How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy | Thomas Jefferson High School for Advanced Studies |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Kenner, LA | Gretna, LA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | other | other |
| Enrollment | 2,263 | 527 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 27.1:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 56.2% | 35.5% |
| Charter School | Yes | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy | Thomas Jefferson High School for Advanced Studies |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $17,647 | $17,647 |
| District | Jefferson Parish | Jefferson Parish |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy | Thomas Jefferson High School for Advanced Studies |
|---|---|---|
| White | 35.0% | 26.4% |
| African American | 15.6% | 30.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39.3% | 19.0% |
| Asian | 6.1% | 19.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 3.8% | 4.2% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy | Thomas Jefferson High School for Advanced Studies |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 6 | 3 |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 377.2:1 | 527:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 2.3% | 0.6% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 7 | 1 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.