Dutchtown High School (Louisiana)
Dutchtown High School is a 4-star school that was completed in 2002 in an unincorporated area of Ascension. 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 is situated across the highway at the current Dutchtown Middle School. The school's major rivals are East Ascension High School and St. Amant High School.
The past four years (2007–2010) have produced the Ascension Parish Student of the Year: Sarah Laiche (2007–08), Jeff Boudreaux (2008–09), Caitlin Ballotta (2009–10), and Alex Mendoza (2010–11).
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 TOPPS to get into an in-state university is also provided.
Past principals include Conrad Braud and David Alexander.
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