Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy

2504 Maine Avenue
Kenner, LA 70062
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Top 50%
Serving 2,283 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (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 15:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 2,283 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 61%
  • : 90-94% (Top 20% in LA)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 40% (Top 30%)
  • : 49% (Top 30%)
  • : 39% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:

School Overview

Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy's student population of 2,283 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 152 teachers has declined by 45% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
2,283 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
152 teachers
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School Rankings

Kenner 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 Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy is 0.70, 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.
This School
State Level (LA)
#382 out of 1251 schools
(Top 50%)
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40%
32%
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49%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Louisiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
39%
27%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
6%
2%
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Hispanic
35%
11%
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Black
16%
41%
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White
39%
42%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.70
This chart displays the diversity score of Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy and the public school average diversity score of Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
90-94%
83%
This chart displays graduation rate of Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy and public school graduation rate of Louisiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
58%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
4%
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Sports

Total Sports Offered
15 sports
Sports
Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Cheering, Cross Country, Cross Country Running, Football, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Swimming and Diving, Tennis, Track, Track and Field, Volley Ball
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

School Notes

  • Student achievement is the most important and first unifying theme. With a shared leadership model which develops school wide ownership, Discovery administrative team and stakeholders established a creative and rigorous academic learning environment with a strong school culture. At the core of our academic philosophy are data-driven planning, high quality instruction, college and career readiness, health & sciences infusion across subjects, 21st century educational technology, hands-on learning, inquiry instruction, and problem solving through synthesis and evaluation.We believe education is a joint effort and commitment from teachers, students, and parents. Kenner Discovery emphasizes and creates multiple opportunities within the school for student-parent relationships to grow and flourish. The entire framework-pedagogy, curriculum, informed, high quality instruction, rigorous assessment, careful and caring character development, health sciences integration, and the home-school partnership-is built to provide students with knowledge and inventive, flexible minds that they will use to continue their education or training to be active citizens in this diverse nation and global world.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy's ranking?
Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy is ranked #382 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy often compared to?
Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Airline Park Academy For Advanced Studies by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% 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).
What is the graduation rate of Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy?
The graduation rate of Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy is 90-94%, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 83%.
How many students attend Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy?
2,283 students attend Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy students are White, 35% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy?
Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy offer ?
Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy part of?
Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy is part of Jefferson Parish School District.

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5   1/20/2020
It is an amazing school it is perfect for all students :)
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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 2,283 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 61%
  • : 90-94% (Top 20%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 40% (Top 30%)
  • : 49% (Top 30%)
  • : 39% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

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