation rate of Donaldsonville High School is 85-89%, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 84%.

How many students attend Donaldsonville High School?

448 students attend Donaldsonville High School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

95% of Donaldsonville High School students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Donaldsonville High School?

Donaldsonville High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.

What grades does Donaldsonville High School offer ?

Donaldsonville High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12

What school district is Donaldsonville High School part of?

Donaldsonville High School is part of Ascension Parish School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 448 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 98%
Graduation Rate
: 85-89% (Top 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education