- Enrollment
- 2,376
- Students per teacher
- 43.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Jefferson, LA
Dr. John Ochsner Discovery Health Sciences Academy
Federal NCES profile for Dr. John Ochsner Discovery Health Sciences Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220084002486Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 6
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 99
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dr. John Ochsner Discovery Health Sciences Academy earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Louisiana schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Louisiana schools.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Jefferson · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 23.6:1
- large classes for Louisiana
- 40.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Dr. John Ochsner Discovery Health Sciences Academy has class sizes larger than 95% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dr. John Ochsner Discovery Health Sciences Academy ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Jefferson, LA.
School address
District: Jefferson Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220084002486 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+83 students YoY
Dr. John Ochsner Discovery Health Sciences Academy grew from 693 students in 2022-23 to 776 in 2023-24 (+12.0%).
Teacher FTE added 31.8 → 43.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+83 students YoY 220084002486 · Jefferson, LA Other · MID · CHARTER
731 enr · 23.6:1 · 40.5% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Bonnabel Magnet Academy High School (2,376 students)
Dr. John Ochsner Discovery Health Sciences Academy grew from 693 students in 2022-23 to 776 in 2023-24 (+12.0%). Teacher FTE added 31.8 → 43.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Dr. John Ochsner Discovery Health Sciences Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bonnabel Magne
Bonnabel Magnet Academy High School
2,376 students
- Kenner Discove
Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy
2,263 students
- John Ehret Hig
John Ehret High School
1,850 students
- Grace King Hig
Grace King High School
1,463 students
- West Jefferson
West Jefferson High School
1,438 students
- This school 731
Dr. John Ochsner Discovery Health Sciences Academy
731 students
What this shows Dr. John Ochsner Discovery Health Sciences Academy reports 731 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dr. John Ochsner Discovery Health Sciences Academy compares
Dr. John Ochsner Discovery Health Sciences Academy is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Louisiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Louisiana | Louisiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23.6:1 | ▲ 40% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.5% | ▼ 35% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 731 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.6:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
731
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% below the Louisiana average of 62.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
23.6:1
students per teacher
- 40% above state mean
Top 95% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
0.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$14,155
per pupil, district-wide
- below Louisiana avg of $16,812
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 731 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 43.0%
Hispanic or Latino 24.5%
African American 21.9%
Two or More 5.6%
Asian 4.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 43.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.2, Dr. John Ochsner Discovery Health Sciences Academy is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Jefferson Parish reports $14,155 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dr. John Ochsner Discovery Health Sciences Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bonnabel Magnet Academy High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| John Ehret High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Grace King High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Jefferson High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dr. John Ochsner Discovery Health Sciences Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,263
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 1,850
- Students per teacher
- 30.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,463
- Students per teacher
- 25.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,438
- Students per teacher
- 25.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar other schools in Jefferson
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~731 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dr. John Ochsner Discovery Health Sciences Academy
How many students attend Dr. John Ochsner Discovery Health Sciences Academy?
Dr. John Ochsner Discovery Health Sciences Academy has 731 students enrolled. It is a public school in Jefferson, LA. CCD year-over-year: 693 (2022-23) → 776 (2023-24), up 83.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dr. John Ochsner Discovery Health Sciences Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Dr. John Ochsner Discovery Health Sciences Academy is 23.6:1, which is 40% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 50% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dr. John Ochsner Discovery Health Sciences Academy?
40.5% of students at Dr. John Ochsner Discovery Health Sciences Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dr. John Ochsner Discovery Health Sciences Academy?
The largest demographic group at Dr. John Ochsner Discovery Health Sciences Academy is White at 43.0% of enrollment, in Jefferson, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dr. John Ochsner Discovery Health Sciences Academy?
Dr. John Ochsner Discovery Health Sciences Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical 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 Dr. John Ochsner Discovery Health Sciences Academy rank among public schools in Jefferson?
By Resource Investment Index, Dr. John Ochsner Discovery Health Sciences Academy ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Jefferson, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Jefferson on the city page.
What other schools are in Jefferson Parish?
Besides Dr. John Ochsner Discovery Health Sciences Academy, Jefferson Parish also operates Bonnabel Magnet Academy High School (2,376 students), Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy (2,263 students), and John Ehret High School (1,850 students). See the Jefferson Parish district page for the complete list.