DONALDSONVILLE HIGH SCHOOL
Donaldsonville High School is a Title I public high school that is part of the Ascension Parish school district, located in Donaldsonville, LA with about 455 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 31 teachers, Donaldsonville High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Donaldsonville High School, located at 100 Tiger Drive in Donaldsonville, Louisiana, serves as a central educational pillar for the local community. Operating as part of the Ascension Parish Public Schools system, the institution is deeply rooted in the town’s culture, with its mascot—the Tiger—serving as a point of pride for students, alumni, and local residents alike. The school focuses on providing a comprehensive secondary education that balances academic requirements with extracurricular engagement, aiming to prepare students for both collegiate pursuits and the workforce.
Beyond its academic curriculum, Donaldsonville High School is known for fostering a strong sense of community spirit, often acting as a hub for local events and athletic competitions. The school works to uphold a tradition of excellence, emphasizing character development and civic responsibility alongside standard instruction. By prioritizing student growth and community involvement, the school remains a vital institution dedicated to shaping the future of the youth in the Donaldsonville area.
For more information, contact Donaldsonville High School at (225) 391-7900 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Donaldsonville, LA 70346
(225) 391-7900
DONALDSONVILLE HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Donaldsonville, LA with about 455 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Louisiana
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Ascension Parish
- Total Students:
- 455
- Teachers:
- 31.63
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 455 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending DONALDSONVILLE HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 94% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 94.3%
- White
- 3.5%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 2.0%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 43.5%
- Male
- 56.5%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.