Top Rankings
Discovery Health Sciences Foundation School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 316 students in Discovery Health Sciences Foundation School District.
Public Schools in Discovery Health Sciences Foundation School District have a diversity score of 0.65, which is equal to the Louisiana public school average of 0.65.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public school average of 59% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (LA)
# Schools
1 School
1,309 Schools
# Students
316 Students
666,871 Students
# Teachers
26 Teachers
48,647 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.65
0.65
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
2%
% Hispanic
11%
11%
% Black
51%
42%
% White
28%
41%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Best Discovery Health Sciences Foundation School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: n/an/a
Baton Rouge Ochsner Discovery
Charter School
17255 S Harrells Ferry Rd
Baton Rouge, LA 70816
(504) 233-4720
Baton Rouge, LA 70816
(504) 233-4720
Gr: PK-8 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Discovery Health Sciences Foundation School District?
Discovery Health Sciences Foundation School District manages 1 public schools serving 316 students.
What is the racial composition of students in Discovery Health Sciences Foundation School District?
51% of Discovery Health Sciences Foundation School District students are Black, 28% of students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Discovery Health Sciences Foundation School District?
Discovery Health Sciences Foundation School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
Recent Articles
When “Free Public School” Still Isn’t Free
Discover the hidden costs of public school in 2026, from supplies and fees to transportation, technology, and extracurricular expenses.
What a District Budget Cut Means for Your Child's School Experience
Learn how district budget cuts can affect class sizes, programs, staffing, transportation, and your child's daily school experience in 2026.
School Closure Risk: What Parents Should Check Before Moving
Learn how parents can assess school closure risk before buying or renting in a district, using enrollment, funding, and boundary data.
