Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy
Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy serves 1,205 students in grades Prekindergarten-10.
The percentage of students achieving
proficiency in math
is 81% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 64%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achievingproficiency in reading/language arts
is 84% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 70%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy placed in the top 20% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 55% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy places among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
School Overview
Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy's student population of 1,205 students has grown by 49% over five school years.
The teacher population of 65 teachers has declined by 26% over five school years.
| School Type | Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-10 |
| Total Students | 1,205 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 65 teachers |
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School Comparison
Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy is ranked within the top 20% of all 1,277 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The
diversity score
of Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy is 0.66, 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 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (LA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #212 out of 1277 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 81% | 64% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 84% | 70% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 5% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 23% | 7% |
| Black | 18% | 43% |
| White | 51% | 45% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 3% | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.66 | 0.61 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 45% | 52% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 18% | 2% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Jefferson Parish School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (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 | 633 students
0.4 miles
2100 Maine Street
Kenner, LA 70062
(504) 469-3664 0.4 PK-5 633 - Kenner Bonnabel Magnet Academy High School Grades: 9-12 | 1,366 student
0.7 miles
2801 Bruin Drive
Kenner, LA 70065
(504) 443-4565 0.7 9-12 1,366 - Metairie Green Park Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 454 students
0.9 miles
1409 North Upland Street
Metairie, LA 70003
(504) 466-0205 0.9 PK-5 454 - Kenner Theodore Roosevelt Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 553 students
1.0 miles
3315 Maine Avenue
Kenner, LA 70065
(504) 443-1361 1.0 6-8 553 - Metairie Bissonet Plaza Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 616 students
1.1 miles
6818 Kawanee Avenue
Metairie, LA 70003
(504) 887-0470 1.1 PK-5 616
School Reviews
| 5 It is an amazing school it is perfect for all students :) - Posted by Student/Alumni - Jane Doe |
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