Very Good
#425 of 1,288 schools in LA
Top 33% in state
Dutchtown High School
High School · Ascension Parish · Geismar, LA
An Ascension Parish high school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
13165 Hwy 73, Geismar, LA 70734
- Math 58% vs LA 36% (2025)
- Reading 70% vs LA 44% (2025)
- 93.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Dutchtown High School score 64% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 68%).
2025 LEAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2020, to 64% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 84% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 85% (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
30.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Dutchtown 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 44Car-Dependent
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated1,422/100K
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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
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Nearby same-level schools
3 in Ascension Parish
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donaldsonville High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | 9–12 | Not available | 426 | 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.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Ascension Parish
- Schools in district
- 31
- Rank in district
- #28 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
Dutchtown High School is listed in Ascension Parish; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Dutchtown High School
Dutchtown High School is a public high school in Geismar, LA, part of Ascension Parish, serving approximately 2,731 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #425 of 1,288 schools in LA. State assessment records show 84% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 85% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Dutchtown High School
What grades does Dutchtown High School serve?
Dutchtown High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Dutchtown High School?
Dutchtown High School has an enrollment of approximately 2,731 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dutchtown High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dutchtown High School is 17.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Dutchtown High School rank in LA?
Dutchtown High School ranks #425 of 1,288 schools in LA.
What is Dutchtown High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Dutchtown High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 Dutchtown High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Dutchtown High School has 84% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 85% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Dutchtown High School a charter school?
No, Dutchtown High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Dutchtown High School a Title I school?
No, Dutchtown High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dutchtown High School?
30.8% of students at Dutchtown 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
- 2,731
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 160
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Ascension Parish
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.0%
- Phone
- (225) 391-6200
- 4-Year Graduation
- 93.0%
- 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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