Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy
- Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy serves 1,046 students in grades Prekindergarten-9.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 76% (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 84% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 69%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 55%.
Top Placements
Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy places among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy's student population of 1,046 students has grown by 79% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 58 teachers has grown by 56% over five school years.
| School Type | Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-9 |
| Total Students | 1,046 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 58 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy's student:teacher ratio of 18:1 has increased from 16:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy is 0.63, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. 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 | #155 out of 1,277 schools (Top 20%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 76% | 63% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 84% | 69% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 4% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 18% | 6% |
| Black | 20% | 44% |
| White | 55% | 45% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.63 | 0.61 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 43% | 60% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 19% | 3% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Jefferson Parish School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, LA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy is Bonnabel Magnet Academy High School (0.7 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Theodore Roosevelt Middle School (1.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is John Clancy/joseph Maggiore Elementary School (0.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Kenner John Clancy/joseph Maggiore Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 587 students
0.4 miles
2100 Maine Street
Kenner, LA 70062
(504)469-3664 0.4 PK-5 587 - Kenner Bonnabel Magnet Academy High School Grades: 9-12 | 1289 students
0.7 miles
2801 Bruin Drive
Kenner, LA 70065
(504)443-4565 0.7 9-12 1289 - Metairie Green Park Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 448 students
0.9 miles
1409 North Upland Street
Metairie, LA 70003
(504)466-0205 0.9 PK-5 448 - Kenner Theodore Roosevelt Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 525 students
1.0 miles
3315 Maine Avenue
Kenner, LA 70065
(504)443-1361 1.0 6-8 525 - Metairie Bissonet Plaza Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 633 students
1.1 miles
6818 Kawanee Avenue
Metairie, LA 70003
(504)887-0470 1.1 PK-5 633
School Reviews
| 5 It is an amazing school it is perfect for all students :) - Posted by Student/Alumni - Jane Doe |
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