Destrehan High School

1,482 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Destrehan High School, located in the St. Charles Parish Public School System, serves as a cornerstone of the Destrehan community. As a prominent public secondary school, it is well-regarded for its commitment to academic excellence and a robust extracurricular culture. The school prides itself on fostering a supportive environment that encourages students to pursue both scholastic achievements and personal growth, preparing them for success in higher education and the professional workforce.

Beyond the classroom, Destrehan High is perhaps best known for its spirited "Wildcat" pride, particularly regarding its highly successful athletic programs, most notably its football team. The school offers a diverse range of clubs, arts programs, and organizations, which help cultivate a strong sense of community and school spirit among the student body. By balancing rigorous academic standards with active student engagement, Destrehan High School remains a focal point for student development in the Louisiana River Parishes.

1,482

Total Students

89.7

Full-Time Teachers

16.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

45.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Destrehan High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	693
Hispanic	194
Black	514
Asian	30
Two or More	45
American Indian	6

White
693 (46.8 %)
Black
514 (34.7 %)
Hispanic
194 (13.1 %)
Two or More
45 (3.0 %)
Asian
30 (2.0 %)
American Indian
6 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	St. Charles Parish
Phone:	(985)764-9946
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,482
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	89.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	601
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	78

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 443

Grade 10 377

Grade 11 322

Grade 12 340