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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 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 316 students in Discovery Health Sciences Foundation School District.
Public Schools in Discovery Health Sciences Foundation School District have a diversity score of 0.65, which is equal to 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
1,308 Schools
# Students
316 Students
666,091 Students
# Teachers
26 Teachers
48,602 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.65
0.65
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
2%
% Hispanic
11%
11%
% Black
51%
42%
% White
28%
41%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Best Discovery Health Sciences Foundation School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: n/an/a
Baton Rouge Ochsner Discovery
Charter School
17255 S Harrells Ferry Rd
Baton Rouge, LA 70816
(504) 233-4720
Baton Rouge, LA 70816
(504) 233-4720
Gr: PK-8 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 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 316 students.
What is the racial composition of students in Discovery Health Sciences Foundation School District?
51% of Discovery Health Sciences Foundation School District students are Black, 28% of students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 3% 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 12:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
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