Donaldsonville High School

Ascension Parish
100 Tiger Drive
Donaldsonville, LA 70346
435 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
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.
435
Total Students
39.9
Full-Time Teachers
10.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
83.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Black
    407 (93.6 %)
  • Two or More
    11 (2.5 %)
  • Hispanic
    9 (2.1 %)
  • White
    7 (1.6 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.2 %)
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: Ascension Parish
Phone: (225)391-7900
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 435
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 39.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 355
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 6

* 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 9 110
Grade 10 123
Grade 11 112
Grade 12 90
Gender Ratio
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