Donaldsonville High School

100 Tiger Drive
Geismar, LA 70734
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 426 students in grades 9-12, Donaldsonville High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 426 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : 75-79% (Btm 50% in LA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Donaldsonville High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:

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School Overview

Donaldsonville High School's student population of 426 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has grown by 42% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
426 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Donaldsonville High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,251 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Donaldsonville High School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (LA)
#894 out of 1251 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Donaldsonville High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-24%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Donaldsonville High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-24%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Donaldsonville High School 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.
10-14%
27%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Donaldsonville High School 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
9:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Donaldsonville High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
11%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Donaldsonville High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
94%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Donaldsonville High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
2%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Donaldsonville High School and the percentage of White public school students in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Donaldsonville High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Donaldsonville High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Louisiana.
0.12
This chart displays the diversity score of Donaldsonville High School and the public school average diversity score of Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
75-79%
83%
This chart displays graduation rate of Donaldsonville High School 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
75%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Donaldsonville High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Donaldsonville High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Donaldsonville High School's ranking?
Donaldsonville High School is ranked #894 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Donaldsonville High School often compared to?
Donaldsonville High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dutchtown High School, East Ascension High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Donaldsonville High School?
The graduation rate of Donaldsonville High School is 75-79%, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 83%.
How many students attend Donaldsonville High School?
426 students attend Donaldsonville High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Donaldsonville High School students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Donaldsonville High School?
Donaldsonville High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Donaldsonville High School offer ?
Donaldsonville High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Donaldsonville High School part of?
Donaldsonville High School is part of Ascension Parish School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 426 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : 75-79% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

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