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Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy

2504 Maine Avenue, Kenner, LA 70062Jefferson Parish →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades PK–12Charter
2,283
Students
Total enrolled
$17,666
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 23% vs nat'l
15.0 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Large public school
Serves 2,283 students in grades PK–12 in Kenner, Louisiana.
23% above average funding
District spends $17,666 per pupil, 23% more than the national average of $14,347.
15.0 : 1 student-teacher ratio
This is near the national average of 15.4:1.
About This School

Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy is a very large other in Kenner, Louisiana, serving grades PK–12 with 2,283 students. The district invests $17,666 per student — 23% above the national average of $14,347, with a 15.0:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 68% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community.

Student Body & Demographics at Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy

2,283
Total Students
15.0 : 1
Student:Teacher
68%
Free Lunch
152
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (PK–12) are served by this school
Gender Distribution1,177 male · 1,106 female
52%
48%
Male 52%Female 48%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility68%
National avg 52% · 1,558 students
Student Composition
39%
35%
16%
Asian6%
White39%
Hispanic / Latino35%
Black16%
Multiracial4%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 220084000653

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$17,666Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$17,666
State avg
$18,624
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$7,773
Student Support$3,357
Administration$2,120
Operations$2,650
Other$1,767
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $17,666 spent per student, an estimated $7,826 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
31%
54%
State government
31.1%
Local (property tax)
54.4%
Federal programs
14.5%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $17,666/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • Charter school — may offer specialized curriculum or alternative teaching approaches
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Woodland West SchoolTom Benson SchoolPaul J. Solis Elementary SchoolEstelle School
+10 more
↓
Middle
John Q. Adams Middle SchoolJ.D. Meisler Middle SchoolT.H. Harris Middle SchoolL.H. Marrero Middle School
↓
High School
John Ehret High SchoolWest Jefferson High SchoolBonnabel Magnet Academy High SchoolGrace King High School
+7 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelOther
GradesPK – 12
Location—
CountyJefferson Parish
CharterYes
VirtualNo
DistrictJefferson Parish →
Phone: (504)233-4720
NCES ID: 220084000653
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Kenner seeking a charter school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

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High
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High
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High
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High
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District School Rankings
Location
2504 Maine Avenue, Kenner, LA 70062
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Other
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.