Dutchtown High School

2,643 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Dutchtown High School, located in Geismar, Louisiana, serves as a prominent educational institution within the Ascension Parish Public School System. Known for its strong commitment to both academic excellence and extracurricular success, the school maintains a reputation as one of the top-performing high schools in the region. It offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes Advanced Placement (AP) courses, dual-enrollment opportunities, and a variety of career-technical pathways designed to prepare students for both university-level studies and the workforce.

Beyond the classroom, Dutchtown High is widely recognized for its robust athletics program and vibrant student life. The school prides itself on fostering a supportive community spirit, with active involvement in performing arts, academic clubs, and championship-caliber sports teams. By emphasizing a balance of rigorous scholarship and personal development, the school aims to cultivate well-rounded graduates who are prepared to contribute effectively to their communities and succeed in their post-secondary endeavors.

2,643

Total Students

148.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

26.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dutchtown High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,708
Hispanic	198
Black	593
Asian	67
Two or More	66
American Indian	7
Pacific Islander	4

White
1,708 (64.6 %)
Black
593 (22.4 %)
Hispanic
198 (7.5 %)
Asian
67 (2.5 %)
Two or More
66 (2.5 %)
American Indian
7 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
4 (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)391-6200
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,643
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	148.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	573
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	121

* 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 9 726

Grade 10 712

Grade 11 597

Grade 12 608