JCFA-East
Jefferson, LA
Grades 9 to 12 · 154 students
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Dr. John Ochsner Discovery Health Sciences Academy
Jefferson, Louisiana · Grades PreK to 8 · Jefferson Parish
Charter school
About Dr. John Ochsner Discovery Health Sciences Academy
Located in Jefferson, Louisiana, Dr. John Ochsner Discovery Health Sciences Academy is a public charter school for pre-K through grade 8. Enrollment was 731 in the 2024-25 school year. With about 57.4 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 12.7 students per teacher. Jefferson Parish runs 75 schools listed here, including this one. See them all. Families comparing options will find 94 other schools within 5 miles. The surrounding area is classified as a suburb of a large metro area.
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School facts
| Address | 1108 Shrewsbury, Jefferson, LA 70121 |
|---|---|
| Phone | (504) 233-4720 |
| School district | Jefferson Parish |
| Grades | PreK to 8 |
| Students (2024-25) | 731 |
| Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25) | 57.4 |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 |
| Charter school | Yes |
| School type | Regular |
| Level | Elementary |
| Locale (NCES) | Suburb, large, Jefferson Parish |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 220084002486). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.
Nearby schools
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Frequently asked questions
What grades does Dr. John Ochsner Discovery Health Sciences Academy serve?
Dr. John Ochsner Discovery Health Sciences Academy serves pre-K through grade 8.
How many students attend Dr. John Ochsner Discovery Health Sciences Academy?
Dr. John Ochsner Discovery Health Sciences Academy reported 731 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dr. John Ochsner Discovery Health Sciences Academy?
About 12.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 731 students and 57.4 teachers in federal data.
Is Dr. John Ochsner Discovery Health Sciences Academy a public or charter school?
Dr. John Ochsner Discovery Health Sciences Academy is a public charter school.
What school district is Dr. John Ochsner Discovery Health Sciences Academy in?
Dr. John Ochsner Discovery Health Sciences Academy is part of Jefferson Parish. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/la/jefferson-parish/
Where is Dr. John Ochsner Discovery Health Sciences Academy located?
Dr. John Ochsner Discovery Health Sciences Academy is at 1108 Shrewsbury, Jefferson, LA 70121. The phone number is (504) 233-4720.
How many other schools are near Dr. John Ochsner Discovery Health Sciences Academy?
There are 94 other schools within 5 miles of Dr. John Ochsner Discovery Health Sciences Academy in our directory.
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