Denham Springs Junior High School

401 Hatchell Lane
Denham Springs, LA 70726

811 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

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.

811

Total Students

49.5

Full-Time Teachers

16.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

74.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Denham Springs Junior High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	456
Hispanic	186
Black	126
Asian	6
Two or More	35
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
456 (56.2%)
Hispanic
186 (22.9%)
Black
126 (15.5%)
Two or More
35 (4.3%)
Asian
6 (0.7%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle 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)665-8898
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	811
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	49.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	541
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	61

* 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 6 251

Grade 7 291

Grade 8 269

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Denham Springs Junior High School
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	251
Grade 7	291
Grade 8	269

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Denham Springs Junior High School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	408	50.3%
Male	403	49.7%

Middle School 6th - 8th