Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy is a collection of three charter schools throughout Kenner and Metairie, Louisiana, which serve students from pre-K-12. Founded in 2013, the Academy is part of the larger Discovery Schools organization, which also runs facilities in Baton Rouge and Jefferson. These institutions rank among the best schools in the state, not just in the Greater New Orleans area.
Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy is split into the Maine Campus, which serves pre-kindergarten through fourth grade, the Vintage Campus, which has fifth grade through eighth grade, and the Loyola Campus, which teaches ninth grade through 12. Together, the schools enroll over 2,000 students, and have achieved at least 81% proficiency in reading and mathematics according to state tests scores. Senior classes have a 97% graduation rate.
In addition to a rigorous schedule of classes, the school offers dozens of athletic teams to join as well as other extracurricular activities. In middle school, students can choose from 10 different sports, while in high school there are more than a dozen options, including swimming, tennis, golf and football. Extracurriculars such as theater, student council, and the National Honor Society are just a few of the over two-dozen clubs offered.
Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy
Charter Pre-K, Elementary, Middle, High School
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Grade Pre-K-11
2504 Maine Ave,
Kenner, LA
School Details
Head of School
Patty Glaser
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Average SAT Score
1080
Average ACT Score
21
Math Proficiency
40%
Reading Proficiency
49%
Average GPA
3.34
Graduation Rate
95%
Niche Grade
B+
A-
B
C+
C-
C+
B
C+
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.34
Reading Proficiency
49%
Math Proficiency
40%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
164
Full Time Teachers
161
Part Time Teachers
3
Teachers in First or Second Year
21.4%
College Prep
Average SAT
1080
Math
530
Verbal
550
Average ACT
21
Math
19
English
21
Reading
23
Science
21
Number of AP Courses
6
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High
GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
English
65%
State Average
10%
Math
33%
State Average
31%
Science
6%
State Average
6%
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
336:1
Student Diversity
Male
51.6%
Female
48.4%
White
38.8%
Hispanic
35.1%
Black
15.6%
Asian or Pacific Islander
6.4%
Two or more races
3.9%
Native American
<1%
School Rankings
#9
Best Charter HS in Louisiana
#13
Best Charter ES in Louisiana
#13
Best Charter MS in Louisiana
Specialty School Programs
AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program
Colleges Students are Considering
Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Louisiana State University
288 Students
University of New Orleans
249 Students
Loyola University New Orleans
246 Students
Southeastern Louisiana University
189 Students
Tulane University
183 Students
University of Louisiana at Lafayette
173 Students
Louisiana Tech University
139 Students
Xavier University of Louisiana
126 Students
Nicholls State University
104 Students
University of Southern Mississippi
65 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Biology
70 Students
Psychology
63 Students
Nursing
63 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
53 Students
Business
51 Students
Computer Science
29 Students
Pre-Law Studies
28 Students
Engineering
27 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
26 Students
Criminology
22 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
5/22/2025
Overall I had a good time within my 6 years at Discovery. I excelled in my academics while being in 3 sports and 5 clubs. They are helpful when they need to be but aren't the best at it all the time. They could have better communication within the school, but hopefully that will get better with time.
3/12/2024
I have attended Kenner Discovery all four years of high school. The school implements diversity and has a comfortable environment.
1/4/2024
My personal experience at Kenner Discovery was decent. The teachers are good and the curriculum is good. The only problem is, there are not enough fun events at the school. I know for my class we only go on probably 1 field trip the whole year and it's at the end of the year.
GreatSchools Reviews
9/7/2025
I go to the hybrid, but the school is AMAZING. It is clean, the teachers are so kind, take mental health seriously, take special needs with love, and have an amazing way of teaching. My sister (who goes to the real elementary) loves it. The kids are amazing, teachers are so sweet, extracurriculars a...
4/22/2025
This school is commendable in many aspects, particularly in fostering student engagement through various activities and trips. However, it is important to acknowledge that no teacher is perfect. While there are no significant fights, students generally behave well. Occasionally, there are minor disp...
3/5/2025
Kids curse but they handle that overall this is a great school my parent works here she enjoys her job and interacting with the kids one more problem is the bath room is little dirty.
3/11/2024
Most of the teachers and staff literally only care about the schools performance rather than actually improving their curriculum. Constantly putting the students in charge of the other students actions when in reality the staff and teachers should be doing that. Some of the honors teachers have refu...
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List Price Range
$120K - $1.4M
Homes For Sale
206
Average Home Value
$275,266
Median Lot Size
5,662 Sq Ft
% Renters
41%
Average Household Income
$80,021
% of College Grads
28.3%
Median Age
41
Average House Size
1,754 Sq Ft
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La Salle Park
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Kenner City Park
- Dog Park
- Lake
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Beach View Heights
- Tennis
- Playground
- Parking Lot
A J Muss Bertolino Playground
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- Basketball
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Woodlake Park
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- Playground
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Wentwood Playground
- Baseball/Softball
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Veterans Park
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Rosemary J. Minor Park
- Picnic Area
- Tennis
- Playground
Galatas Playground
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Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy is a charter school for students in grades Pre-K-11 in Kenner, LA, in the Kenner neighborhood, and is served by the Jefferson Parish Schools in Louisiana. The school has a total enrollment of 2,183 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 40% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 49% are proficient in reading. Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.34, the graduation rate is 95%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1080 and an ACT score of 21. The average home value in this area is $275,266. Discover additional schools in the area, like JCFA-East, Eleanor McMain Secondary School, The Willow School New Orleans, and more. Learn more about what Kenner has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy.