Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy
School Overview
Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy is a public Charter school located in Kenner, Louisiana. It is a school in Jefferson Parish School District district.
According to the Louisiana state assessment result, 81% of students are proficient in Math learning and 81% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 1,216 students through grade PK to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 17 to 1 where a total of 70 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 1,216 students are attending Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy. By gender, there are 616 and 600 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy offers the gifted and talented program. Total 49 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 12 | 6 | 6 |
| Asian | 4 | 1 | 3 |
| Black | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| White | 27 | 8 | 19 |
| Two or More Races | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Total | 49 | 18 | 31 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 70 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy and the students to teacher ratio is 17 to 1. 92.9% of teachers are certified. 78.6% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 70 | Students per teacher: 17 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 65 | 92.9% |
| Teachers who are not certified | 5 | 7.1% |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | - | - |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 15 | 21.4% |
| School counselors | 3 | Students per counselor: 405 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | - | - |
| Security guards | - | - |
| Nurses | 1 | - |
| Psychologists | - | - |
| Social workers | 1 | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 169,452 Households |
| Population | 431,243 |
| Male | 210,690 |
| Female | 224,160 |
| Child Population | 133,499 |
| Total Housing Units | 188,511 Units |
| Average House Value | $188,200 |
| Average Rent Cost | $972 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.30% |
| Average Household Income | $54,032 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 88.61% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy offers 2 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 49 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 2 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 49 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 48 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Jefferson Parish
In Jefferson Parish, 85 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.
Private Schools in KENNER, Louisiana
3 private schools are serving students in KENNER, Louisiana. The next lists are showing the private schools by offering level.