- Enrollment
- 2,376
- Students per teacher
- 43.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Kenner, LA
Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy
Federal NCES profile for Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220084000653Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 94
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Louisiana median. It is also one of the largest schools in Louisiana.
- #7 of 10
- schools in Kenner · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.9:1
- students per teacher
- 56.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy has class sizes near the Louisiana median. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy ranks #7 of 10 schools in Kenner, LA.
School address
District: Jefferson Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220084000653 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+20 students YoY
Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy held near 2,303 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+20 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 152.1 → 161.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+20 students YoY 220084000653 · Kenner, LA Other · LARGE · CHARTER
2,263 enr · 14.9:1 · 56.2% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Bonnabel Magnet Academy High School (2,376 students)
Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy held near 2,303 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+20 headcount). Teacher FTE added 152.1 → 161.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Kenner 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
- This school
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
- East Jefferson
East Jefferson High School
1,381 students
What this shows Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy reports 2,263 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy compares
Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy 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 | 14.9:1 | ▼ 11% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.2% | ▼ 10% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,263 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
2,263
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
56.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% 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
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 35% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
2.3%
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
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 377 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 45 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 39.3%
White 35.0%
African American 15.6%
Asian 6.1%
Two or More 3.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 39.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.4, Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
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 Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bonnabel Magnet Academy High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John Ehret High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Grace King High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Jefferson High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Jefferson High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
- Enrollment
- 1,381
- Students per teacher
- 27.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar other schools in Kenner
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Tom Benson School
Standard public school
631 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
Chateau Estates School
Standard public school
610 students 17.9:1 students per teacher
John James Audubon School
Standard public school
572 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
A.C. Alexander School
Standard public school
567 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
John Clancy/Joseph Maggiore Elementary School
Standard public school
545 students 16:1 students per teacher
Greenlawn Terrace Elementary School
Standard public school
542 students 18.1:1 students per teacher
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 (~2,263 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy
How many students attend Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy?
Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy has 2,263 students enrolled. It is a public school in Kenner, LA. CCD year-over-year: 2,283 (2022-23) → 2,303 (2023-24), nearly flat (+20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy is 14.9:1, which is 11% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 5% lower 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 Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy?
56.2% of students at Kenner 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 Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy?
The largest demographic group at Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 39.3% of enrollment, in Kenner, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy?
Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (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 Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy rank among schools in Kenner?
By Resource Investment Index, Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy ranks #7 of 10 schools in Kenner, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Kenner on the city page.
What other schools are in Jefferson Parish?
Besides Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy, Jefferson Parish also operates Bonnabel Magnet Academy High School (2,376 students), John Ehret High School (1,850 students), and Grace King High School (1,463 students). See the Jefferson Parish district page for the complete list.