Dutchtown High School

13165 Hwy 73
Geismar, LA 70734
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
10/
10
Top 5%
Dutchtown High School serves 2,531 students in grades 9-12.
Dutchtown High School placed in the top 5% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 29%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 40%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 2,531 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 34%
  • Graduation Rate
    : 93% (Top 20% in LA)
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 5%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 70% (Top 5%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 68% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Dutchtown High School's student population of 2,531 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 132 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,531 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
132 teachers
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School Rankings

Dutchtown High School is ranked within the top 5% 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 Dutchtown High School is 0.51, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (LA)
Overall Testing Rank
#50 out of 1237 schools
(Top 5%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
29%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
40%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
2%
2%
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Hispanic
7%
9%
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Black
22%
42%
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White
66%
43%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
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Diversity Score
0.51
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Graduation Rate
93%
83%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
46%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dutchtown High School's ranking?
Dutchtown High School is ranked #50 out of 1,237 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Dutchtown High School often compared to?
Dutchtown High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like East Ascension High School, St. Amant High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% LA state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Dutchtown High School?
The graduation rate of Dutchtown High School is 93%, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 83%.
How many students attend Dutchtown High School?
2,531 students attend Dutchtown High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Dutchtown High School students are White, 22% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dutchtown High School?
Dutchtown High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Dutchtown High School offer ?
Dutchtown High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Dutchtown High School part of?
Dutchtown High School is part of Ascension Parish School District.

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Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 2,531 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 34%
  • Graduation Rate
    : 93% (Top 20%)
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 5%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 70% (Top 5%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 68% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

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