Assumption High School
Tel:
(985) 369-2956
Assumption High School serves 1,021 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 78% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 64%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 70%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Assumption High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 55% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Assumption High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
- Category Attribute
- Graduation Rate Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
School Overview
Assumption High School's student population of 1,021 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has declined by 35% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 1,021 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 55 teachers |
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School Comparison
Assumption High School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,277 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Assumption High School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (LA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #392 out of 1277 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 78% | 64% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 76% | 70% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 3% | 7% |
| Black | 41% | 43% |
| White | 55% | 45% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.53 | 0.61 |
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Graduation Rate | 94% | 82% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 60% | 52% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 2% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Assumption Parish School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, LA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Assumption High School is Donaldsonville High School (10.8 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Napoleonville Middle School (0.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Napoleonville Napoleonville Middle School Grades: 5-8 | 330 students
0.2 miles
4847 Hwy 1
Napoleonville, LA 70390
(985) 369-6587 0.2 5-8 330 - Napoleonville Napoleonville Primary School Grades: PK-4 | 415 students
0.5 miles
185 Hwy 1008
Napoleonville, LA 70390
(985) 369-6396 0.5 PK-4 415 - Labadieville Labadieville Primary School Grades: PK-4 | 284 students
7.2 miles
3045 Hwy 1
Labadieville, LA 70372
(985) 526-8220 7.2 PK-4 284 - Belle Rose Belle Rose Middle School Grades: 5-8 | 150 students
7.4 miles
7177 Hwy 1
Belle Rose, LA 70341
(225) 473-8917 7.4 5-8 150 - Belle Rose Belle Rose Primary School Grades: PK-4 | 249 students
7.5 miles
7100 Hwy 308
Belle Rose, LA 70341
(225) 473-7706 7.5 PK-4 249
School Reviews
| 5 Assumption High School is a great school to send your child to.I have been going to AHS for only three months and its great.There is a huge variety of classes offered.You can never feel alone,someone is always there to help you.The teachers are always willing to come before school or stay after school to help you.There are many, many awards for academic and athletic accomplishments.All in one sentence ,Assumption High is great!!!!!!!!!!! - Posted by Student/Alumni - danae |
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