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 1,497 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 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 32%). 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 13:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,497 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Graduation Rate: 92% (Top 20% in LA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 48% (Top 20%)
- 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
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
Destrehan High School's student population of 1,497 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 117 teachers has grown by 32% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,497 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
117 teachers
Year Founded
1924
Colors
Grey, Garnet
School Rankings
Destrehan High School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,251 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Destrehan High School is 0.65, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#224 out of 1251 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
13%
11%
Black
35%
41%
White
46%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
92%
83%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: The Fighting Wildcats
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Destrehan High School's ranking?
Destrehan High School is ranked #224 out of 1,251 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?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% 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 92%, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 83%.
How many students attend Destrehan High School?
1,497 students attend Destrehan High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Destrehan High School students are White, 35% of students are Black, 13% 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 13:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
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
4 10/7/2020
Destrehan High has the nicest teachers you will ever meet. They give their very best effort every day and are happy with what they do. There is a pride that comes with being a teacher at DHS. Most of the good teachers are the teachers who have been working at the school for a long time. DHS is friendly but incompetent in every way. IDs are messed up every year, important events postponed or rescheduled constantly, they place all the stress on the counselors. Any time you have an issue with anything, you have to consult a guidance counselor. Any questions? Counselor. DHS has a zero tolerance bullying policy. Unless it's a teacher doing the bullying, then they will side with their precious teachers instead of believing you. Examples of teacher's bullying include manipulating the truth to give a referral. OR a teacher actively searching for a way to nail a student with a referral. Thankfully, most teachers aren't like this. But a few bad apples make the rest look bad. For the most part, DHS isn't strict and doesn't abuse authority. But it's that one teacher that makes coming to the school go from excited to miserable. Teachers need to be held accountable for unfair grading and bullying. However, as a school, DHS is amazing. Out of 4 years attending, I've only encountered two bad teachers. One of them was new and bad at grading, on top of the bad curriculum. So I give her the benefit of the doubt. But the other one was blatantly authoritarian and mean to her students.
3 1/5/2019
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.
2 12/13/2010
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!
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