Very Good
#279 of 1,288 schools in LA
Top 22% in state
Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy
School · Jefferson Parish · Kenner, LA
A Jefferson Parish charter school where students score 15 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2504 Maine Avenue, Kenner, LA 70062
- Math 34% vs LA 34% (2025)
- Reading 56% vs LA 43% (2025)
- 87.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy score 51% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2025 LEAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 10 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 45% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 64% (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 54 test records from LA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
72.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy 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 72Very Walkable
- Bike 48Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,182/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Kenner), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$55,293
Median home value
$197,500
Median rent
$1,150/mo
College educated
17.5%
Homeownership
54.3%
Poverty rate
20%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 70062; 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
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greater New Orleans Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–10 | 2.1 mi | 21 | Compare → |
| Ridgewood Preparatory SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.3private | PK–12 | 3.9 mi | 138 | Compare → |
| Grand Isle High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | PK–12 | Not available | 99 | 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.
Jefferson Parish
- Schools in district
- 75
- Rank in district
- #15 of 74
- District spending per student
- $14,155NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 23.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy is listed in Jefferson Parish; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy
Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy is a public school in Kenner, LA, part of Jefferson Parish, serving approximately 2,303 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #279 of 1,288 schools in LA. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy
What grades does Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy serve?
Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy?
Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy has an enrollment of approximately 2,303 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy is 14.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy rank in LA?
Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy ranks #279 of 1,288 schools in LA.
What is Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy 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 Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy a charter school?
Yes, Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy a Title I school?
No, Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy?
72.3% of students at Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy 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
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 2,303
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 161
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Jefferson Parish
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 5.1%
- Phone
- (504) 233-4720
- 4-Year Graduation
- 87.0%
- Area population (ZIP 70062)
- 17,765
- Area average commute
- 22.8 min
- Area median age
- 36.8
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 70062; 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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