Discovery Health Sciences Foundation School District

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Discovery Health Sciences Foundation School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Louisiana for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public school serving 151 students in Discovery Health Sciences Foundation School District.
Public Schools in Discovery Health Sciences Foundation School District have a diversity score of 0.63, which is less than the Louisiana public school average of 0.65.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public school average of 59% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (LA)
# Schools
1 School
1,331 Schools
# Students
151 Students
708,663 Students
# Teachers
12 Teachers
48,945 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Student By Grade

Students by Ethnicity:

0.63
0.65
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
5%
2%
% Hispanic
8%
11%
% Black
53%
41%
% White
28%
41%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

Best Discovery Health Sciences Foundation School District Public Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: n/an/a
17255 S Harrells Ferry Rd
Baton Rouge, LA 70816
(504) 233-4720
Gr: PK-4 | 151 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 72%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Discovery Health Sciences Foundation School District?
Discovery Health Sciences Foundation School District manages 1 public schools serving 151 students.
What is the racial composition of students in Discovery Health Sciences Foundation School District?
53% of Discovery Health Sciences Foundation School District students are Black, 28% of students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Discovery Health Sciences Foundation School District?
Discovery Health Sciences Foundation School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Enrollment: 151 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 72%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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