Denham Springs Freshman High School vs. Live Oak High School
Should you attend Denham Springs Freshman High School or Live Oak High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
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Live Oak High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 710 students in grades 9, Denham Springs Freshman High School ranks in the top 30% 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 44% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Serving 1,391 students in grades 9-12, Live Oak High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9
9-12
Total Students
710 students
1,391 students
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
81 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#287 out of 1251 schools in LA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#162 out of 1251 schools in LA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
32%
Graduation Rate
<50%
98%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
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Grade 9 Students
710
367
Grade 10 Students
-
386
Grade 11 Students
-
322
Grade 12 Students
-
316
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
24%
6%
% Black
17%
8%
% White
57%
83%
% Hawaiian
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n/a
% Two or more races
1%
2%
Diversity Score
0.59
0.30
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
