DENHAM SPRINGS JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

Denham Springs Junior High School is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Livingston Parish school district, located in Denham Springs, LA with about 790 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 35 teachers, Denham Springs Junior High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 22:1. 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.

Denham Springs Junior High School (DSJH), located on Hatchell Lane in Denham Springs, Louisiana, serves as a vital educational hub for the local community within the Livingston Parish Public Schools system. The school typically caters to students in the seventh and eighth grades, focusing on a transitional academic experience that bridges the gap between elementary education and the rigors of high school. The campus is known for its emphasis on developing foundational skills in core subjects while offering opportunities for personal growth through various extracurricular activities and student organizations.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Denham Springs Junior High plays a significant role in fostering school spirit and community engagement within the city. The school strives to provide a supportive environment that addresses the unique social and developmental needs of young adolescents. By integrating a mix of rigorous instruction, athletics, and fine arts programs, DSJH aims to prepare its students to be productive, well-rounded citizens as they progress toward their secondary education years at Denham Springs High School.

For more information, contact Denham Springs Junior High School at (225) 665-8898 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

401 Hatchell Lane
Denham Springs, LA 70726
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DENHAM SPRINGS JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Denham Springs, LA with about 790 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Louisiana

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Livingston Parish
Total Students:
790
Teachers:
35.91
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 eligible school-No program
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 790 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending DENHAM SPRINGS JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 81% of the student body.

White
81.4%
Hispanic/Latino
8.7%
Black or African American
8.2%
Asian
0.8%
Two or more races
0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.4%

Female
49.7%
Male
50.3%

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.