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School Comparison

Tom Benson School
vs.
Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy

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

Tom Benson School
Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy
  • Tom Benson School reported a higher students per counselor than Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy (669:1 vs. 356:1).
  • Tom Benson School reported a higher violent incidents than Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy (213 vs. 8).
  • Tom Benson School reported a higher in-school suspensions than Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy (73 vs. 6).
  • Source Data Limit: 7 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

Tom Benson School reported a higher chronically absent students than Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy (179 vs. 118).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

Tom Benson School reported a higher violent incidents than Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy (213 vs. 8).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

Tom Benson School reported a higher students per counselor than Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy (669:1 vs. 356:1).

Subgroup Analysis

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

17 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.

Reported Only at Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy

5 metrics were reported by Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy. Comparable data for Tom Benson School is missing or suppressed.

Graduating cohort
121
AP courses offered
6
AP enrollment
243
Dual enrollment
76
SAT/ACT participation
426

Contextual Indicators

District Context

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

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