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#939 of 1,288 schools in LA
Donaldsonville High School
High School · Ascension Parish · Donaldsonville, LA
An Ascension Parish high school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.
100 Tiger Drive, Donaldsonville, LA 70734
- Math 10% vs LA 36% (2025)
- Reading 24% vs LA 44% (2025)
- 82.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Donaldsonville High School score 17% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 29%).
2025 LEAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2020, to 17% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 47% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
81.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Donaldsonville 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 29Car-Dependent
- Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated1,422/100K
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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
$124,059
Median home value
$306,200
Median rent
$978/mo
College educated
45.9%
Homeownership
79.6%
Poverty rate
10%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 70734; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ascension Catholic Diocesan Regional SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.2private | PK–12 | 1.0 mi | 388 | Compare → |
| Dutchtown High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | 9–12 | Not available | 2,731 | Compare → |
| East Ascension High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | 9–12 | Not available | 2,157 | Compare → |
| St. Amant High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | 9–12 | Not available | 2,433 | 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.
Ascension Parish
- Schools in district
- 31
- Rank in district
- #31 of 31
- District spending per student
- $14,108NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Donaldsonville High School is listed in Ascension Parish; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Donaldsonville High School
Donaldsonville High School is a public high school in Donaldsonville, LA, part of Ascension Parish, serving approximately 426 students in grades 9th-12th with a 8.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #939 of 1,288 schools in LA. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Donaldsonville High School
What grades does Donaldsonville High School serve?
Donaldsonville High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Donaldsonville High School?
Donaldsonville High School has an enrollment of approximately 426 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Donaldsonville High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Donaldsonville High School is 8.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Donaldsonville High School rank in LA?
Donaldsonville High School ranks #939 of 1,288 schools in LA.
What is Donaldsonville High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Donaldsonville High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 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 Donaldsonville High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Donaldsonville High School has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Donaldsonville High School a charter school?
No, Donaldsonville High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Donaldsonville High School a Title I school?
No, Donaldsonville High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Donaldsonville High School?
81.9% of students at Donaldsonville 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
- 426
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 50
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Ascension Parish
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 30.0%
- Phone
- (225) 391-7900
- 4-Year Graduation
- 82.0%
- Area population (ZIP 70734)
- 9,880
- Area average commute
- 28.1 min
- Area median age
- 33.3
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 70734; 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
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