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#288 of 1,288 schools in LA

Top 22% in state

Destrehan High School

High School · St. Charles Parish · Destrehan, LA

A St. Charles Parish high school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1 Wildcat Ln, Destrehan, LA 70047

  • Math 41% vs LA 36% (2025)
  • Reading 58% vs LA 44% (2025)
  • 90.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.4Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-1.68 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics6.9Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency41% (2025 LEAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency58% (2025 LEAP)
Math vs. State Avg+4.9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+13.6 pts
Overall Proficiency50% (2025 LEAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)57% (model expectation from 2025 LEAP)
vs. Expected-7.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile55th
College Readiness6.3Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate90%
AP Participation17.6%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.8Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.9:1
District spending per student$22,961
Chronic Absenteeism9.9%

Students at Destrehan High School score 50% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).

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2025 LEAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.

Math Proficiency41%(2025 LEAP)
School
State
36%(2025 LEAP)
ELA Proficiency58%(2025 LEAP)
School
State
44%(2025 LEAP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 20 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 50% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
77%
ELA
62%
2010
Math
76%
ELA
60%
2011
Math
91%
ELA
93%
2012
Math
78%
ELA
80%
2013
Math
73%
ELA
80%
2014
Math
73%
ELA
73%
2015
Math
79%
ELA
80%
2016
Math
76%
ELA
78%
2017
Math
84%
ELA
75%
2018
Math
86%
ELA
83%
2019
Math
86%
ELA
83%
2020*
Math
39%
ELA
51%
2021*
Math
39%
ELA
51%
2022
Math
48%
ELA
54%
2025
Math
41%
ELA
58%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 70% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 32 test records from LA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

45.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Destrehan 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 21Car-Dependent
  • Bike 47Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Elevated1,269/100K

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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

$95,240

Median home value

$294,200

Median rent

$1,143/mo

College educated

37.4%

Homeownership

76.7%

Poverty rate

12.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 70047; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
17.6% participation·State avg: 2.1 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 in St. Charles Parish

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Hahnville High SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.19–12Not available1,511Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

St. Charles Parish

Schools in district
15
Rank in district
#11 of 15
District spending per student
$22,961NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
16.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Destrehan High School is listed in St. Charles Parish; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Destrehan High School

Destrehan High School is a public high school in Destrehan, LA, part of St. Charles Parish, serving approximately 1,497 students in grades 9th-12th with a 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #288 of 1,288 schools in LA.

State assessment records show 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Destrehan High School

What grades does Destrehan High School serve?

Destrehan High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Destrehan High School?

Destrehan High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,497 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Destrehan High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Destrehan High School is 12.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Destrehan High School rank in LA?

Destrehan High School ranks #288 of 1,288 schools in LA.

What is Destrehan High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Destrehan High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 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 Destrehan High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Destrehan High School has 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Destrehan High School a charter school?

No, Destrehan High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Destrehan High School a Title I school?

No, Destrehan High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Destrehan High School?

45.2% of students at Destrehan 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 – 12th
Enrollment
1,497
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
116
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
St. Charles Parish
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
9.9%
4-Year Graduation
90.0%
Area population (ZIP 70047)
13,354
Area average commute
27.7 min
Area median age
39.6
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 · 2025 LEAP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 LEAP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 LEAP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 LEAP. A newer release may be available.
  • 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 70047; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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