Dutchtown High School

2,029 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.

2,029

Total Students

133.3

Full-Time Teachers

15.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

34.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dutchtown High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,239
Hispanic	171
Black	484
Asian	61
Two or More	67
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	4

White
1,239 (61.1%)
Black
484 (23.9%)
Hispanic
171 (8.4%)
Two or More
67 (3.3%)
Asian
61 (3.0%)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.2%)
American Indian
3 (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:	Ascension Parish
Phone:	(225)391-6200
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,029
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	133.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.2
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 9 437

Grade 10 517

Grade 11 490

Grade 12 585