- Enrollment
- 1,416
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Destrehan, LA
Destrehan High School
Federal NCES profile for Destrehan High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 220144001139
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Destrehan High School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Louisiana median. It is also one of the largest schools in Louisiana.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Destrehan · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.1:1
- students per teacher
- 38.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Destrehan High School has class sizes near the Louisiana median. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Destrehan High School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Destrehan, LA.
School address
District: St. Charles Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220144001139 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Destrehan High School held near 1,497 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 89.7 → 116.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+15 students YoY 220144001139 · Destrehan, LA High · MID · TRAD
1,435 enr · 16.1:1 · 38.5% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Hahnville High School (1,416 students)
Destrehan High School held near 1,497 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount). Teacher FTE added 89.7 → 116.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Destrehan High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Destrehan High School
1,435 students
- Hahnville High
Hahnville High School
1,416 students
- J.B. Martin Mi
J.B. Martin Middle School
733 students
- Harry M. Hurst
Harry M. Hurst Middle School
685 students
- Luling Element
Luling Elementary School
653 students
- St. Rose Eleme 540
St. Rose Elementary School
540 students
What this shows Destrehan High School reports 1,435 students on the CCD universe file.
How Destrehan High School compares
Destrehan High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Louisiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Louisiana | Louisiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.1:1 | ▼ 4% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.5% | ▼ 38% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,435 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.1:1
Leaner classes than 37% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,435
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% below the Louisiana average of 62.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.1:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 47% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
14.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$22,961
per pupil, district-wide
- above Louisiana avg of $16,812
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 289 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
50
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 12 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 44.5%
African American 35.0%
Hispanic or Latino 14.6%
Two or More 3.7%
Asian 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 44.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.6, Destrehan High School is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 17
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for St. Charles Parish reports $22,961 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Destrehan High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hahnville High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| J.B. Martin Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Harry M. Hurst Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Luling Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| St. Rose Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Destrehan High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 733
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 685
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 653
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 540
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,435 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Destrehan High School
How many students attend Destrehan High School?
Destrehan High School has 1,435 students enrolled. It is a high school in Destrehan, LA. CCD year-over-year: 1,482 (2022-23) → 1,497 (2023-24), nearly flat (+15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Destrehan High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Destrehan High School is 16.1:1, which is 4% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Destrehan High School?
38.5% of students at Destrehan High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Destrehan High School?
The largest demographic group at Destrehan High School is White at 44.5% of enrollment, in Destrehan, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Destrehan High School?
Destrehan High School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Destrehan High School rank among public schools in Destrehan?
By Resource Investment Index, Destrehan High School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Destrehan, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in St. Charles Parish?
Besides Destrehan High School, St. Charles Parish also operates Hahnville High School (1,416 students), J.B. Martin Middle School (733 students), and Harry M. Hurst Middle School (685 students). See the St. Charles Parish district page for the complete list.