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School Comparison

Riverdale High School
vs.
Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy

A side-by-side view of publicly reported data for these two schools.

Riverdale High School
Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy
  • Riverdale High School reported a higher in-school suspensions than Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy (190 vs. 6).
  • Riverdale High School reported a higher sat/act participation than Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy (609 vs. 426).
  • Riverdale High School reported a higher graduating cohort than Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy (255 vs. 121).
  • Source Data Limit: 9 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
  • Source Data Limit: 5 additional metrics are reported by only one school.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy reported a higher chronically absent students than Riverdale High School (118 vs. 108).

Graduation Outcomes

Cohort completion rates reported to federal agencies

Riverdale High School reported a higher graduating cohort than Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy (255 vs. 121).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

Riverdale High School reported a higher sat/act participation than Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy (609 vs. 426).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

Riverdale High School reported a higher in-school suspensions than Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy (190 vs. 6).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy reported a higher students per counselor than Riverdale High School (356:1 vs. 328.3:1).

Subgroup Analysis

Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.

25 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.

Reported Only at Riverdale High School

2 metrics were reported by Riverdale High School. Comparable data for Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy is missing or suppressed.

Graduation rate
94%
IB enrollment
154

Reported Only at Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy

3 metrics were reported by Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy. Comparable data for Riverdale High School is missing or suppressed.

AP courses offered
6
AP enrollment
243
Dual enrollment
76

Contextual Indicators

District Context

District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.

Per-pupil spending
Riverdale High School
$14,154.97
Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy
$14,154.97
Local revenue share
Riverdale High School
51.4%
Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy
51.4%
State revenue share
Riverdale High School
28.6%
Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy
28.6%
Federal revenue share
Riverdale High School
20%
Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy
20%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Riverdale High School
19.8%
Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy
19.8%

County Economics

Both schools are located in the same county.

Median household income
Jefferson Parish
$65,246
Jefferson Parish
$65,246
Poverty rate
Jefferson Parish
16.3%
Jefferson Parish
16.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Jefferson Parish
30%
Jefferson Parish
30%
Unemployment rate
Jefferson Parish
4%
Jefferson Parish
4%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.