Denham Springs High School

1000 North Range Avenue
Denham Springs, LA 70726

2,385 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Denham Springs High School, located at 1000 North Range Avenue in Denham Springs, Louisiana, serves as a cornerstone of the Livingston Parish Public School System. As a comprehensive public high school, it offers a broad academic curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, whether through college enrollment, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce. The school is deeply rooted in the local community and maintains a strong focus on fostering both academic achievement and personal growth among its diverse student body.

Beyond its core classroom instruction, Denham Springs High School is well-regarded for its vibrant extracurricular culture. Students have access to a wide array of athletic programs, clubs, and service organizations that promote school spirit, leadership, and collaboration. With a long-standing history of resilience and community pride, the school continues to emphasize the importance of tradition and excellence, striving to provide a supportive environment that equips its students with the skills necessary to navigate the challenges of the future.

2,385

Total Students

132.9

Full-Time Teachers

17.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

69.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Denham Springs High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,373
Hispanic	496
Black	446
Asian	25
Two or More	43
American Indian	2

White
1,373 (57.6%)
Hispanic
496 (20.8%)
Black
446 (18.7%)
Two or More
43 (1.8%)
Asian
25 (1.0%)
American Indian
2 (0.1%)

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:	Livingston Parish
Phone:	(225)665-8851
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,385
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	132.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,436
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	223

* 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 9 662

Grade 10 613

Grade 11 578

Grade 12 532