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#923 of 1,288 schools in LA
Denham Springs Freshman High School
School · Livingston Parish · Denham Springs, LA
A Livingston Parish school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
940 Range Avenue NE, Denham Springs, LA 70726
- Math 44% proficient (2022)
- Reading 52% proficient (2022)
- 1/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Denham Springs Freshman High School score 48% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 36 points since 2019, to 48% in 2022, across a 12-year record (2011–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 65% (multi-year average, 2011-2022) · reading/ELA 78% (multi-year average, 2011-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 23 test records from LA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
63%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Denham Springs Freshman High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 17Car-Dependent
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: High1,613/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$77,129
Median home value
$215,100
Median rent
$1,180/mo
College educated
23.9%
Homeownership
74.2%
Poverty rate
14.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 70726; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open Door Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | PK–12 | 3.0 mi | 180 | Compare → |
| Walker High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | 9–12 | 4.6 mi | 2,134 | Compare → |
| Central High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | 9–12 | 5.0 mi | 1,605 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Livingston Parish
- Schools in district
- 44
- Rank in district
- #41 of 43
- District spending per student
- $12,047NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Denham Springs Freshman High School is listed in Livingston Parish; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Denham Springs Freshman High School
Denham Springs Freshman High School is a public school in Denham Springs, LA, part of Livingston Parish, serving approximately 710 students in grades 9th-9th with a 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #923 of 1,288 schools in LA. State assessment records show 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Denham Springs Freshman High School
What grades does Denham Springs Freshman High School serve?
Denham Springs Freshman High School serves students in grades 9th through 9th.
How many students attend Denham Springs Freshman High School?
Denham Springs Freshman High School has an enrollment of approximately 710 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Denham Springs Freshman High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Denham Springs Freshman High School is 14.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Denham Springs Freshman High School rank in LA?
Denham Springs Freshman High School ranks #923 of 1,288 schools in LA.
What is Denham Springs Freshman High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Denham Springs Freshman High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Denham Springs Freshman High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Denham Springs Freshman High School has 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022).
Is Denham Springs Freshman High School a charter school?
No, Denham Springs Freshman High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Denham Springs Freshman High School a Title I school?
No, Denham Springs Freshman High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Denham Springs Freshman High School?
63.0% of students at Denham Springs Freshman High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 9th
- Enrollment
- 710
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 49
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Livingston Parish
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.0%
- Phone
- (225) 665-7890
- 4-Year Graduation
- <50%
- Area population (ZIP 70726)
- 61,965
- Area average commute
- 31 min
- Area median age
- 35.7
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 70726; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2011-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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