Dutchtown High School is a 5A school that was completed in 2003 in Geismar, an unincorporated area of Ascension Parish located in the U.S. state of Louisiana. It is within the Ascension Parish School Board. Dutchtown Middle and Bluff Middle Schools feed into Dutchtown High.
Serving 2,029 students in grades 9-12, Dutchtown High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 78% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% 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: 2,029 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Graduation Rate: 93% (Top 20% in LA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 78% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 68% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 59% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dutchtown High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Dutchtown High School's student population of 2,029 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 133 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
2,029 students
Total Classroom Teachers
133 teachers
Year Founded
2003
Colors
White, Black, Purple, Silver
School Calendar
School Rankings
Dutchtown High School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,244 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dutchtown High School is 0.57, which is less 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
#51 out of 1244 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
9%
11%
Black
24%
42%
White
61%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
93%
83%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
61%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dutchtown High School's ranking?
Dutchtown High School is ranked #51 out of 1,244 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Dutchtown High School often compared to?
Dutchtown High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like St. Amant High School, East Ascension High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
78% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Dutchtown High School?
The graduation rate of Dutchtown High School is 93%, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 83%.
How many students attend Dutchtown High School?
2,029 students attend Dutchtown High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Dutchtown High School students are White, 24% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dutchtown High School?
Dutchtown High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does Dutchtown High School offer ?
Dutchtown High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Dutchtown High School part of?
Dutchtown High School is part of Ascension Parish School District.
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