Destrehan High School

1,435 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.

1,435

Total Students

123.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

47.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Destrehan High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	639
Hispanic	210
Black	502
Asian	28
Two or More	53
American Indian	3

White
639 (44.5%)
Black
502 (35.0%)
Hispanic
210 (14.6%)
Two or More
53 (3.7%)
Asian
28 (2.0%)
American Indian
3 (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:	St. Charles Parish
Phone:	(985)764-9946
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,435
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	123.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.7
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 9 364

Grade 10 385

Grade 11 325

Grade 12 361