Serving 735 students in grades 9, Denham Springs Freshman High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 58% (majority Black).
Denham Springs Freshman High School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,251 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Denham Springs Freshman High School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Denham Springs Freshman High School?
The graduation rate of Denham Springs Freshman High School is 50%, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 83%.
How many students attend Denham Springs Freshman High School?
735 students attend Denham Springs Freshman High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Denham Springs Freshman High School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Denham Springs Freshman High School?
Denham Springs Freshman High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Denham Springs Freshman High School offer ?
Denham Springs Freshman High School offers enrollment in grades 9
What school district is Denham Springs Freshman High School part of?
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