Serving 420 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, 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 25-29% (which is approximately equal to the Louisiana state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 420 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- 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
Diversity
School Overview
Dr. John Ochsner Discovery Health Sciences Academy's student population of 420 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
420 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Dr. John Ochsner Discovery Health Sciences Academy 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 Dr. John Ochsner Discovery Health Sciences Academy is 0.69, which is more 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
#574 out of 1237 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
6%
2%
Hispanic
22%
9%
Black
18%
42%
White
48%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
6%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dr. John Ochsner Discovery Health Sciences Academy's ranking?
Dr. John Ochsner Discovery Health Sciences Academy is ranked #574 out of 1,237 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% LA state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% LA state average).
How many students attend Dr. John Ochsner Discovery Health Sciences Academy?
420 students attend Dr. John Ochsner Discovery Health Sciences Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Dr. John Ochsner Discovery Health Sciences Academy students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 18% 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 25:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Dr. John Ochsner Discovery Health Sciences Academy offer ?
Dr. John Ochsner Discovery Health Sciences Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
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.
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