Dr. John Ochsner Discovery Health Sciences Academy

1108 Shrewsbury
New Orleans, LA 70121
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 776 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Dr. John Ochsner Discovery Health Sciences Academy ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 776 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 57%
  • : Top 50% in LA
  • : 39% (Top 50%)
  • : 49% (Top 30%)
  • : 34% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Dr. John Ochsner Discovery Health Sciences Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Dr. John Ochsner Discovery Health Sciences Academy's student population of 776 students has grown by 100% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has grown by 114% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
776 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers

School Rankings

Dr. John Ochsner Discovery Health Sciences Academy ranks within the top 50% of all 1,251 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dr. John Ochsner Discovery Health Sciences Academy is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (LA)
#386 out of 1251 schools
(Top 50%)
39%
32%
49%
42%
34%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
6%
2%
Hispanic
25%
11%
Black
20%
41%
White
43%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.71
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
5%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dr. John Ochsner Discovery Health Sciences Academy's ranking?
Dr. John Ochsner Discovery Health Sciences Academy is ranked #386 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Dr. John Ochsner Discovery Health Sciences Academy often compared to?
Dr. John Ochsner Discovery Health Sciences Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Laureate Academy Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Dr. John Ochsner Discovery Health Sciences Academy?
776 students attend Dr. John Ochsner Discovery Health Sciences Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Dr. John Ochsner Discovery Health Sciences Academy students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dr. John Ochsner Discovery Health Sciences Academy?
Dr. John Ochsner Discovery Health Sciences Academy has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Dr. John Ochsner Discovery Health Sciences Academy offer ?
Dr. John Ochsner Discovery Health Sciences Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Dr. John Ochsner Discovery Health Sciences Academy part of?
Dr. John Ochsner Discovery Health Sciences Academy is part of Jefferson Parish School District.

School Reviews

Review Dr. John Ochsner Discovery Health Sciences Academy. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:

  • Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
  • Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Rate this school:

Recent Articles

Parents’ Guide to Special Education
Parents’ Guide to Special Education
Special education law is not easy to decipher, with several regulations that govern special education services for disabled students. In this article, learn about the core components of the laws, rights, and individual education plans that can help create the best public school environment for your child.
Surveillance Cameras: Violation of Rights or Improved Security?
Surveillance Cameras: Violation of Rights or Improved Security?
A school district in Virginia has given the green light to schools that want to install surveillance cameras in common areas like cafeterias and hallways. We’ll look at whether this is a violation of student privacy or the best way to keep order in schools.
Teachers in 19 States Allowed to Physically Punish Students
Teachers in 19 States Allowed to Physically Punish Students
As of 2014, nineteen states still allow corporal punishment – spanking and paddling the most common choices – in their public schools. However, some argue that not only are these punishments physically harmful, they also are disproportionately administered to students of color. As a result, House democrats have taken up the issue in a new bill that would ban all forms of corporal punishment nationwide.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 776 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 57%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 39% (Top 50%)
  • : 49% (Top 30%)
  • : 34% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Related School Videos

Quick Links