Denham Springs High School vs. Walker High School
Should you attend Denham Springs High School or Walker 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
Denham Springs High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Walker High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 1,757 students in grades 10-12, Denham Springs High School ranks in the top 30% 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 40-59% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to 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 38% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Serving 2,134 students in grades 9-12, Walker High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
10-12
9-12
Total Students
1,757 students
2,134 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
105 teachers
120 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#347 out of 1251 schools in LA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#164 out of 1251 schools in LA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
60%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
54%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
36%
Graduation Rate
92%
93%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
-
576
Grade 10 Students
685
538
Grade 11 Students
569
505
Grade 12 Students
503
515
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
17%
10%
% Black
18%
18%
% White
62%
68%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
3%
Diversity Score
0.56
0.50
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
