Dutchtown High School (Louisiana)
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13165 Highway 73 Geismar, Louisiana 70734 United States |
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| Coordinates | 30-15'35"N, 090-59"26"W |
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| School type | Public |
| Established | 2003 |
| School board | Ascension Parish |
| School district | Ascension Parish |
| Superintendent | David Alexander |
| Principal | Carli Francois |
| Principal | Randy Loving (Associate Principal) |
| Teaching staff | 124 |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Age range | 14-20 |
| Enrollment | 2,100 |
| • Grade 9 | Freshman Academy |
| Student to teacher ratio | 18:1 |
| Campus type | Indoor |
| Color(s) | Silver, Black, and Purple |
| Nickname | Griffins |
| Rival |
East Ascension Spartans St. Amant Gators Baton Rouge Catholic Bears Woodlawn Panthers |
| Average ACT scores | 22.3 average score |
Dutchtown High School is a 5A school that was completed in 2003 in Geismar, an unincorporated area of Ascension Parish. It is within the Ascension Parish School Board. Both Dutchtown Middle School and Prairieville Middle School feed into Dutchtown High. The architecture is based on that of the old Dutchtown High, which was situated across the highway at the current Dutchtown Middle School.
There are a variety of classes offered at Dutchtown, though everyone is encouraged to take the core 4: science, social studies, math, and English. The opportunity to earn TOPS to get into an in-state university is also provided.
According to the Louisiana School Performance Scores/Letter Grades released by the Louisiana Department of Education, Dutchtown High School is an "A" school and is the #1 high-performing open-enrollment public high school in the state of Louisiana. Its unofficial motto is to serve "Every Griffin," which means to meet the needs of every student who walks through its doors, no matter what.
The Dutchtown High School community provides an environment of excellence where all students can become lifelong learners and productive citizens.
Dutchtown High School is a comprehensive public senior high school with a full complement of challenging academics and innovative programs, including learning and academic disabilities education. DTHS has an Honors program and an Advanced Placement program. The school offers 15 Advanced Placement Courses.
In an effort to assist students earn college hours while enrolled in high school, Dutchtown High School offers classes through Southeastern University to seniors who are eligible to enroll in the courses. These courses are presented at Dutchtown in partnership with Southeastern faculty.
Courses being offered as Early Start courses for 2013-2014 include:
The Freshman Academy at Dutchtown High School is designed to acclimate incoming freshmen to the new/different environment of high school. It is divided into four teams - black, white, silver, and purple - and students are placed on a team that consists of the same English, math, physical science, and civics teachers. Each week, each team selects a Student of the Week.
Dutchtown Allied Health prepares and motivates students to pursue further education towards a career in the medical sciences through a rigorous specialized curriculum and community-based partnerships, inspiring students to serve society with compassion, skill, and vision.
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