Destrehan High School is a public high school located in Destrehan, Louisiana, United States and is approximately twenty-five miles west of New Orleans. It is part of the St. Charles Parish Public School System and serves all students on the east bank of the Mississippi River from grades 9 through 12.
Serving 1,435 students in grades 9-12, Destrehan High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 61% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,435 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Graduation Rate: 89% (Top 50% in LA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 61% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 54% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 44% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Destrehan High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Destrehan High School's student population of 1,435 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 123 teachers has grown by 44% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,435 students
Total Classroom Teachers
123 teachers
Year Founded
1924
Colors
Grey, Garnet
School Calendar
School Rankings
Destrehan High School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,244 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Destrehan High School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#164 out of 1244 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
15%
11%
Black
35%
42%
White
44%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
89%
83%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
61%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Fighting Wildcats
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Destrehan High School's ranking?
Destrehan High School is ranked #164 out of 1,244 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Destrehan High School often compared to?
Destrehan High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hahnville High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
61% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Destrehan High School?
The graduation rate of Destrehan High School is 89%, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 83%.
How many students attend Destrehan High School?
1,435 students attend Destrehan High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Destrehan High School students are White, 35% of students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Destrehan High School?
Destrehan High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does Destrehan High School offer ?
Destrehan High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Destrehan High School part of?
Destrehan High School is part of St. Charles Parish School District.
School Reviews
2 10/10/2025
Overlooked problems at Destrehan high school
1. Bullying -- harassment
2. Student student sexual harassment
3. Inappropriate teacher-student relationships
4. Inappropriate teacher-teacher relationships
5. TEACHER-student sexual harassment
6. Honor students and athletes favored--other students are left to fall through the cracks
7. Administration failure to address any of these serious problems
8. St. Charles Parish all part of the good ole boy clan and those in power will stop at nothing to turn their heads wen it comes to the safety and well being of your children in order to protect employers of St Charles parish schools.
9. negligent Hiring of teachers ....standards need to be on strict policy. Teachers with severe negative referrals from previous employers hired, ex-cop let go by kenner police department for stealing drug money hired. Known Sexual predators hired. These are the people who have full access to your children, your children respect these teachers and can be taken advantage of in unimaginable ways.
This school has been put on a pedestal by the consistent efforts of the school board to cover up these admissions. This school is a well played con that few have been able to stand up against. BEWARE!
3 10/10/2025
Destrehan High School is a very high-performing school. The teachers, for the most part, care that their students are passing and always put the best effort in. There are many extracurricular activities ranging from music (such as band and choir), to academic (such as Beta and National Honors Society), and hobby-related activities (such as gamer''s club and debate team). However, I rate this school 3/5 stars instead of 5 because several issues are often overlooked. One of the main problems is that the school and its district only aims for its students to perform well on standardized testing, especially in grades 9-10. Another issue is that despite the school having a "no tolerance" policy and being a "no place for hate" school, bullying/harassment are not addressed properly. Barely any of the teachers do anything to report bullying in their classrooms, and when a student reports an act of bullying, no consequences are given to the perpetrator, even after investigation. Another big issue is that the school only supports its athletes and honor students, but does not provide any proper services for other students.
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