Discovery Health Sciences Schools Employee Directory
EducationLouisiana, United States51-200 Employees
Discovery Health Sciences Schools is a nonprofit network of open-enrollment public charter schools focused on educating the whole child, with a emphasis on integrating health sciences topics into their curriculum. Based in Kenner, Louisiana, the organization was established in 2013 and operates multiple campuses in Jefferson Parish, including Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy and Dr. John Ochsner Discovery Health Sciences Academy, with a third Type 2 charter school opened in Baton Rouge in 2023. The network serves students through tuition-free, open-enrollment programs and has expanded to offer a statewide hybrid virtual program, aiming to cultivate future healthcare professionals and healthy citizens. In addition to its core schools, the organization has invested in campus facilities and related assets to support its educational model. A recent development highlights recognition for student growth across its three schools, reflecting progress in academic performance.