Serving 693 students in grades Prekindergarten-7, Dr. John Ochsner Discovery Health Sciences Academy ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (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 22:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-7
- Enrollment: 693 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 49% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 34% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dr. John Ochsner Discovery Health Sciences Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
School Overview
Dr. John Ochsner Discovery Health Sciences Academy's student population of 693 students has grown by 79% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 60% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-7
Total Students
693 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Dr. John Ochsner 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 Dr. John Ochsner Discovery Health Sciences Academy is 0.71, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#386 out of 1251 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
6%
2%
Hispanic
25%
11%
Black
19%
41%
White
44%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dr. John Ochsner Discovery Health Sciences Academy's ranking?
Dr. John Ochsner Discovery Health Sciences Academy is ranked #386 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% 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).
How many students attend Dr. John Ochsner Discovery Health Sciences Academy?
693 students attend Dr. John Ochsner Discovery Health Sciences Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Dr. John Ochsner Discovery Health Sciences Academy students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dr. John Ochsner Discovery Health Sciences Academy?
Dr. John Ochsner Discovery Health Sciences Academy has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Dr. John Ochsner Discovery Health Sciences Academy offer ?
Dr. John Ochsner Discovery Health Sciences Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-7
What school district is Dr. John Ochsner Discovery Health Sciences Academy part of?
Dr. John Ochsner Discovery Health Sciences Academy is part of Jefferson Parish School District.
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